Destination SA – Adelaide’s Business Events Exchange is an annual showcase hosted by the Adelaide Convention Tourism Authority (ACTA) that creates highly effective business to business opportunities showcasing South Australia's business event industry to fully qualified buyers.
 

Aimed at those involved in organising meetings, incentives, conferences, special events or exhibitions and renowned as the most comprehensive showcase of South Australian products and services the event will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July 2009. Whilst visiting Destination SA we will help put you in touch with suppliers, contacts and ideas for your next business event in South Australia. Essentially our aim is to provide an inspired solution for your next business event.

Since its conception in 2004, this annual showcase has been instrumental in maintaining South Australia's reputation as a leading destination for national and international business events. Indeed each year ACTA receives great support for this event from across all markets, and last year was no exception with buyer and exhibitor registrations at an all time high.

South Australia has a vibrant business events community, whom ACTA are proud to represent. These operators posses the expertise, flexibility and innovation to create mind blowing experiences, and, given the opportunity, will deliver your future events with style!

The program

The Destination SA program includes a welcome function, pre-scheduled buyer/exhibitor appointments between buyers and exhibitors, DSA Dinner, a city and regional familiarisation program for international buyers, and a city familiarisation for national buyers.

The pre-scheduled appointment stream is solely designed to provide exhibitors with opportunities to generate new business prospects and build lasting business relationships. Preferred appointments are scheduled utilising exhibitor and buyer matching software. Up to 11 appointments are scheduled on Thursday 30 July between exhibitors and state-based buyers and the second day 17 appointments are scheduled between exhibitors and national and international buyers.

Visiting Adelaide

Adelaide, South Australia...an inspired solution for your next business event of incentive group.

"We don't just go the extra mile, we take you there!"

• A South Australian event solution is about truly connecting with our clients and providing tailor made, bespoke experiences...we make it easy for event planners to exceed all expectations. After all, this is your event and your guests will feel more than just a delegate! 

"In tough economic times we can grow your event"

• From well priced, high quality venues and accommodation, to some of the world's best and most affordable food and wine, to marketing assistance, to support in engaging the local sector...we will maximise your investment and do whatever possible to grow your event
• Superb cost effective event infrastructure and collaborative industry

"Complete ease of access"

• We are the 20 minute city
• Touch down at Adelaide's new international airport, collect your baggage and arrive at your hotel within 20 minutes
• Visit globally renowned wine regions just 20 minutes from the CBD
• World class business events and tourism infrastructure all within walking distance and connected by a free city tram service
• Adelaide is a safe and secure city and offers all of the benefits of a large international metropolis without the problems of a huge city

   

"A truly sustainable destination"

• Adelaide, South Australia can assist with your CSR objectives
• At the forefront of renewable energy, we lead the nation in wind and solar power
• South Australia has more space protected for conservation than any other Australian state
• Our major venues and operators can demonstrate absolute credibility and innovation with regard to water conservation, power saving and waste management