FROM OUR CONVENORS... 

Business Manager, AUSCERT
Conference Chair: AUSCERT 2024

   It is my pleasure to provide this testimonial for GEMS Event Management Australia. Their dedication, excellent communication, and transparency have been pivotal to the success of our annual AUSCERT Conference. From the beginning, the GEMS team has been supportive and flexible to accommodate our cyber security requirements. Their proactive approach and attention to detail ensure our conference is both secure and well-organised.

Peta and her team provide clear and timely updates throughout the planning and execution stages. This transparency allows us to make informed decisions swiftly and ensures that any potential issues are promptly addressed. The guidance offered by GEMS is invaluable. Their extensive knowledge of event management, new solutions and trends enables them to deliver practical and innovative solutions tailored to our specific needs.

GEMS' commitment to our conference objectives is commendable. They engage in thorough consultation to understand our goals and consistently work to meet them. The ongoing success of our AUSCERT Conference is a testament in part to the hard work and dedication of the GEMS team. Their ability to integrate privacy and cyber security measures seamlessly into the registration and delegate management processes is particularly impressive, ensuring our conference meets the necessary security standards for an event such as ours.

GEMS dedication, exceptional communication, expert guidance, and focus on security make them an invaluable partner. We are grateful for their ongoing support and look forward to continuing our successful collaboration.

National President, Australian Association of Special Education Conference 
Chair: 2023 AASE National Conference

   The Australian Association of Special Education (AASE) has been working with GEMS Event Management Australia since 2008. As the AASE National President, I am delighted to provide this testimonial for GEMS, whose commitment, communication, and transparency have been instrumental in the on-going success of the annual AASE National Conference since that time.

From the onset, the GEMS team has demonstrated a dedication to ensuring our conference is a seamless and memorable event. Their commitment to understanding and aligning with our mission of promoting an inclusive and accessible event for all participants is evident in every interaction. The GEMS team's attention to detail and thorough consultation process ensures that every aspect of the conference is meticulously planned and executed.

Communication is a foundation of the GEMS approach. The team excels in keeping us informed at every stage of the planning and execution process, providing clear and timely updates that foster a collaborative and positive relationship. This level of communication not only builds trust but also ensures that we are always in sync, enabling us to make well-informed decisions swiftly and effectively.

Guidance from GEMS is marked by their expertise in event management, and an understanding of special education and the broader education sector nationally as well as at the state/territory level. Their advice and ongoing support throughout the planning and implementation process is invaluable, offering us insights and recommendations that are both innovative and pragmatic. The team’s fiscal responsibility is particularly noteworthy, as they consistently provide cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality, ensuring that our resources are utilised efficiently to deliver an impactful conference.

GEMS' commitment to accessibility is paramount, ensuring that our conference is inclusive and accommodating of the diverse needs of our attendees. This dedication to accessibility underscores their genuine care for our participants and their understanding of the unique requirements within the special and inclusive education community.

The success of the annual AASE National Conference, held in each state and territory on a rotational basis, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the GEMS team. Their strategic decision-making is always attendee-focused, reflecting a profound understanding of the needs and expectations of our organisation and our participants. The GEMS team is not just a service provider but a vital partner in achieving our conference objectives.

In conclusion, GEMS Event Management Australia is imperative to the success of our annual conference. Their commitment to collaborative and quality communication, expert guidance, and dedication to accessibility make them our continued choice for event management. We are grateful for their ongoing support and look forward to many more successful conferences together.