ICC SYDNEY CELEBRATES TALENT

the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC) has affirmed its dedication to upskilling its events professionals, as three of the venue’s employees progress through to the second year of the Venue Management Association’s (VMA) School.

The two-year course was designed for major venue operators in the Asia Pacific region, with the goal of building up skills and knowledge, and establishing lifelong connections.

“In line with the ASM Global ACTS framework, ICC Sydney strives to invest in the development of our people and provide pathways to enrich their careers,” ICC Sydney CEO and Group Director - Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC), Geoff Donaghy said.

“Our clients benefit from their in-depth venue management knowledge, and it enhances our team members’ lived experience while working at our venue.”

The venue has five alumnus among its culinary, audio visual and event services teams, plus three in the current cohort, including Manager, Business Development & Partnerships, Hera Yaghlejian; Assistant Manager, Interface - FM Services, Claire Field; and Senior Audio Visual Project Manager, Anthony Chin.

The latest round of students will undertake over 30 bespoke subjects of venue management as well as 10 days of in-depth face-to-face training at VMS in Nov each year.

Current VMA student, Senior Audio Visual Project Manager, Anthony Chin, said the program offered “incredible” learning opportunities.

“The calibre of the lectures and inspirational instructors were outstanding... [and] friendships have been forged through great discussions.”

Pictured: ICC Sydney’s Luke Fleming, Anthony Chin and Geoff Donaghy.