Congress and Business Expo

2010 LGMA Business Expo

 The National Congress & Business Expo is LGMA’s major national event, held annually for over 33 years. It is Australia’s premium forum for exploring and analysing current and emerging sector issues. Conducted over four days, it is well established as a key annual forum.  The LGMA Business Expo brings together representatives from Australia's leading suppliers of goods and services to local government under one roof at one time.  Demonstrations, product information and obligation free advice will ensure your council stays up-to-date with all the latest innovations and offerings in order to be of the most benefit to your community.

2010 LGMA Congress & Business Expo
Adelaide Convention Centre
16-19 May 2010

Where and when will the 2010 National Congress & Business Expo be held?

At the newly opened, world class Adelaide Convention Centre, with its spectacular waterfront locations from 16-19 May 2010. It is designed to provide our corporate partners and exhibitors with ample networking opportunity and a high level of exposure to the key decision makers within the local government sector.

Who will attend?

Over 500 delegates from the local government sector in Australia and abroad are expected to attend.  Of this, 75 per cent hold senior management positions (ie. Chief Executive Officers, General Managers, senior to middle management) and approx. 25 per cent are elected representatives (Mayors and Councillors) – the key decision makers from their municipalities.

Why should you participate?

Local government spends approx. $18 billion per year and is one of Australia’s most diverse institutions with over 160,000 employees Australia wide with responsibilities of over 100 functions from human services to asset management.  The 2010 LGMA National Congress & Business Expo will give you the platform to showcase your products and services to local government key decision makers, if your organisation;

• Would like to enter the local government sector
• Would like to sustain or develop product/company awareness in the marketplace; or
• Would like to expand interstate/nationally.

Industries that deal with Local Government

• Animal Control
• Community Services
• Consulting Services
• Construction/Road Building Equip
• Employment Programs
• Energy
• Environment/Environmental Health/OH&S
• Financial Institutions
• Fleet Management/Leasing
• Government Departments/Agencies
• Health/Aged Care/Childcare providers
• Hospitality
• Information Technology/e-Commerce
• Media
• Parking Control
• Personnel Management/Training
• Playground/Park Equipment
• Public Safety
• Recycling Industry
• Stationery
• Telecommunications
• Travel Industry
• Water/Wastewater Processing
• Waste Management
• Web design and hosting

Interaction Opportunities for Sponsors, Exhibitors and Delegates

Over the four days, your representatives will have ample opportunity to engage with delegates:

• Welcome reception – Sunday 16 May 2010 at 6pm, Expo Hall F & G. This is the first official event of the Congress & Business Expo where sponsors and exhibitors can showcase products/services to the decision makers.
• Pre dinner drinks and congress gala dinner – Monday 17 May 2010 evening. Sponsors and exhibitors will each host a table of delegates, providing an opportunity to network in an informal environment with no competition.
• Social Evening – Tuesday 18 May 2010 evening.  A charity night at the Allan Scott Park, Morphetville Racecourse. 
• Tea/Coffee on Arrival – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Expo Hall.
• Morning and Afternoon Tea – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Expo Hall.
• Luncheons – Monday and Tuesday in Expo Hall.

For further information about the Business Expo please contact our Events Officer Jaci Taylor via email events@lgma.org.au