Sydney, 20th December: Business Events Sydney (BESydney) secured over 30 events in the second half of 2024, with an estimated direct expenditure of A$100 million (US$63.5 million) for Sydney.

According to BESyndey, a total of 76 events have been secured until 2030, expecting to attract 111,000 delegates, and generating A$451 million (US$286 million) in direct expenditure. Of the 76 secured events, 31 events will be held in 2025.

BESydney CEO, Lyn Lewis-Smith, said, “Sydney is a city on the threshold of major change as the government plans come to fruition. The Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport, Bradfield City and the surrounding Aerotropolis are a hub of city-changing development and the new infrastructure and investment accompanying them will have significant influence on our industry sectors… And the transformation continues around the city’s famous Harbour, with the new Sydney Fish Markets a masterpiece in design, and the re-development around Darling Harbour and the International Convention Centre Sydney will be a game-changer for delegates to Sydney. We are seeing vibrant neighbourhoods come to life throughout the city through the work of the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner. We cannot wait to showcase Sydney shining ever more brightly on the global stage.”