Conference National Case Studies

2025 Australian Catholic Education Conference - Cairns Convention Centre

The National Catholic Education Commission partnered with host diocese, Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns to offer an engaging professional learning experience for more than 1,400 Catholic educators, leaders, clergy, parents and others from the broader Church, involved in Catholic education.

Conference Size & Location

  • Over 1,400 Catholic educators, leaders, clergy, parents and others from the broader Church involved in Catholic education

  • 5 x headline speakers + 57 x breakout sessions at Cairns Convention Centre

  • 30 x sponsors & exhibitors

  • Mass conducted on first day of the conference for delegates plus an additional 1,200+ students, teachers and musicians

  • Welcome reception held onsite

  • Conducting and hosting all sessions virtually for delegate access post conference

  • Accommodation managed by our inhouse Accommodation Link team using 13 x local hotel partners

Conference Brief & Solution

Social program management ✅

Full event management x 1,400+ delegates ✅

Finance management ✅

Event app coordination ✅

Onsite secretariat & registration desk ✅

Management and coordination of Mass ✅

Online delegate registration management ✅

Accommodation management system ✅

Website and abstract management ✅

Venue & event supplier coordination ✅

Client Testimonial – National Catholic Education Commission

“From the earliest planning stages through to the continued post-conference wrap-up, the ConferenceNational team demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a level of support that consistently went above and beyond. Their experience and calm guidance was invaluable in navigating the complexities of a large-scale national event in Cairns, and their creativity and energy helped bring the vision of the conference to life in ways that exceeded our hopes and expectations.

The seamless coordination of logistics, delegate management, accommodation, venue operations, the conference website and app, and countless behind-the-scenes details contributed to a well-run and memorable experience for all involved. ConferenceNational’s ability to adapt, problem-solve, and maintain a positive and proactive approach throughout was deeply appreciated by our conference team Annette Loughlin-Smith and Tammy Angel, and our organising committee and working groups.

The feedback from our delegates and leaders has been overwhelmingly positive and this is in no small part due to the work of the ConferenceNational team. We would especially like to acknowledge Rebecca’s leadership and the contributions of Maggie, Ashlee, Noah and Mia. They brought a unique strength to the team, and together they created an environment of reliability, collaboration and excellence. Their support extended beyond the conference itself, and we were grateful for their continued engagement and assistance in delivering post-event requirements.

We would not hesitate to recommend ConferenceNational to others planning major conferences and events, and we look forward to the opportunity to work with them again in the future. Thank you for helping us deliver a conference that was not only professionally successful but also deeply meaningful and impactful to our Catholic education community.”

Jacinta Collins & Diarmuid O’Riordan - Executive Directors, National Catholic Education Commission