Absolute Events & Marketing

We’re here today at one of our favourite venues Sofitel Brisbane Central – it’s like our home away from home! We’re exhibiting at the so head to the AEM stand to say hi to Kylie and Bianca, enter our prize draw for a bottle of V***e and learn more about how we can help you with your event planning.

We are all packed and prepped for tomorrow’s Brisbane Economic Development Agency Pop-Up. Come and chat with Kylie and Bianca on how AEM can assist and enter the draw for a bottle of V***e Champagne… who doesn’t love V***e??? Conferences and events with heart… by people who care.

Come and see the Absolute Events & Marketing team at next Tuesday’s Brisbane Economic Development Agency Brisbane Pop-Up and enter the draw for a bottle of V***e Champagne… who doesn’t love V***e???. It’s free to attend and there will be lots of prizes on offer. Last chance to register - https://tinyurl.com/yc5jetjr

Absolute Events & Marketing (AEM) is very proud of our membership of the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA).

Having worked in the conference and business events industry for more than 18 years, we have always been a huge supporter of our industry associations. For many years, Susan Harris volunteered on industry association committees providing expertise, advocacy and support. Prior to starting AEM, Susan worked in the not-for-profit/association sector and understands the value of and the need for those in the industry to support their association.

We look forward to our continuing support of

Susan Harris, Amy Mailander, and Bianca Sing (in her first AIME experience!) from the AEM team are heading to Melbourne for AIMEAsiaPacific . We look forward to catching up with old colleagues and making new connections. We're all on the app so feel free to connect. Our flat shoes and new business cards are all packed!

is the key business event industry trade show and networking opportunities. We spend the time meeting with venues, destinations and other suppliers to learn what's new. The Knowledge Program is also an excellent way of getting more information on emerging trends and technologies in our industry.

Last week on 23 January was a day of reflection, celebration and pride for me. I celebrated 18 years of owning and operating Absolute Events & Marketing. I know… where did that time go??? Honestly I feel I blinked and time has gone from 2007 to now.

I can't believe I had the courage all those years ago to do this, but I'm beyond proud I did and of the achievements we have made.

Over the coming months, we'll post some of the highlights from the past 18 years but, for today, this is a long, personal post.

Owning a business is SO damn hard. BUT there are so many positives especially where you can control your direction, create a positive and supportive space for your team, work with some seriously amazing clients and industry people.

Oh the flexibility to come up with ideas, make changes, and implement them without 20 managerial meetings to discuss or get approval!

How did I get here? Apart from a crazy idea 18 years ago, my everlasting thanks to those who have supported me and supported AEM. We would not be here without you – thank you from the bottom of my heart. How did I get so lucky to have this Tribe?

My Clients – One of the most favourite things from the past 18 years, is that I can choose to work with people we like, who are a fun bunch and trust us to do what we do well.

My Team – I am blessed to have been able to create a wonderful work environment and have the most amazing team. I'm truly grateful for Amy Mailander, Kylie McKenzie and Bianca Sing and all the past team members. All the current and past team have shaped AEM and continue to do so into the future.

This Team includes our amazing supplier team and industry colleagues as well!

My Family – My amazing family give me SO much support and love with listening, providing advice, giving me pre-cooked meals during the massively busy event times, and so much, much more. Pre-covid, they came onsite and we loved sharing those experiences and memories.

My Friends – I'm blessed to have friends who care so much and understand when I have no choice to go off the radar due to work commitments, then embrace me when I resurface!

Thanks to my wonderful Tribe more than I can ever express and please know how much your support means to me – honestly it keeps me going,

Now, for the plan for the coming years… perhaps a Fiji office is calling Or France…..?

Susan
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Happy New Year from the AEM team. After a refreshing Christmas break, the office is open. This week is dedicated to catching up on the 2025 events launched last year and planning our group and individual goals for the year ahead. This month, Absolute Events & Marketing is celebrating 18 years in business - where did that time go? Let's make this year remarkable!!

Yesterday Susan & Kylie attended the launch of the new menu at The Calile Hotel. The food was delicious with fresh flavours and ingredients picked from the hotel’s rooftop garden Presenting the main grazing style allowed for excellent networking. The entrees were especially delicious. Thanks Jessica, Antonia and Hannah for inviting us!

From our team to yours, we wish you and a Happy Easter 🐰 We’ve enjoyed all the Easter eggs and bunnies as well as the hot cross buns 😊 It’s also an important time of reflection and appreciation of sacrifice 🐇 🐣✝️

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the achievements of women around the world including our own team in the past year