We make opportunities happen.

ASN Events has been a trusted name in professional conference organisation for over 35 years, successfully managing major domestic and international events. With expertise in scientific, bio-medical, public & mental health, engineering, environmental and agricultural conferencing, we navigate the complexities of large scale conferences with a focus on precision and innovation.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, and with hybrid flexibility for streamlined communication regardless of client or event location, ASN Events has a wealth of experience both Australia wide and internationally.

Our Company Values

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Precision

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Innovation

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Client-Centered

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Excellence

Our team have the dynamic skills required to make your event a standout.

An all encompassing approach covering planning, logistics, sponsorship, risk management, accounting and revenue optimisation.

We don’t simply work for a client; we always embody the client and act in the clients’ best interest. Our track record of creating successful partnerships through a deep understanding of the client’s need ensures our events meet and exceed client expectation and delegate experience.

Our team have extensive background in the organisation of significant international and domestic scientific, medical and environmental conferences in Australia, New Zealand and internationally. ASN specialises in partnering with Australasian, North American and international associations and societies entering the Australian market and developing their global footprint through conferencing.

Professional Affiliations

ASN Events is committed to a process of ongoing improvement, a constant search for excellence and a desire to maintain our position as industry leaders. As market leaders, we educate and support the events industry to ensure standards across the industry continue to rise.

We are a Certified Event Manager (CEM) company with the Professional Conference Organisers Association of Australia. The PCO Accreditation provides clients and industry with an assurance that the Event Manager and Event Management Business they are dealing with is committed to the highest quality event management business practices, consistency and reliability in the delivery of services, professional standards and dedication to continuous improvement.

ASN Events is a proud partner of both Business Events Sydney, and Melbourne Convention Bureau as a Conference Organising Partner.

ASN Events Director Mike Pickford is a Councillor on the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA), a Councillor of the Professional Conference Organisers Association of Australia (PCOA), and an international advisor to the Auckland Events Bureau (AIBEAG).

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Our Story

Founded in the 90s by Mike Pickford, ASN Events (formerly Australian Scientific Networks) began with a clear vision, to create engaging and innovative scientific events. With countless years of industry experience, we have refined this vision, expanded our team, and streamlined our processes.

The knowledge and expertise acquired from managing over 1800 conferences are applied to each client project we undertake. All projects share the same focus on success and excellence that defines ASN Events. We don't just work for our clients; we embody their values and always act in their best interests.

Today, ASN Events is recognised as one of Australia's leading Professional Conference Organisers, with a reputation that continues to grow both nationally and internationally.

Each year, on behalf of our clients, we:

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25K+

Process over 25 thousand delegates

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22M+

Manage over 22 million dollars of clients funds

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7M+

Raise over 7 million dollars of sponsorship funds

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20K+

Book over 20 thousand Hotel room nights

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