Overview
The Recreational Fishing Forum 2025 brought together key stakeholders, government representatives, industry leaders, and the recreational fishing community to discuss future opportunities, challenges, and sustainability within the sector. The event created a platform for knowledge-sharing, policy input, and industry collaboration.
Event Objectives
- Engage stakeholders across government, industry, and the recreational fishing community.
- Provide a forum to share insights, innovations, and future strategies for recreational fishing.
- Build stronger relationships between industry partners and policymakers.
- Deliver a professional, engaging, and well-branded event experience.
Event Specifications
- Destination: Sofitel Broadbeach Gold Coast
- Delegates: 100 registered attendees (mix of government, industry, and recreational participants).
- Program: One day program consisting of the keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops and networking drinks.
Key Deliverables
- Registrations & Marketing: Customised registration portal and email campaigns to drive attendance.
- Sponsorship & Partnerships: Engagement with industry partners and sponsors to enhance financial viability.
- Onsite Management: Full end-to-end delivery including AV coordination, stage management, catering, and signage.
- Post-Event Reporting: Delegate feedback collected and analysed for future recommendations.
Program Highlights
- High-level participation in keynote sessions.
- Robust industry panel discussions on sustainability and policy.
- The program concluded with a Networking Drinks, providing attendees with a valuable opportunity to connect and engage with fellow participants.
- Strong brand identity across all event touchpoints.
Challenges Overcome
- Tight timelines in the lead-up required strict project management.
- Sponsor engagement was more challenging than anticipated, requiring flexibility and tailored packages.
- AV and staging requirements were complex but executed seamlessly with strong supplier collaboration.
