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Save 15% off Brightstar owned or partnered conferences and training courses – use promocode ‘SPRING15’ at checkout. View All Events.

Conferences

Your event creation powerhouse: in-person, virtual & hybrid
26
Years of Experience
3,000+
Events run in total
70+
Annual Events
10,000+
Past Attendees

Craft unforgettable experiences.
From concept to execution, we do it all.

Conferences, workshops & training

We produce high-impact learning and connection, from concept and content creation to marketing and attendee engagement.

Conference management

Partner with us to manage your event seamlessly. We manage everything from logistics, marketing and programme development through to virtual, hybrid and on-site delivery.

Industry awards programmes

We deliver world-class, professional awards programmes, designed to showcase and celebrate the every best in talent and achievement.

Who we work with

Partnership is in our DNA and we deliver great outcomes with our various event partners, collaborating all the way throughout the process.

Conferences and workshops

We understand what it takes to plan, market and execute conferences, workshops and custom events that deliver great outcomes. We organise:

Event production & management

  • Conferences
  • Workshops
  • Training
  • Awards programs
  • Exhibitions
  • Virtual conferences
  • Virtual training programme design and delivery

Creative & experiential design

  • Event design and budget management
  • Supplier sourcing and contract management
  • Virtual and hybrid event design and delivery
  • Sector research
  • Programme development
  • Speaker and talent management
  • Website and ticketing
  • Theming
  • Attendee engagement
  • Health & safety
  • Venue security

Conference management

At our core, we specialise in comprehensive event experience development, management offering strategic planning and execution for conferences, meetings, corporate events and more. With a relationship-first approach, we prioritise listening, questioning, and careful assessment to provide informed advice. Once we define the project scope, our diligent execution includes budgeting, sponsorship acquisition, marketing strategies, logistics management, registration oversight, and speaker coordination to ensure every event meets and exceeds KPIs.

Working in partnership

Partnering is in our DNA

At Brightstar, we thrive on open and constructive partnerships that drive success in everything we do.

With nearly three decades of experience, we specialise in collaborating with private sector businesses, along with Industry and Professional Associations to deliver world-leading connection and capability experiences. Whether it’s conferences, workshops, webinars, or custom events, we’re here to enhance your organisation’s impact through meaningful engagements.

Who we partner with

Awards programmes

We offer an end-to-end awards planning & execution service. Match that with our experience in creating amazing gala awards dinners, and we are well positioned to assist you to create or re-enliven an amazing, profitable and highly regarded awards programme. Our project manager will help you plan out the key elements and then we’ll roll out an execution strategy, including:

Strategy and planning

  • Development of awards categories
  • Sponsorship targeting & table sales
  • Marketing for entries
  • Personal teleservices to encourage entries

Execution and management

  • Judging committee management
  • Specialised awards software
  • Judging process management 
(both online & judging days)

Event coordination

  • Plan and execute your gala awards function & ceremony

Brightstar Spring Sale Promotion Terms & Conditions

1. The Offer

This promotional offer is for a 15% discount on the current advertised price of eligible Brightstar owned and partnered conferences and public training courses.

2. Promotional Period

The Spring Sale promotion is valid only from 13 October 2025 through 15 November 2025 (the “Promotion Period”).
All course and conference registrations must be fully completed, paid for, and confirmed by Brightstar within the Promotion Period to qualify for the discount.

3. Eligibility and Redemption

3.1 Eligible Products

The discount applies only to the standard price of Brightstar’s public training courses and conferences as listed on the Brightstar website.

3.2 How to Redeem

To receive the 15% discount, customers must enter the promotional code SPRING15 during the checkout process.

3.3 Exclusions and Limitations

The discount does not apply to, and cannot be used for:
• Custom, private, or in-house training programs.
• Courses or conferences already registered for, or attended, prior to the Promotion Period.
• Any associated costs, including but not limited to, taxes, travel, or accommodation.

3.4 Discount Stacking

This 15% discount cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, coupon, or discount code. If an eligible course is already subject to another discount, the customer will receive the greater of the two discounts, but not both.

4. Payment and Enrollment

4.1 Full Payment Required

Full payment of the discounted course or conference fee is required at the time of registration. Enrollment is not confirmed until full payment is received and processed by Brightstar.

4.2 Standard Terms Apply

All bookings are subject to Brightstar’s standard terms and conditions of sale for training and conferences, which are available here.

5. Transfers, Cancellations, and Refunds

5.1 Refund Policy

In the event of a cancellation or request for a refund, the refund amount will be calculated based on the actual discounted price paid by the customer, not the original standard price. Standard Brightstar cancellation policies apply.

5.2 Registration Transfers

If a registration is transferred to another individual, no further or additional discount will be applied to the new registration.

6. General Provisions

6.1 Right to Modify

Brightstar reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate this promotion, including these Terms and Conditions, at any time without prior notice. However, all registrations completed and fully paid for prior to such modification or termination will be honored.

6.2 Acceptance of Terms

By proceeding with a registration using the promotional code [SPRING15], the customer agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.