Ticketing Australia
Conference 2026
Tue 20 & Wed 21 Oct
Welcome Function Mon 19 Oct
Commbank Stadium, Paramatta
Welcome to the 2026 Conference
Ticketing Australia is the annual conference for everyone in the business of selling tickets to live experiences across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific. Each year, we bring together professionals from across sport, live music, theatre, festivals, exhibitions, galleries, museums, and attractions – alongside the ticketing platforms, technology providers, and venues that power them. Over two days at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, delegates share what they’re learning, see what’s new, and find that the challenges they face every day are remarkably similar to those of colleagues working in very different parts of the industry.
The conference unfolds across three connected parts: a welcome drinks function on the evening before the main conference; two full days of programming at CommBank Stadium; and an exhibition floor that runs through both of those days as a constant connective space.
2026 Session Highlights
Opening Keynote: Adam Spencer
Speakers
More Than a Festival of Footy
The evolution of Gather Round from fixture innovation to destination event
Speakers
Regional Venue Round Table
Join NAPACA Co-Chairs Patrice Rielly and Karly Mejlak for an open and engaging discussion on the unique opportunities and challenges facing regional venues.
This collaborative round table provides a space for venue professionals to share experiences, celebrate successes, discuss challenges, and explore practical solutions with industry colleagues. Through honest conversations and the exchange of ideas, participants will gain fresh perspectives, innovative approaches, and valuable insights to take back to their own venues.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, advice, or a chance to connect with peers who understand the regional venue landscape, this session offers an opportunity to learn from one another and strengthen our industry together.
Speakers
Adam Spencer
Keynote Speaker
Laugh and learn with one of Australia’s most dynamic and engaging minds, Adam Spencer is the iconic star of radio and television and now a leading conference MC and keynote speaker on artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, the future of work, and the Chat GPT revolution.
Adam has hosted award-winning breakfast radio shows in Australia’s toughest markets and live current affairs TV. He shared the 2013 TED stage in California with Elon Musk, Ben Affleck and Bono. He has won improvised theatre competitions and once interviewed John Travolta in front of 75,000 people. Whether it’s a technically demanding event with dozens of moving parts, or flying by the seat of your pants, Adam prides himself on the high level of energy, engagement and entertainment that he provides whenever on stage, set or screen.
With 25 years experience in television, radio and events, Adam loves curating challenging and thought-provoking conversations and keynote presentations. As a leading conference speaker on artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, the future of work, and the Chat GPT revolution, he’s informative, fun and guaranteed to impart take- aways you’ve never heard before.
As an MC and conference host, Adam loves doing the research and crafting the narrative that helps people tell their story – just watch what he can get out of them. He has interviewed prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Prize-winning scientists and Australians of the Year… and he was also the first person in the world to ever interview our legendary Thai cave rescuers. All done with an obsessive focus on keeping to time that only 15 years of working in breakfast radio can bring.
Tom Nickson
Head of Consumer | AFL
Head of Consumer | AFL
With over 15 years sport industry experience, Tom has helped deliver record-breaking attendance and membership outcomes across both AFL and AFLW competitions, and is part of the project group that has delivered Gather Round since its inception.
Amy Blake
Head of Operations Delivery | AFL
Patrice Rielly
Ticketing Services Coordinator | Glenn Street Theatre
Ticketing Services Coordinator | Glenn Street Theatre
Patrice is a ticketing professional with over a decade of experience in people leadership, ticketing, and CRM systems. Since joining Glen Street Theatre in 2021, she has played a key role in transforming the venue into a more modern and connected space for both audiences and clients.
As Ticketing Services Coordinator, Patrice oversees all aspects of ticketing and box office operations, with a strong focus on accessibility and delivering a seamless patron and client experience. She works collaboratively with marketing and venue services to ensure every visit is welcoming and memorable. Patrice led the successful migration and digitisation of Glen Street Theatre’s ticketing systems, streamlining operations and strengthening audience engagement. Her strategic approach to platform optimisation and digital transformation, was recognised with the Northern Beaches Council Ignite Business Award.
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Karly Mejlak
Box Office & Front of House Officer | Glasshouse Port Macquarie
Box Office & Front of House Officer | Glasshouse Port Macquarie
Karly began her career in the performing arts industry in 2009 as a Customer Service Officer at the Glasshouse Port Macquarie, joining the team during the venue’s first year of operation. In 2014, she was appointed the role of Box Office and Front of House Officer, to which she has held since.
Driven by commitment to audience experience and operational excellence, Karly has also contributed within acting and support roles across the organisation, including Front of House Coordinator, Event Services Officer, and Marketing Support Officer. Her cross-functional experience has fostered a deep understanding of venue operations and strengthened her impact on the Glasshouse’s reputation as a leading cultural destination.
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