Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Please see below a list of frequently asked questions for Meeting Place 2025 (MP25).
Registrations and ticketing:
Are registrations still open?
All primary and additional delegate B2B registrations for buyers, sellers and service providers are now closed.
Registrations for networking and conference tickets are now closed.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
All tickets must be purchased in advance, online via our official event registration pages.
What happens if I can no longer attend?
Please click here to read our cancellation terms and conditions.
Can I transfer my registration to another person?
- Seller and other non-buyer delegates - yes however a transfer and administration fee of $250 +gst per change is applicable.
- Buyers - no, you are unable to transfer your ticket to another person as all travel arrangements have now been confirmed. You can however cancel noting that no refunds are applicable and cancellations fees from third party suppliers may apply.
- In both cases, please contact events@atec.net.au to discuss.
Planning ahead:
Where should I stay?
- Buyers - accommodation for your stay in Perth will be provided for four nights (including breakfast) from Sunday 26 October (check in) to Thursday 30 October 2025 (check out) in one of the MP25 Partner hotels. Buyers will be advised of their accommodation allocation a minimum of two weeks prior to the event. Any additional arrangements outside of these dates will need to independently arrange and funded.
- Sellers, service providers, any other delegates and buyers travelling outside the official MP25 program will need to coordinate their own accommodation arrangements. Please click here for a list of MP25’s accommodation industry rates and offers.
How should I get to and from the airport?
All delegates will need to coordinate their own transfers to / from Perth including to / from Perth Airport which is approximately 20 minutes travel by car to the CBD.
(Buyers only) I need to change my travel arrangements, what should I do?
As buyers have coordinated their own flight arrangements this year, any changes will need to be facilitated and covered by the buyer.
If the buyer is participating in a pre famil program, coordinated by Tourism Western Australia (TWA), please ensure to advise them of any travel changes that may affect the pre famil arrangements. Please note there may be costs incurred by the buyer for any associated changes. Please contact TWA directly via atecmp@westernaustralia.com.
If the changes to travel arrangements affect other elements of the program including accommodation or participation in any of the events, please contact events@atec.net.au as soon as possible. Please note there may be costs incurred by the buyer for any associated changes.
How do I get to and from my hotel and the event venues?
The dress code across MP25 is smart casual.
What is the weather like in October?
Please pack some warmer layers for air-conditioned venues and the cooler evening temperatures.
What's happening when MP25 is on?
Where do I register?
More information to be provided on this shortly.What if I lose my lanyard or gala finale wrist band?
More information to be provided on this shortly.
Where are the event venues?
More information to be provided on this shortly.
Will cloak rooms be available at the venues?
Yes, a cloak room will be available at Crown Towers. More information to be provided on this shortly.
What meals and drinks are included in my ticket?
- Buyers Lunch: showcase lunch with local produce and beverages (invite only).
- Welcome Function: cocktail style food, canapes, food stations and beverages.
- B2B, Supplier Forums/Presentations, and Conference Program: welcome tea and coffee, morning and afternoon tea and buffet lunch.
- CEO Forum: beverages, canapes and a sit-down dinner (invite only).
- Gala Finale: cocktail style food, canapes, food stations and beverages.
I have special dietary requirements that I may not have advised. What should I do?
Please contact events@atec.net.au and we can assist.
What should I do if I have special access requirements?
Great idea to extend your stay and experience some local products! Click here to view and book industry offers provided by ATEC's Western Australian members.
More information about the B2B meetings and Supplier Forums and Presentations
- The B2B component of the event will be held on Tuesday 28 October and Wednesday 29 October 2025 and involves two half day (morning) sessions of up to 25 x 1:1 commercial pre-scheduled appointment sessions, between registered buyer and seller delegates.
- Sellers receive one half day of appointments (Tuesday OR Wednesday morning) and may receive up to 25 meeting opportunities during the session.
- Buyers receive two half day sessions of appointments and may receive up to 50 meeting opportunities total.
- Please note the number of appointments you ultimately receive via the system generated appointment schedule cannot be guaranteed.
- Meetings will be 10 minutes in length including a 1-minute changeover.
- Sellers will have a designated table (approx. 1800mm L x 600mm W x 750mm H with no tablecloth) in the Crown Towers Perth designated B2B space and buyers will move around the room to meet with them.
- Please note that each seller table does not have individual power. There will be power stations in the B2B room where you can charge your electronics, but we recommend bringing these fully charged on the day.
- In the lead up to MP25, delegates have already had the opportunity to preference and pre-select their appointment schedule. Please bring a copy of your meeting schedule on the day. The MP25 APP will also have a copy of your meeting schedule.
- The supplier forums and presentations will run concurrently to the B2B meetings to enable sellers who have meetings within the other half day to attend the sessions and vice versa.
Where in Crown Perth are the B2B Meetings being held?
The B2B Meetings are being held in Crown Ballroom 1, 2 &3.
Please find the Crown Perth map here.
What does the floor plan for the B2B space look like?
More information to be provided on this shortly.
As a seller delegate, what marketing collateral should I bring?
- In an effort to be more sustainable we are encouraging all delegates to "go green" and bring their marketing collateral electronically on their iPad/laptop. Please ensure you come fully charged on the day, however, there will be charging stations available if required.
- We are also discouraging the need for prizes, giveaways etc. in an effort to reduce waste and our carbon footprint for the event.
- Please note that no pull up banners or display signage are permitted unless you are an STO or Service Provider Partner with an allocated exhibition space.
As a seller delegate, what should I do during the time I’m not attending B2B appointments?
The MP25 program includes several supplier forums that will be held in the Astral Ballrooms of Crown Towers Perth. Please find more information on the supplier forums here.
I have more questions, who can I contact?
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