07 Apr 2026

Go West for your next national conference

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Western Sydney continues to redefine what’s possible for business events, with purpose-built conference centres, iconic cultural institutions and large-scale event precincts all within reach of Sydney’s CBD and airport gateways. 

If you’re planning a national conference or corporate meeting, here’s a selection of BESydney member venues that showcase the scale, flexibility and local character that make Western Sydney a compelling destination to host your event.  

Artist Moreau Kusunoki's render of the Powerhouse Parramatta and river view Powerhouse Parramatta, Moreau Kusunoki

Powerhouse Parramatta

Recognised as one of the world’s most significant new museum projects, Powerhouse Parramatta is the first NSW state cultural institution based in Western Sydney, sitting at the intersection of arts, design, science and technology. Scheduled to open in late 2026, the riverfront venue will offer a range of adaptable event spaces capable of hosting conferences, plenary sessions, receptions and special events for up to 1,000 delegates providing a contemporary setting for business events.

U-shaped event setup with networking area for a corporate function at Rosehill Gardens

Rosehill Gardens

Rosehill Gardens provides a distinctive setting for conferences and corporate events, with a range of expansive indoor and outdoor spaces that can be configured for plenary sessions, networking, exhibitions and gala functions. Designed to support complex programs within a single venue, it offers the scale and flexibility required for large business events up to 3,000 delegates, all within close proximity to Parramatta CBD, transport links and nearby accommodation.

Sydney Showground

Located within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct, Sydney Showground is a largescale, multipurpose venue designed to support major conferences, exhibitions and gala events. It includes Sydney’s largest banquet venue, with The Dome accommodating up to 4,000 delegates, or up to 11,000 delegates when integrated with adjoining exhibition halls, supporting exceptionally large conferences and exhibitions. 

Sydney Showground has a long track record of hosting major international and domestic events, combined with strong transport access and surrounding infrastructure, makes Sydney Showground a natural choice for complex, high-capacity business events. 

road view with Novotel Sydney Olympic Park in background

Novotel Sydney Olympic Park

Located in the heart of Sydney Olympic Park, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park offers a conference hotel setting, capable of hosting up to 550 delegates within one of Western Sydney’s most established event precincts. With a suite of flexible meeting and event spaces supported by onsite accommodation, the hotel is well suited to conferences and corporate meetings that benefit from close proximity to major venues, transport links and precinct wide infrastructure. 

Western Sydney Convention Centre

Set within a landmark precinct in the heart of Penrith, the Western Sydney Convention Centre offers a purpose built, pillar free convention hall with capacity for up to 1,000 seated delegates, supported by integrated meeting spaces and onsite accommodation from Pullman Sydney Penrith. Its location and emerging connectivity position it as a contemporary choice for organisers looking beyond Sydney CBD. 

Other venue options in Western Sydney

In addition to the BESydney member venues featured above, Western Sydney is home to a broader range of meeting and event facilities that may suit specific program needs, including: 

BESydney members are part of a collaborative network connected through industry engagement and business event acquisition activity.  Through BESydney’s work positioning Sydney and Greater Sydney as a compelling business events destination, membership offers exposure to business event opportunities, profiling and insight into upcoming activity that can support your business objectives. 

Find out more about becoming a BESydney member. 

Ready to bring your event to Western Sydney? 

Discover how BESydney’s Western Sydney Meeting Fund can support your event needs. Click here for more information.