One of Australia’s leading Professional Conference Organisers, Gina Shaw, has joined the powerhouse team at Kaigi Conferencing and Events.

Gina joins Director Tricia Hopkins and Event Manager Vanessa Eckman as Conference and Event Manager.

She brings over 15 years of industry experience to the role. She is among only 58 professionals in Australia and New Zealand to hold Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) Certified Events Manager status.

Gina holds a Certificate III in Events Management and completed the Executive Ready Course through Women in Leadership Australia.

“I’m excited to join such a respected conference and events organisation,” Gina says. “I’m looking forward to helping expand Kaigi’s already exemplary reputation, one that Tricia has built over the past 13 years.”

Gina has delivered hundreds of events across Australia and internationally through her carefully curated programs.

The Brisbane-based married mum-of-two hasn’t wasted any time settling in; she is already well on her way to managing her first Kaigi conference, ICiUS 2025, in Brisbane.

“Gina is one of the best in this business,” Tricia says. “Her industry experience is highly sought after, and she goes above and beyond to ensure she has fulfilled the client brief.

“We are thrilled to have her join our team, and as I knew she would, Gina has already proven herself as a trusted advisor, immersing herself to exceed our clients’ vision.”

Before joining Kaigi Conferences and Events, Gina was the events manager for a PR agency, where she collaborated with organisations like Beyond DV, GESA, P&C’s Queensland, QUDIT, and Star Community Services, to name a few.