International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has launched its Audio Visual (AV) Graduate Program for the fifth time with the result of welcoming seven new recruits – the highest ever number of audiovisual professionals joining the venue’s ranks following completion of their tertiary education courses.

Participants gain hands-on experience under the mentorship of industry leaders, contributing to the delivery of innovative events. ICC Sydney Director of Audio Visual Services, Brian Nash, said that previous AV professional development programs had nurtured a total of 29 AV professionals (including 38% female and 3% non-binary participants) – driving beneficial legacies for both the candidates and the venue team alike.

New recruit Alexia Testa said of her selection, “The ICC Sydney AV Graduate Program is well-known in the AV industry as the best entry-level professional development programs in the country. I’m looking forward to absorbing all the knowledge the team shares with me and grasping opportunities ahead as I work within each discipline of the AV department,” she said. Throughout the year-long initiative, participants are exposed to a variety of events, enhancing their skills across multiple AV disciplines.