Dianna formed DC Conferences in 1987 in response to what she perceived was a market need for professionally run scientific and medical meetings. Her science background (BSc Biochemistry/Microbiology, Syd U) has helped DCC understand the needs of professional associations particularly in the areas of health and science.

Inge has come to DC Conferences from a strong background in Professional Conference Management built over more than 25 years in the industry. From her early years working for conference production companies to 13 years with one of Australia’s largest conference companies and time as Executive Director of the Business Events Council of Australia, Inge brings a wealth of experience with a variety of clients in both small and large, national and international conferences and events.

Sunny completed her master degree in Commerce at the University of Sydney and worked for an accounting firm before joining DC Conferences in 2007. She is a CPA qualified accountant and has over 7 years' experience of working with non-for-profit organisations. Sunny is responsible for finance management for the company and conferences and provides full financial services as part of the secretariat business of DCC to number of associations.

Jo joined DC Conferences as Business Development and Sponsorship Manager in November 2014 and has over 19 years experience in the business events industry. Having worked in both Australia and New Zealand, 13 years of which have been working with local, national and international clients predominately associations to win conference business for Christchurch and Adelaide and two years working for a business events media company in Sydney. With her commercial knowledge and networks she looks forward to growing the sponsorship opportunities for the conferences managed by DC Conferences and further attracting new business. 

Rosanna joined DC Conferences at the start of 2014 as a Conference Manager having previously assisted on many DCC events. Rosanna has undergraduate degrees in Science, from The University of Sydney, and Commerce from Monash University, and has previously worked for a National Sporting Organisation where she was responsible for organising National Teams and events.

Tory joined DC Conferences as a Senior Coordinator in June 2017. She completed an Advanced Diploma in Events Management at Kings College in London in 2013 and an Advanced Diploma in Marketing at TAFE Sydney in 2015. She has 10 years administration experience and 1.5 years association management experience. More recently Tory has specialised in the healthcare sector, with over 3 years’ managing pharmaceutical client events.

Originally from the UK, Tory is looking forward to growing her career and industry knowledge in a country she loves.

Jeannie joined DC Conferences as a Senior Coordinator in September 2018. She completed a Bachelor of Management in Tourism at UTS in 2015 and has since worked in the tourism and events industry. She discovered her passion for events in the healthcare sector when working very closely with a pharmaceutical client at her previous job. 

Originally from Germany, Jeannie is excited to grow her career in the events and healthcare sector in Australia. 

Melissa joined DC Conferences in August 2018. Melissa has previously worked as a conference coordinator in the travel industry, and has experience working in hospitality and as an Executive Assistant for a health charity. She completed a Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Southern Cross University in 2003.

Rachel is completing her internship at DC Conferences from Southern Cross University, where she is finalising her studies with a Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Tracy has a Bachelor of Economics degree from Macquarie University. Inspired by the work of the Australian Pain Society (APS), Tracy joined its Secretariat, DC Conferences, in February 2010. Tracy’s role as Project Officer includes assisting the APS to fulfil its strategic goals and enhancing membership services.

Kristy joined DC Conferences in June 2012 working in the area of Association Management.  Her role is to provide membership services support to various clients across the health industry through database management systems, education and events, member liaison and communications and secretariat services. Kristy hopes to enhance these areas to ensure that Associations are functioning efficiently providing a high level of support to members and continued association growth.  Kristy has worked extensively in the not-for-profit sector and is passionate about supporting the health industry.

Vanessa joined DC Conferences in September 2018. Vanessa has an Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from the University of New England and has approximately 8 years experience working for health associations. Vanessa assists with the Australian Pain Society (APS) and the Spine Society of Australia (SSA).