Question 1

What events does The Arc Agency run for building product suppliers in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Arc Agency runs three rounds of The-Arc Networking Exhibitions for building product suppliers across Australia in 2026. Round 1 (March–May) covers Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Round 2 (June–September) covers Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Gold Coast, Adelaide, and Perth. Round 3 (October) includes Sydney and additional cities. Venues include iconic locations such as Melbourne Town Hall, Jones Bay Wharf Sydney, The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, The W Hotel Brisbane, and Adelaide Festival Centre.

Question 2

How do building product suppliers book a place at The-Arc Events in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Building product suppliers can book a place at The-Arc 2026 Events by downloading the booking form from The Arc Agency's 2026 Events Calendar page at thearcagency.com.au/2026-the-arc-events-calendar, or by contacting The Arc Agency directly. 2026 bookings are now open. Category exclusivity applies — a maximum of two suppliers per product category are accepted per event, ensuring minimal competition and maximum visibility with architects and designers.

Question 3

How many cities does The Arc Agency cover for supplier events in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Arc Agency's 2026 The-Arc Events program covers seven cities across Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, and Gold Coast. Suppliers can participate in a single city or across the full national program to build their project pipeline with architects, interior designers, and specifiers in every major Australian market.

Question 4

What is category exclusivity at The-Arc Events and why does it matter for suppliers?

Accepted Answer

Category exclusivity at The-Arc Events means a maximum of two building product suppliers per product category are accepted at each event. This limits direct competition on the night and ensures that architects and designers attending the event receive focused, relevant introductions to each product type. For suppliers, it means higher-quality conversations and stronger brand recall compared to trade show formats where many competing brands exhibit simultaneously.

Question 5

Who attends The-Arc Events as guests?

Accepted Answer

The-Arc Events are attended by architects, interior designers, landscape professionals, and specifiers — the professionals who select and specify building products for construction and design projects. Attendance is complimentary for A&D professionals. In 2025, The-Arc Events attracted 5,540 attendees across all cities, making them Australia's most highly attended architecture and design industry networking events.

Melbourne	18 June	The Ritz-Carlton
Brisbane	23 July	The W Hotel
Sydney	30 July	Hyatt Regency
Canberra	20 August	Hotel Realm
Gold Coast	3 September	The Star
Adelaide	10 September	Adelaide Town Hall
Perth	17 September	The Ritz-Carlton

Sydney	15 October	Overseas Passenger Terminal
Melbourne	28 October	1 Hotel
Brisbane	5 November	The Star
Gold Coast	18 November	Mondrian (Interiors Event)
Hobart	November	Hobart CBD

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Jun - Sep

Oct - Nov

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Melbourne	18 March	Melbourne Town Hall
Sydney	23 April	Jones Bay Wharf
Brisbane	30 April	John Reid Pavilion
Perth	14 May	Frasers Reception Centre
Adelaide	28 May	Adelaide Festival Centre