About Us

Iceberg Events - Jodie Parker, Lisa Ma, Emma Tooth & Jasmine Russell
The Iceberg Events team: Jodie Parker, Lisa Ma, Emma Tooth and Jasmine Russell.

Iceberg Events was established in 1996 by Jodie Parker. Jodie gave herself two years to make a go of it - fourteen years ago...

In that time, Iceberg Events has put together many fantastic conferences, conventions, symposia, trade shows and exhibitions, meetings and seminars all over Australia and overseas. You can be assured of working with professional and experienced staff who can meet any challenge you care to throw at them.

We love running events in new and exciting places and venues - that's what keeps it interesting! We believe that organising events should be fun - and we'd like to keep it that way!

Professional Accreditations

Iceberg Events was recently accredited as an Certified Event Company with the Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Association.
Jodie Parker was also awarded Certified Event Manager from the PCO Association.

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Professional Affiliations

Our Team

Jodie Parker

Founder & Managing Director

Jodie Parker is a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO), specialising in conference and event management. Jodie started Iceberg Events in 1996. She was 24 years old. Jodie is passionate about working closely with the client so the whole process is stress-free, fun and professional. She has a wealth of experience from working with corporate companies, franchisees, sporting groups, education, government and associations.

More about Jodie Parker's role at Iceberg Events:

Jodie project manages the event from start to finish - from options and budgets to the final report and feedback survey results.
Jodie meets event enquirers for a coffee and takes the time to find out about their conference or event so she can provide free no-obligation proposals (including draft budget).
Jodie has her own Conference & Event Management Blog where she loves providing free advice, tips and commentary.
She also writes Conference and Event Articles in her spare time. She's written event articles on topics such as running franchisee or group conferences and what event managers do.
Jodie is also manages and facilitates the monthly Networx Marketers Meetings in Brisbane - that Iceberg Events manage. They are monthly fun, relaxed networking events for professionals in marketing, advertising, pr, creative industries and business.

Professional Affiliations and Accreditations:

Jodie is an accredited Certified Events Manager with the Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Association.
Jodie is an Accredited Summit (Event Management Software) user.

Education/Past Work Experience:

After completing two degrees (B.A. from The University of Queensland, and a B.Bus - HRM from QUT), she began her career at the Australian Quality Council (AQC). Her position at the AQC evolved into Events Coordinator - doing the administration for the many breakfasts, gala dinners and short courses that the AQC ran.
Jodie enjoyed the organisational side of her job at the AQC, and decided to go it on her own. Thirteen years later, Iceberg Events has moved to larger office premises and employs several staff.

Personal:

Jodie especially loves (in no particular order) her business, cycling to and from work, her son, Max, and Max's dad, Ben. Jodie and Ben were married on Daydream Island - what an event!
Jodie's star sign is Sagittarius!

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Emma Tooth

Event Coordinator

Emma Tooth’s position as Event Coordinator at Iceberg Events involves coordinating event logistics, liaising with and assisting, clients, sponsors and delegates, and working to ensure that your event is outstanding! She started working at Iceberg Events in March 2008 and loves the excitement of organising all aspects of events both big and small.

Lisa Ma

Graphic Designer

Lisa Ma started work at Iceberg Events in early 2003 and enjoys being part of a fun and dynamic team! Her role at Iceberg Events has evolved and she is currently a Graphic Designer for Iceberg Events and Event Coordinator for Networx Brisbane events. Lisa enjoys providing the best customer service to clients and guests with a positive attitude, friendly personality, commitment and a smile.

Jasmine Russell

Event Assistant

Jasmine Russell’s role as Event Assistant sees her supporting the Iceberg Events team. She enjoys assisting delegates with their registrations and their requirements over the phone, and also enjoys meeting and greeting delegates at registration. Jasmine’s passions of organising, meeting new people, and having fun have found the perfect home with the Iceberg Events team.