Australia's Premier Event Safety & Security Conference
A platform for venue &
event security innovation
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Counter-Terrorism & Drone Technology
Crisis & Emergency Management
OSINT – Open Source Intelligence
Event Risk
Assessment
Crowd Safety
Control Room Operations
Venue / Event Security Culture
Michael Croaker
We are pleased to announce the return of Michael Croaker as Master of Ceremonies for VSX 2024. Michael is a 34 year theme park industry veteran and professional speaker. Across his time in the industry, he has served Head of Show Production for SEA WORLD, Entertainment Manager for WONDERLAND SYDNEY and Head of Entertainment with VILLAGE ROADSHOW THEME PARKS (Warner Bros. Movie World| Sea World | Paradise Country and Wet n Wild).
Amongst his credits, he has acted as producer across large events throughout his career, these including:
- FRIGHT NIGHTS (Warner Bros. Movie World)
- SPOOKY NIGHTS (Sea World) • DC SUPER HEROES & SUPER-VILLAINS (Warner Bros. Movie World)
- WHITE CHRISTMAS (Warner Bros. Movie World)
- CARNIVALE (Sea World)
- HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD (Warner Bros. Movie World)
With each of these annual events, Michael has been across not only the creative execution, but the operational management protocols required for both staff and guest’s safety and wellbeing.
We look forward to welcoming Michael to VSX 2024 who will bring his energy and flair as the Master of Ceremonies.
Conference Speakers
Founder & CEO
OSINT Combine
Head of Events & Venue Operations
Sydney Showground
General Manager of Asset Protection
The Star Gold Coast
Emergency Management Hub
- emergency management application for wardens
- fire fighting simulator
- crisis management & business continuity
- first aid training & response
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