The Brief:

Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA) represents the nation’s independent community pharmacies, providing advocacy, education, and support to help members grow their businesses and strengthen community healthcare.

Each year, the IPA Member Summit served as the organisation’s flagship gathering, bringing together members, sponsors, and partners for three days of learning, collaboration, and recognition. The 2025 Summit at RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast concluded with a Gala Dinner and Awards Night, recognising excellence and the people driving progress across the community pharmacy sector.

It was a pleasure to welcome two major Australian acts to this year’s summit. acta gave us direct and streamlined access to book talent of this calibre, and it made the entire process incredibly easy. - Nimfa Martinez (Head of Communications, PR and Events, IPA)

The Collaboration:

To deliver a standout performance at the Miami Party and a memorable finale for the Gala Awards Evening, Nimfa Martinez, Head of Communications, PR and Events, turned to acta to secure headline entertainment for the conference. Nimfa used acta’s directory to connect with representatives for Australia’s number one comedy group Sooshi Mango, along with global recording artist and renowned DJ Havana Brown.

The entire process, from initial enquiry and negotiation to contract exchange, invoicing, and rider management, took place within acta. The platform enabled seamless collaboration between the IPA team, Sooshi Mango’s management, and IPA’s finance and events staff, keeping every detail organised in one place. This efficiency allowed Nimfa and her team to stay focused on creating an engaging and well-coordinated event experience for members and partners.

acta has allowed us to blend corporate bookings into national tour schedules in an effortless way, giving us a simple way to open new opportunities for Sooshi Mango. - Portia Eddy (Operations Manager, Sooshi Mango)

The Outcome:

The IPA Member Summit brought more than six hundred delegates together across three days that combined professional development, celebration, and meaningful connection.

For the vibrant Miami themed party, Sooshi Mango delivered a standout comedy set that created a lively atmosphere and strengthened the sense of community among attendees. The final night concluded with the Gala Awards Evening, where Havana Brown and Sneaky Sound System delivered memorable performances that brought an energetic finish to the summit and left delegates with a strong sense of pride in their industry.

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