News & Press Releases - Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

BCEC on Grey Street – the countdown is on!

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 8/09/2010 12:00:00 AM

8/09/2010 12:00:00 AM

Construction of BCEC on Grey Street – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre’s expansion of its convention facilities – has passed the half way mark, with more than $40 million of new business secured for the new boutique development.

The Centre’s own ‘Community Masterchef Program’

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 4/08/2010 12:00:00 AM

4/08/2010 12:00:00 AM

A pilot program for basic nutrition and cooking skills for West End Community House clients has become an unforgettable journey for all concerned.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) celebrates 15 years of achievement

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 24/06/2010 12:00:00 AM

24/06/2010 12:00:00 AM

Winner of 107 industry awards, the Centre is celebrating 15 years of consistently strong financial and operational performance with 12,000 events, eight million visitors, 10.8 million hours of staff employment and $2.2 billion in economic benefit to Queensland.

World recognition for BCEC’s environmental achievements

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 28/05/2010 12:00:00 AM

28/05/2010 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has won a major international industry award for its environmental leadership, further endorsing its already strong credentials in that area.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre chefs to represent Australia

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 20/05/2010 12:00:00 AM

20/05/2010 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Senior Sous Chef, Russell Clarke has been selected to represent Australia at the world’s most prestigious cooking competition in France.

New skills of BCEC’s home-grown graduates to raise service levels

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 10/05/2010 12:00:00 AM

10/05/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Centre is now congratulating the first graduates under its latest initiative – the AEG Learning and Development Academy (ALDA) a registered training organisation (RTO).

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Grey Street – in high demand

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 3/05/2010 12:00:00 AM

3/05/2010 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Australia’s most awarded convention centre, officially ranked among the top three convention centres world-wide, is expanding to create integrated facilities for meetings from 200 to 8000.

BCEC Conventions events Newsletter - March 2010

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 1/03/2010 12:00:00 AM

1/03/2010 12:00:00 AM

To find out all the latest information on the Centre read the March 2010 Conventions edition of our printed newsletter.

BCEC Convention Advocates Partnership puts science on show

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 22/02/2010 12:00:00 AM

22/02/2010 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, together with a group of influential and dynamic scientists, researchers and academics who are international leaders in their fields, have formed a collaborative partnership to boost the profile and standing of Brisbane internationally.

BCEC Presents New Arts Initiative

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 22/02/2010 12:00:00 AM

22/02/2010 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has established the first permanent art space in an Australian convention centre - a brand new, purpose built gallery to display its art collection, which boasts major works by some of Australia’s most significant artists.

Trucks on the move to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 28/01/2010 12:00:00 AM

28/01/2010 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is the new home of the Queensland Truck and Machinery Show, one of Queensland’s oldest and most successful events.

Strong showing as Brisbane Exhibitions deliver outstanding results

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 16/12/2009 12:00:00 AM

16/12/2009 12:00:00 AM

Recent exhibitions at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre have reported significant growth in visitor numbers and increased sales activity, with organisers forecasting very positive projections for 2010.

Brisbane's new Convention facilities not finished but already in demand

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 11/12/2009 12:00:00 AM

11/12/2009 12:00:00 AM

Conventions with an economic value to Brisbane of more than $56.6 million have been confirmed for Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) on Grey Street, the new $130 million expansion of the Centre’s convention facilities.

An Evening with a Distinctly French Flavour

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 30/10/2009 12:00:00 AM

30/10/2009 12:00:00 AM

The search has begun for Australia’s top chef to represent the nation at the world’s most prestigious cooking competition, Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France.

Queensland's Top Caterer

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 18/09/2009 12:00:00 AM

18/09/2009 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has been named Queensland’s Best Caterer at this year’s Restaurant & Catering Queensland Awards for Excellence, for the sixth time since first entering the awards 10 years ago.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Events Newsletter - July 09

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 25/07/2008 12:00:00 AM

25/07/2008 12:00:00 AM

To find out all the latest information on the Centre read the July edition of our Events printed newsletter.

International Geologists dig in for First Major International Conference at expanded Brisbane Convention Centre

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 4/08/2009 12:00:00 AM

4/08/2009 12:00:00 AM

The Centre has received a resounding ‘thumbs up’ from organisers of the 34th International Geological Congress 2012.

Work begins on Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre's $130 Million Expansion

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 9/06/2009 12:00:00 AM

9/06/2009 12:00:00 AM

Construction will commence at the end of June on Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Grey Street - five new levels of boutique meetings and event space - following the appointment of Laing O’Rourke as the builder of the $130 million project.

400 new jobs at South Bank

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 1/06/2009 12:00:00 AM

1/06/2009 12:00:00 AM

Premier Anna Bligh has announced Laing O’Rourke as the builder of the $130M Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre expansion on Grey Street at South Bank.

Case Study - 29th International Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, 14 -19 February 2009

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 2/03/2009 12:00:00 AM

2/03/2009 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre was host to 680 delegates from 66 countries at what is the world’s largest event dedicated to discussion on sea turtles.

Brisbane wins Two Major Gastroenterology Conferences

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 24/02/2009 12:00:00 AM

24/02/2009 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) have been selected to host two of Asia Pacific’s leading medical and scientific meetings.

Workplace Partnerships – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre’s Pathways to Work

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 17/02/2009 12:00:00 AM

17/02/2009 12:00:00 AM

The state-of-the-art kitchens at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre are at the heart of a unique partnership between Cisco Networkers Event, the Centre and Djarragun College for Indigenous students in Far North Queensland.

Brisbane to host major 'green' events

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 2/02/2009 12:00:00 AM

2/02/2009 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) have been chosen to host two major conferences focusing on sustainability issues.

Cisco Networkers 2008 Case Study

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 19/12/2008 12:00:00 AM

19/12/2008 12:00:00 AM

Networkers is Cisco’s annual industry conference, an event where networking professionals access updates on trends and innovative developments in technology. The objective – to increase the competitive edge for users through a format of knowledge based training sessions.

E-Events - all the latest Corporate news and updates from the Centre

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 2/10/2008 12:00:00 AM

2/10/2008 12:00:00 AM

To learn more about the Centre's recent catering award, new-look Merivales and Brisbane's premier riverside function venue read the latest version of our Corporate E-News.

E-Events - all the latest National news and updates from the Centre

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 29/09/2008 12:00:00 AM

29/09/2008 12:00:00 AM

To learn more about the Centre's recent AIPC award, expansion plans and latest environmental efforts read the latest version of our National E-News.

Top Catering Award for Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 16/09/2008 12:00:00 AM

16/09/2008 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has been named Queensland's top caterer at the 2008 Restaurant and Catering Queensland Awards in Brisbane.

Green Strategy Endorses Environmental Leadership of Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 21/08/2008 12:00:00 AM

21/08/2008 12:00:00 AM

Green issues have been driving the agenda at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in recent weeks with the introduction of a number of major initiatives that will impact positively on the Centre’s operational footprint.

23rd World’s Poultry Congress (WPC 2008)

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 18/08/2008 12:00:00 AM

18/08/2008 12:00:00 AM

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre was host to 2,300 delegates from 82 countries for the 23rd World’s Poultry Congress (WPC 2008).

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre consolidates it's position among the world's best

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 14/07/2008 12:00:00 AM

14/07/2008 12:00:00 AM

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has once again re-affirmed its position as one of the best in the world and as Australia’s most awarded centre, with the announcement of the bi-ennial ratings by the authoritative International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC).

Top Three in the World Accolades for AEG Ogden managed Convention Centres

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 14/07/2008 12:00:00 AM

14/07/2008 12:00:00 AM

AEG Ogden has reaffirmed its standing as one of the world's leading convention venue management companies with two Queensland venues under its management receiving a prestigious international accolade.

Brisbane Leads the Way in Securing Record Convention Business

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 23/04/2008 12:00:00 AM

23/04/2008 12:00:00 AM

The team at the BCEC has secured a record 95 convention bid wins for Brisbane and Queensland so far this financial year, with the Centre’s forward bookings already at an all time high with more than 1000 events booked through to 2014.

Green Globe Benchmark Endorsement for Brisbane Convention Centre

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 18/04/2008 12:00:00 AM

18/04/2008 12:00:00 AM

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has achieved international benchmarking status for its commitment to the environment.

Cisco Networkers 2007 - 'A Greener Shade of Conference'

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 21/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

21/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

Cisco's annual Networkers conference attracted 1700 delegates from Australia and New Zealand with a strong sutainability theme provoking substantial interest and participation from delegates.

Brisbane Convention Centre Catering Declared Australia's Best

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 30/10/2007 12:00:00 AM

30/10/2007 12:00:00 AM

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre last night was named Best Function / Convention Centre Caterer at the Australian Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence gala presentation event in Adelaide.

BCEC Sustainability Statement

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 26/09/2007 12:00:00 AM

26/09/2007 12:00:00 AM

We aim to put sustainability at the core of the way we do business.

International Conventions - Big Business for Brisbane and BCEC

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 6/09/2007 12:00:00 AM

6/09/2007 12:00:00 AM

Brisbane is bidding for one of the world's top 20 conventions.

Conventions favour Brisbane in an outstanding result for the City

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 1/09/2007 12:00:00 AM

1/09/2007 12:00:00 AM

BCEC is continuing its outstanding record of attracting national and international events.

There's a whole new menu....at the Brisbane Convention Centre

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre — 1/09/2007 12:00:00 AM

1/09/2007 12:00:00 AM

A passionate and committed Food & Beverage focus is at the very heart of the operations of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.