Conference Bid Support & Partnership Programs
INTERNATIONAL BIDDING SUPPORT
WE'RE NOT JUST A VENUE, WE'RE AN ACTIVE PARTNER
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) plays a key role in attracting international conferences to Brisbane.
We lead and manage international convention bids for the city, working closely with the Brisbane Economic Development Agency, we offer a range of free services to local and national organisations wishing to bid for and host international and regional Asia-Pacific conferences in Brisbane.
BID STRATEGIES
- Tailoring bid strategies to ensure Australia has an advantage over competing countries
- Assisting with international decision makers
- Accessing the services of BCEC’s International office.
BID PRESENTATION
- Assist with preparation and presentation of bid document, materials and other activities
- Lobbying and conference promotion
- Assist with bid lobbying strategy and activities (cocktail receptions, gifts, etc).
RESEARCH AND SUPPORT
- Securing support from key political, tourism and industry leaders
- Providing case studies to showcase the success of previous conferences held in Brisbane.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- All bidding support provided by BCEC is at no cost to the partner organisation
- Bids for conferences of 400 delegates or more are eligible for cash support to assist with speaker or marketing costs and/or travel scholarships for overseas delegates.
MARKETING ACTIVITIES TO BOOST DELEGATE ATTENDANCE
- A team approach to marketing on behalf of the city of Brisbane to assist the host organisation and individuals to ensure maximum delegate numbers.
SITE INSPECTIONS
- Organise and host site visits for key national and international decision makers.
CONTACT OUR CONVENTIONS TEAM
Claire Martin | Associate Director of Sales - International Conventions
[email protected] or 07 3308 3476
BRISBANE CONVENTION PARTNERSHIP
The partnership comprises the BCEC and seven of Australia’s leading conference management companies who work together on assisting clients in the bid process and at the partnership’s cost.
All partners are recognised for their experience and success in international conventions and have offices in Brisbane.
ARINEX
Jessica Ferguson
P: 07 3226 2800
E: [email protected]
CARILLON CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT
Ashley Gordon
P: 07 3368 2644
E: [email protected]
EXPERT EVENTS
Lidia Dalton
P: 07 3848 2100
E: [email protected]
ICMS AUSTRALASIA
Suellen Holland
P: 07 3255 1002
E: [email protected]
LOUD EVENTS
Helena Medhurst
P: 07 3868 2882
E: [email protected]
MCI
Lana Howden
P: +61 3 9320 8604
E: [email protected]
