BRISBANE STEPPING ONTO THE GLOBAL STAGE - Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

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BRISBANE IS ABOUT TO JOIN THIS LIST!

Brisbane isn’t just having a moment; we’re proudly stepping onto the global stage. Host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brisbane is Australia’s rising star.

Find out why we are surprising the international conventions world!

BRISBANE’S JOURNEY TO 2032: A GLOBAL CASE STUDY IN SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Brisbane’s commitment and remit for 2023 is to be the most sustainable Games held yet.
This remit extends to reducing environmental impacts and facilitating industry and social transitions needed in our future sustainable societies.
As a microcosm of Australian economic opportunities and challenges, Brisbane is transitioning into the next industrial revolution.
This is supported by the world leading expertise in Brisbane in bioeconomy, renewable energies, biomedical manufacturing, critical minerals and renewable energies as well as leading in quantum and AI research to accelerate industry outcomes, stemming from the city’s 4 universities and the country’s largest medical research centre.
Brisbane intends to make a significant contribution in all of the key industries needed to transition our world sustainably into the future.

AUSTRALIA’S SUB-TROPICAL LIFESTYLE CITY

A globally connected city with excellent international flight access to all continents, making it easy to get here.
Brisbane is a warm, walkable, friendly metropolis, with an outdoor lifestyle centred around the Brisbane River offering riverside foodie and dining precincts at every turn.
There are over 21,000 accommodation rooms in the city, offering affordable accommodation options from budget all the way to five-star.
With a climate and location that delivers delegates the quintessential Australian experience – an ‘endless summer’, surrounded by rainforest, islands and easy access to unique wildlife and indigenous culture – even day trips to the Great Barrier Reef!
Brisbane is a clean, green city, and one of the most biodiverse cities in the Southern Hemisphere, with more than 2,180 city parks, a carbon neutral city council, 900km of bike paths, certified with Climate Active and a strong focus on sustainably and the environment.
Working to a net zero Brisbane 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

A UNIQUELY BRISBANE CONVENTION PRECINCT

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is located in the city’s cultural hub of South Bank, surrounded by green spaces, eateries and hotels. Creating the ideal delegate experience.

South Bank is an inner-city oasis with green spaces, rainforest pockets, swimming lagoons surrounded by over 100 bars, cafes and restaurants.
Home to one of Australia’s largest Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Museum, the Heritage Art Gallery and the city’s performing arts centre.
South Bank and BCEC is all about delegate experience, offering:
- Discounts for delegates across South Bank bars and restaurants
- Free inner-city transport on buses and river ferries
- Discounted AirTrain tickets ensuring fast and cost-effective train travel to/from the airport
- Free access to museums and art galleries
- Free city tours – Brisbane Greeters Program

BCEC - A WORLD CLASS CENTRE WITH OPTIONS FOR LARGE AND SMALL

Voted multiple times in the Top 3 World’s Best Convention Centres, by the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) and Australia’s most awarded centre.
Host venue of the 2014 G20 Summit, acknowledged as the ‘Best Ever’, BCEC’s 30 years of experience brings together unmatched capability and a unique depth of industry knowledge and skills including leading edge technology and world-class catering.
44 meeting rooms, 4 exhibition halls and plenary facilities for 8,000
Australia’s only convention centre with purpose-built boutique meeting facilities for smaller conferences of 150 – 600 pax
BCEC’s EarthCheck Platinum Certification acknowledges the Centre’s compliance to the highest environmental standards and is the culmination of 10 consecutive years of rigorously audited best practice in sustainability.

A TEAM BRISBANE APPROACH TO OPTIMISING YOUR DELEGATE ATTRACTION AND REDUCING YOUR EVENT RISK

As Team Brisbane we’re not just a wonderful Australian city, a world-class venue and a strong convention bureau team. We work entirely together and we will be your active partner! Here are some of the ways we support you bringing your next conference to Brisbane:

A joint venue and city team at all stages of your bid and selection process and beyond confirmation.
An expert marketing and support team Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), to assist you in delegate attraction to Australia from all regions of the world.
Support from all levels of government – Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), Tourism & Events Queensland, and Tourism Australia – with great content toolkits to entice your audiences to Brisbane.
Support and ideas for public awareness and legacy activities.
Assistance with media coverage and interviews during your event.
Introductions to relevant university faculties, government departments and industry leaders.
Activation of ‘Watering Holes’ delegate networking hubs in South Bank.
Access to generous financial support for international rotating conferences over 400 delegates.