Our History

30 Years of Bringing People Together

For 30 years, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has been the beating heart of Brisbane, bringing people together to spark ideas, ignite innovation, celebrate milestones, and foster meaningful connections.

A Welcome from Kym Guesdon, general manager

For three decades, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has been bringing people together for ideas, innovation, celebration and connection. Since opening our doors, we’ve hosted more than 26,000 events and welcomed over 21.6 million guests from world leaders and legendary performers to artists, and everyday Queenslanders. These gatherings have generated $6.26 billion dollars in economic impact and bring people together to share knowledge, solve challenges, and showcase Queensland’s leadership on the world stage.

As we look to the future, our success is building on 30 years of strong foundations to shape an even brighter future. We remain committed to creating meaningful economic and social impact for our city through strategic partnerships, our world-class Advocates Program, and a strong alignment with the city’s vision as a host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

With a strong foundation and a clear vision, Team BCEC is ready to lead the next chapter in Brisbane’s evolution as a global destination for events and ideas.

Our Impact In Numbers

26,082 TOTAL EVENTS

21.6 MILLION ATTENDEES

$6.26 BILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT GENERATED FOR BRISBANE

MOST AWARDED CONVENTION CENTRE IN AUSTRALIA WITH 198 AWARDS

2,372 CONFERENCES

From foundations to the future – watch our story unfold

EXPLORE 30 YEARS OF IDEAS, INNOVATION, CELEBRATION AND CONNECTION

Step into our timeline and explore some of the defining moments that have shaped the Centre’s journey. From groundbreaking sustainability efforts to unforgettable events and the remarkable faces that have visited the Centre, each chapter tells a story worth reading.

30 YEARS OF MEMORIES

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