Spring delivers $29 million conference boom for Brisbane

Brisbane’s business events scene will be blooming this Spring with the city set to welcome over 13,300 delegates for conferences worth $28.7 million to the local economy. 

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the city’s economic development board Brisbane Marketing worked with partners including the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) and Tourism and Events Queensland to secure 27 business events through to end-November.

“Spring is the season of growth so it is fitting that Brisbane will host discussions on new developments and ideas in areas including tissue engineering, paleontology, education, youth mental health, design, science, interactive technology and more,” Cr Schrinner said.

“These national and international business events will attract thousands of experts, researchers, professionals and educators at the forefront of global research and practice. 

“This is great news for Brisbane as each business event will run over multiple days, generating about $29 million for the economy and supporting our venues, hotels, hospitality and service businesses. 

“Beyond the immediate tourism benefits, business events can leave lasting legacies thanks to knowledge exchange, research and business partnerships sparked by meetings of the minds.” 

Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said the Queensland Government provided support for events because they create jobs in the local tourism sector.

“Not only are business travellers high-value travellers who spend significantly on their trips, but business events are a wonderful platform to showcase our unique tourism offerings and encourage repeat visitation,” Ms Jones said.

“Through Tourism and Events Queensland we support events that drive visitation, generate economic benefit and support local jobs in the tourism and events industry.

“By working closely with partners we can ensure we attract high quality business events to Brisbane that deliver benefits for everyone.”

Among the business events to be hosted in Brisbane are: 

·     Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society - AP Chapter and the 7th Asian Biomaterials Congress – 800 delegates, BCEC

·     TAFE Directors Australia Annual Convention – 450 delegates, Hilton Brisbane

·     Asia Pacific Rim Confederation of Counsellors Conference – 500 delegates, Hilton Brisbane

·     Guangzhou Jiadai Biotechnology Co Ltd – 1,700 delegates, BCEC

·     Australian Association of Practice Managers National Conference – 600 delegates, BCEC

·     The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting – 800 delegates, BCEC

·     International Association for Youth Mental Health Conference – 800 delegates, BCEC

·     ANZCA Perioperative Medicine SIG Meeting – 500 delegates, Sofitel Brisbane

·     International Air Transport Association Slot Conference, 1,000 delegates, BCEC

·     SIGGRAPH Conference & Exhibition on Computer Graphics & Interactive Techniques in Asia – 1,500 delegates, BCEC

Media enquiries: Kylie Sully

M: 0411 407 128 | E: ksully@brisbanemarketing.com.au