Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Corner Merivale & Glenelg Streets SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101 P: +61 7 3308 3000 F: +61 7 3308 3500 www.bcec.com.au

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is recognised as one of the leading convention centres in the world and boasts a committed and professional staff and services of the highest standard.

Being situated in the heart of Brisbane’s convention, cultural and leisure precinct, delegates will experience an environment that provides for a variety of experiences unique to a resort style city centre. They will range from sun baking or swimming at the city beach, cycling along the meandering Brisbane River, exploring one of the world’s largest collections of Aboriginal and Asian art, relaxing in fine restaurants and alfresco cafes, sophisticated and stylish shopping in the many nearby boutiques and specialty shops or the fun and festive street markets.

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has a warmth and welcoming ambience quite unlike other centres. You can feel the difference from the moment you walk through the Centre’s striking Main Foyer (with its distinctive terrazzo floor) and you are greeted by our friendly Reception Desk staff.

Natural daylight is used throughout the building to create an open, spacious, relaxed and creative environment. This is complemented by the use of natural timber finishing and surrounded by one of the most significant collections of indigenous paintings in Australia, and other works by local artists.

Delegates and other visitors can meet in relaxed comfort and enjoy the five-star facilities.

Business Services Centre

The Centre offers a fully equipped and professional business services centre for all its clients needs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. In addition to this, Government regulation now prohibits smoking within 4 metres of any building entrance.

Special Needs

A variety of special dietary requirements can be catered for by the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Please ensure your dietary requirements are included on the enclosed Registration Form.

The City of Brisbane

Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, is the third largest city in Australia, with a greater metropolitan population of just under two million. Set close to the Pacific Ocean, Brisbane city centre is situated in the southeast corner of Queensland, on plains between Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range.

At a latitude and longitude of 27°28'S, 153°02'E, the city straddles the Brisbane River. The greater Brisbane region lies on the coastal plain east of the Great Dividing Range, although the urban area is dotted by large hills reaching up to 300 metres such as Mount Coot-tha, Mount Gravatt, Whites Hill and Stephens Mountain.

Climate

Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers (December to February) and dry, mild winters (June to August). From late Spring through to early Autumn, thunderstorms are common over the greater Brisbane area. Average December temperatures in Brisbane range from 20°C to 30°C.

Presently Brisbane and surrounding areas are experiencing the most severe drought in over 100 years, as supplying dam levels have dropped below one quarter capacity. As a result, residents are mandated by local laws to observe strict water restrictions on gardening and other outdoor water usage.

Arts and Culture

Brisbane has a thriving live music scene, as well as museums and theatres, performing arts and creative arts within the city and suburbs. It is the birthplace of internationally acclaimed singers, music bands, authors, actors, artists, sculptors and fashion designers. There are also popular entertainment pubs and clubs within both the City and Fortitude Valley - as well as theatres and museums which are located within the city, South Bank, the South Bank Parklands and Brisbane suburbs.

Shopping

Brisbane has many shopping centres. The Queen Street Mall has restaurants, souvenirs and shopping centres, including: Wintergarden, Broadway on the Mall, Queens Plaza, Brisbane Arcade and The Myer Centre. The majority of consumer commerce is generally done within the suburbs of Brisbane, via shopping centre hubs which include major departments chains. There are 4 major shopping centres in Brisbane located in the suburbs of Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mt Gravatt and Carindale. Smaller, yet significant shopping centres are also littered around the other suburbs of the city.

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