Australia contributes well above its weight in biomedical research activities and research is a team activity built on collaborations on a global basis. Opportunities for building research collaborations and for showcasing and developing research activities in Brisbane are greatly enhanced by bringing together researchers from around the worlds for meetings and conferences. These activities help to deliver solutions to the known and future challenges to global health, to the benefit of the economy and of people across the globe.

Professor Ian Frazer (Developer of the world’s first cancer vaccine, director Diamantina Institute for Cancer Immunology and Metabolic Medicine University of Queensland)

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre’s gallery and important contemporary Australian Art Collection is another unique cultural resource within our city’s lively and diverse South Bank Precinct.

Tony Ellwood (Director, Queensland Art Gallery)

Brisbane is Australia’s number one performing airport and rated in the top 20 best airports worldwide. Together with the internationally acclaimed Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre they greatly enhance Brisbane’s appeal as an international and business destination. 260 direct international flights a week connect Brisbane to the world

Bill Grant, Chairman Brisbane Airport Corporation

South Bank has evolved to become an iconic destination for millions of overseas visitors every year. From its lush subtropical parklands through to enviable dining, shopping and cultural experiences, South Bank is one of the ‘must see’ places of Brisbane. South Bank will continue to evolve its activities over the coming years to ensure visitors are provided with inspirational experiences on par with the greatest public spaces across the globe, but always with a distinctive casual, friendly Queensland style

Steve Wilson (Chairman, South Bank Corporation)

BCEC made a substantial contribution to the success of the 19th World Congress of Soil Sciences, the key was flexibility. The physical layout of BCEC accommodated every aspect of the congress and management was exceptionally flexible and most helpful. The Congress was an outstanding success – excellent attendance levels, record number of presentations, highest level of sponsorship support ever. The combination of Brisbane the destination and BCEC the venue assisted in attracting delegates and delivered a superb congress.

Ashley C. Gordon (Director, Carillon Conference Management – 19th World Congress of Soil Sciences)

Congrex has worked in congress centres all over the world and found working with BCEC was a very positive experience. Staff were efficient, customer friendly and focussed and whatever you asked it was never too much and was carried out fast. Staff listened and came up with alternative solutions. BCEC is a great centre to organise your meeting

Jerry A.F. Gaspersz (Operations Director, Congrex Holland BV)

The BCEC has been a wonderful support for West End Community House – It’s heartening for us that such a large corporation is reaching out to their local community in so many different ways.

Kat Ogilvie (West End Community House)

The 3rd International Conference on Treatment of Hypertension, Dyslipidemia and Diabetes Mellitus 2010 was a great success. We wanted to thank the whole BCEC team for their commitment to excellence during the conference. The service was professional, excellent and went above and beyond the call of duty. We look forward to future conferences in collaboration with you in lovely Brisbane.

Hagar Saad (VP Congress Operations, Paragon Conventions)

We have received nothing but positive feedback from the delegates, the sponsors and the organising committee of the 20th International Maritime Pilots Association Congress 2010. We could not have hosted such a high-standard and well managed event without the support of the team at BCEC. In particular, the food was highly commented on, which always means happy delegates.

Adele Cumerford (MCI Australia)