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Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC)BCEC is located in the centre of the city of Brisbane adjacent to the Southbank Parklands. One of Australia's most modern purpose-built convention centres, BCEC is routinely ranked as one of the best convention centres in the world. The large and flexible meeting rooms, exhibition halls and assembly areas at BCEC will play host to all official congress sessions and social events. Further information on BCEC is available here. Southbank Parklands, nestled right along side the impressive Brisbane River, features markets, restaurants, cafes, attractions and is the venue of many social festivals and events. There is even a sandy swimming beach! Further information on Southbank Parklands is available here. The City of BrisbaneBrisbane has a genuinely friendly atmosphere and the people have long taken pride in welcoming visitors from all over Australia and around the world to enjoy what Brisbanites enjoy all year around. The beautiful Brisbane River is a central feature throughout the city and its surrounds, with the waterway well utilised. The city centre is compact and contained within a single bend of the river. Brisbane is a modern, rapidly growing city of over a million inhabitants. It is situated on the eastern coast of Australia at latitude 27°S (c.f. Miami, Taipei, Canary Islands 26°N; Sao Paolo 27°S). ClimateBrisbane is located in the subtropics and enjoys a superb climate year round. August in Brisbane: days are typically dry and sunny with approximately 8.5 hours of sunshine a day; and the nights are mild. August temperatures typically reach 22°C (71°F) during the day and fall to approximately 10°C (50°F) at night. If you plan to travel to southern Australia additional warm clothing may be required. Those travelling north will experience a progressively warmer climate where lighter clothing will be required. You can check the weather in Brisbane today and an expected outlook for the next four days here. Dining and EntertainmentBrisbane provides visitors with a wide variety of tourist attractions, and a range of restaurants (including Australian, European, Middle-Eastern, American, Asian) reflecting Australia's multicultural society. Alfresco dining along the riverfront; silver service in five star hotels and fine dining restaurants; the flavours of ethnic cuisines; and the atmosphere of bustling cafes and restaurants. Brisbane offers delegates a feast of dining options. South Bank, within walking distance of the conference venue, has a choice of approximately twenty food outlets with everything from cafes and take-away restaurants to romantic restaurants overlooking the river and skyline. Close to the city centre the suburbs of New Farm, Paddington, Petrie Terrace, Spring Hill, Milton and West End provide a mix of restaurants, some in converted Queenslander cottages. Fortitude Valley is home to Brisbane's Chinatown with a wide range of Asian food including Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, Singaporean, Korean, Japanese and Malaysian. Many of the restaurants are 'BYO' as well as licensed to sell alcohol. In 'BYO' restaurants, you are free to 'bring your own' alcohol with a small charge for corkage sometimes applied. Brisbane's theatre, opera and major musicals are among the program of international and local productions to be enjoyed at the Performing Arts Complex at the Cultural Centre. Lovers of classical music can experience the magnificent sounds of the Queensland Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras in the Complex's state-of-the-art Concert Hall. Brisbane also has one of the finest art galleries and museums in Australia. All these facilities are located within a short walk from the Congress venue. Social activities in Brisbane and immediate surroundsBrisbane offers delegates a modern, dynamic and sophisticated city, as well as access to spectacular natural attractions. Social programs and activities for accompanying persons can be arranged. Activities you might wish to consider include:
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