Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Address: Merivale St, South Brisbane QLD 410
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is centrally located in South Bank Parklands, with direct train access to Brisbane’s airport. Recognised as Australia’s most awarded convention venue, it was named the World’s Best Convention Centre from 2016 to 2018.
The BCEC and IDW 2025 are set in the vibrant South Bank Parklands, a cultural and entertainment hub offering a scenic riverside experience for delegates.
Our host venue, Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre has achieved EarthCheck Platinum Certification in 2021 and has a number of initiatives designed to support sustainability:
- Leftover meals from IDW 2025 will be donated to Foodbank, Australia’s largest hunger relief organisation, to support the homeless.
- Over 80% of BCEC produce is sourced from local suppliers to reduce carbon footprint.
- Organic waste dehydrator turns 100kg of organic waste into 10kg of nutrient rich biomass to reduce kitchen waste by 85%
Accessibility at BCEC
The BCEC offers a complimentary wheelchair service for visitors and delegates of the centre. The wheelchairs are available for loan on a first come, first served basis and can be collected from the Information Desks (at the Merivale Street Foyer and the Grey Street Foyer).
Hearing loops are installed in all meeting rooms, and all internal lifts have braille signage and control panels.
Accessible unisex toilets are located throughout the Centre and are located adjacent to major restroom blocks.
BCEC strives to provide safe, equitable and inclusive access for all visitors. Read more and download their access guides.
Brisbane South Bank Surroundings
Should you wish to explore locally, there is so much to explore in South Bank and across the river in Brisbane City, which is conveniently connected by four bridges.
Why not..?
- Take a selfie at the Brisbane sign
- Swim at Streets Beach in South Bank Parklands
- Explore Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
- Visit the Queensland Cultural Centre
- Explore the Queensland Museum
- Take a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane
- Emporium Hotel rooftop bar or The Healing Stone spa
- Shop in Queen Street Mall. You’ll find Wintergarden shopping centre, the Brisbane Arcade and Tattersall’s arcade
- Join Park Run Saturday morning at 7am at South Bank
- See a show at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
- Queen’s Wharf Precinct (dining precinct)
- Catch a CityCat (river ferry) from South Bank ferry terminal
Read more about Discovering Brisbane and pre- and post- tours.
