FACT SHEETASSOCIATION adelaide - Australia€¦ · Adelaide Casino will commence at the end of 2017. The expansion, which is part of the redevelopment of the Adelaide Riverbank precinct,

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HEALTH AND MEDICINE The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute

(SAHMRI) is attracting hundreds of researchers across the state’s three universities and health system. The institute is practicing and producing world-leading medical and technological approaches to major health issues including chronic disease, obesity, cardiovascular disease,

delivering vertical tail fins for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, and Levett Engineering manufactures other key F-35 components.

FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS One of the world’s most sustainable food and wine growing

environments, globally renowned for its safety, quality and product integrity, South Australia produces 62 per cent of Australia’s wine exports. Also located in South Australia is The Waite Research Institute, home to more than 60 per cent of Australia’s wine and grape research capability and is Australia’s leading research, education and commercialisation precinct for agricultural science.

RESOURCES AND ENERGY South Australia has the largest production and reserves of

uranium in Australia, and 25 per cent of the world’s reserves. It also contributes 41 per cent of Australia’s wind energy generation, making it the largest producer of wind energy in Australia. The Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources (IMER) at the University of Adelaide is an award winning research institute addressing key global and resource challenges. IMER has developed a Genetic Algorithm based optimisation method to provide optimal design solutions for on-shore wind farms.

WATER South Australia has emerged as a world-class, export oriented hub for

water technology and planning services. It is also home to the Water Industry Alliance, a globally recognised hub of water expertise and research, made up of around 150 water-related organisations who are focused on sharing South Australia’s water expertise with the world.

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adelaide

At the centre of the city is the new

Riverbank Precinct, an integrated

biomedical, educational, entertainment

and cultural area that places the Adelaide

Convention Centre at the heart of a

thriving ecosystem of creativity, research

and development.

The city of Adelaide, known for its vibrant food and wine scene, is located in close proximity to wine regions, magnificent beaches and ancient outback mountain ranges.

diabetes and mental health. Studies currently underway include research on irritable bowel syndrome pain conducted by Australian and USA researchers that could lead to the development of novel treatments.

BIOSCIENCE Thebarton Bioscience Precinct is one of Australia’s largest commercial

bioscience precincts and is home to around 100 bioscience companies with specialisations in biotherapeutics, gene based diagnostics, molecular plant breeding and genomics, stem-cell research and livestock productivity. Adelaide Integrated Bioscience Laboratories has 22 facilities across the city - a gateway to the latest instrumentation and specialised research capabilities.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Adelaide has a critical mass of aerospace companies, mining and

equipment companies, and emerging technologies like photonics, nanotechnology, additive manufacturing, advanced materials and robotics and digital technology. The AUD120 million Tonsley development is a new model for Advanced Manufacturing, focusing on biomedical devices, sustainable energy and clean technology. Tonsley’s tenants include Siemens, a major provider of medical imaging equipment to South Australia’s public health system and one of the world’s largest providers of energy and resource efficient technologies.

DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE South Australia is Australia’s ‘Defence State’, a hub for airborne maritime

surveillance and weapon system test and evaluation. Cobham Aviation Services manage from their Adelaide headquarters Project Sentinel, the world’s largest outsourced maritime surveillance operation which provides surveillance of Australia’s maritime exclusive economic zone. Local companies BAE Systems Australia and RUAG Australia are


adelaide convention centreExhibition space: 20,000 sqmMeeting rooms: 27

Largest tiered theatre capacity: 3,500 peopleTotal capacity: 5,000 people

Planning & LogisticsACCESSAdelaide Airport is located just 15 minutes from the city and services seven international airlines, including direct flights from Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Auckland. The city’s position in Australia also provides convenient access to the rest of the country.

ACCOMMODATIONAdelaide has more than 5,000 beds within close walking distance of the city, with a further 2,000 in the greater Adelaide area. Accommodation needs can be met with a selection of premium hotels and resorts, guaranteed to suit every budget.

UPCOMING KEY DEVELOPMENTS

> The AUD6 billion redevelopment of the Adelaide Riverbank precinct will see all Riverbank facilities within a five minutes’ walk of the Adelaide Convention Centre. The precinct includes the BioMed City, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Oval and the Festival Plaza development.

> The Adelaide Convention Centre has opened its new East Building, expanding the centre’s footprint to 20,000sqm of multi-purpose space. The AUD397 million redevelopment features a 3,000sqm Plenary Hall, which provides tiered seating for 3,500 people, and boasts the world’s largest rotating seating drums that are capable of seating 320 people each.

> The AUD300 million expansion of SKYCITY Adelaide Casino will commence at the end of 2017. The expansion, which is part of the redevelopment of the Adelaide Riverbank precinct, will include a 5-star hotel and entertainment and retail offering.

Adelaide has an excellent track record for attracting and hosting prestigious international conferences, such as:

> World Aquaculture 2014

> MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer 2016

> Asia Oceania Conference on Obesity 2017

> 68th International Astronautical Congress 2017

> INCOSE (International Council on Systems Engineering) International Symposium 2017

> International Conference of Young Research on Advanced Materials 2018

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Adelaide offers superb cuisine and celebrated wines, with over 200 cellar doors within an hour’s drive of the city. It also has a vibrant festivals and events calendar and offers more attractions just a short trip from the city. Some of Adelaide’s key attractions include:

> Guided by a local food expert, take a gourmet walking tour through the Adelaide Central Market. Interact with stallholders, taste produce and experience the exciting buzz of the largest fresh food market in the Southern Hemisphere.

> Time your meeting around one of Adelaide’s festivals and events like the Adelaide Fringe, Australia’s largest arts festival showcasing the best global and homegrown talent, or OzAsia, a celebration of the city’s creative links with Asia.

> Visit one of the many wineries in the surrounding wine regions of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills. For a unique experience, taste a vintage Tawny from your birth year straight from the barrel at Seppeltsfield Winery.

> Experience the ancient landscape of the Flinders Ranges, including the natural amphitheatre, Wilpena Pound, by plane, hot air balloon or four-wheel drive.

> Fly 30 minutes to Kangaroo Island and visit Seal Bay Conservation Park where you can get up close to the local sea lion colony, or cuddle a koala at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park.

> Tour a working opal mine in Coober Pedy, a mining town where houses, hotels, and museums have been built underground. Before you leave, stop at the Kangaroo Orphanage to pet and care for young joeys.

Key attractionsBioMed City Adelaide will soon be home to the largest

Biomedical research precinct in the

Southern Hemisphere. Currently under

construction, the precinct is located

directly adjacent to the city’s convention

and entertainment hub and will provide

delegates the opportunity to interact with

leading researchers and clinicans.

WEATHER

Adelaide has a mild, Mediterranean climate. Average maximum temperature:

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HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES The city is acknowledged as a centre of excellence in bio-

medical, biopharmaceutical and human therapeutics, diagnostics and clinical trials. Brisbane also has a string of leading research institutes, including Australia’s largest medical research institute and the country’s first initiative of ‘bench to bedside’ medical research — the Translational Research Institute — along with the world-leading QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Australia’s first Ecosciences Precinct is in Brisbane, researching

climate change, mineral and petroleum resources, water issues and environmental balance. The International Water Centre is a joint venture of four leading universities, including the University of Queensland (UQ) and Griffith University, based in Brisbane.

ENERGY AND RESOURCES Brisbane is home to more than 170 of the world’s leading mining

companies, 100 mining equipment and technology service firms, and the CSIRO’s Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies — a world-class research and development precinct that provides the highest standard of science, engineering and innovation for the Australian mining industry.

FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS Recognised as a producer of high-quality, safe and clean food,

Queensland has more than 1,400 Australian and international food companies with established processing facilities. The sector is supported by organisations like the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation at University of Queensland — soon to be a part of Australia’s first dedicated Health and Food Sciences Precinct.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND LOGISTICS Brisbane is increasingly attracting

a diverse range of high-value, knowledge-intensive manufacturers that are utilising technology and human ingenuity as key production inputs, and tapping into global supply chains. Research and development is supported by world-class institutes including the Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation.

DIGITAL INDUSTRIES AND INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

With an abundance of talented human capital supported by leading educational institutions and world-class research and development facilities, Brisbane is attracting major global companies and innovative local start-ups, including Halfbrick Studios, one of the world’s most well-known game developers.

CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Billions of dollars’ worth of major

infrastructure projects are underway or in the planning stage in Queensland, and over the past decade engineering construction has grown fivefold. Future growth is ensured, with a strong and skilled workforce and a growing population.

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Brisbane

Brisbane is a vibrant, river city that enjoys year-round sunny days and is located within close proximity to the Asia Pacific Rim. Beyond the city you will find pristine coastline, sub-tropical rainforests and white sand islands.

Known for its brains as well as its beauty,

Brisbane is home to three of Australia’s

top universities and Australia’s largest

medical research centre. As a world

leader in many areas of research and

innovation, Brisbane has a proven track

record for staging business events that

over-deliver on expectations such as the

highly successful 2014 G20 World Leaders

Summit.

Brisbane is also home to Brisbane

Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC),

which has been named the World’s Best

Convention Centre by the International

Association of Congress Centres.


The city has a “Team Brisbane” approach to attracting business events and can readily open doors to local research and innovation expertise in key industry sectors to boost conference program content, attract specialist presenters and help organisers and delegates expand their networks. Key events include:

> 19th International Congress on Tropical Medicine and Malaria 2016

> World Congress of International Water Association 2016

> World Melanoma Congress 2017

> Congress of the International Society for Biomechanics 2017

> Routes Asia 2018

> IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2018

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)Exhibition space: 20,000 sqmMeeting rooms: 44


Aside from enjoying Brisbane’s relaxed subtropical urban lifestyle, visitors can enjoy the Queensland icons that surround the city, such as the Gold Coast, idyllic subtropical islands and World Heritage-listed rainforests. With an enviable outdoor climate, Brisbane’s quintessential Australian experiences include:

> Cuddle a koala or hand-feed kangaroos at the world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary – Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

> Embrace the local Indigenous culture through an interactive and engaging display of the traditional music and dance of the Mirrabooka tribe.

> Take a ride on the wheel of Brisbane for 360 degree panoramic views of the city.

> Hand-feed wild dolphins at Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Bay.

> Visit one of the world’s wonders – the Great Barrier Reef – on a day trip.

> Time your meeting around one of the city’s festivals and events such as the World Science Festival Brisbane. Successfully held for the first time outside of New York in 2016, Brisbane is the Asia Pacific headquarters for the Festival.

Planning & LogisticsACCESSNamed Best Airport (Australia/Pacific) in the prestigious global Skytrax World Airport Awards 2016, Brisbane Airport has an extensive network of flights linking to 29 international destinations and 41 domestic destinations. The airport is conveniently located 20 minutes from the city through a direct rail link.

ACCOMMODATIONWith more than 13,500 guest rooms and another 1,700 in development, Brisbane offers an extensive range of boutique and brand accommodation options.

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south bankBrisbane’s inner-city oasis and cultural hub

is home to the country’s largest Gallery of

Modern Art, museums, theatres, parklands,

Australia’s only inner-city beach and more

than 70 riverside restaurants and cafes.

WEATHER

Brisbane has a sub-tropical climate with year-round sunny days. Average maximum temperature.


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> In 2018, Brisbane will welcome new Westin and W hotels.

> The Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment, scheduled to open late 2018, will include an exhibition centre, Art Series hotel plus boutique restaurants and cafes on the waterfront underneath the iconic Story Bridge.

> The AUD3 billion Queens Wharf Brisbane integrated resort development will feature five hotels, including a Ritz-Carlton, and is scheduled to be completed in 2022.

> Brisbane Airport is undergoing an AUD3.8 billion development program including a new parallel runway which will be completed in 2020.


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Cairns is the only destination where two World Heritage-listed wonders lay side by side — the Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s Wet Tropics Rainforest.

The region’s stunning natural beauty is

supported by extensive and sophisticated

business tourism infrastructure that plays

a major role in ensuring the natural assets

are sustainably managed.

The tropical location has also been a boon

for industry, with research and innovation

underway in specialty areas including

tropical health and medicine, agriculture,

and tropical architecture and engineering

design.

AGRICULTURE Widespread adoption of techno-logical advances has enabled an

industry worth AUD1.2 billion to thrive in Tropical North Queensland. With expertise in industries including sugar, coffee, bananas, mangoes, fishing and aquaculture, the region is also a major supply base for agricultural services and products like seeds, fertiliser and harvesting equipment. In Cairns, the Australian Tropical Forest Institute is a globally renowned research institute and features the Australian Tropical Herbarium – a collection of over 170,000 plant specimens.

TROPICAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE The Cairns region is a global hub of specialist knowledge in this field.

The Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine at James Cook University focuses on research relevant to tropical Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and the Queensland Tropical Health Alliance Lab at the James Cook campus in Cairns has researchers collaborating to alleviate the burden of tropical diseases such as malaria.

TOURISM With unique natural assets as drawcards, the Cairns region hosts

2.3 million visitors per year, contributing AUD3.1 billion to the economy. Cairns has well developed tourism infrastructure and a highly-skilled workforce, and James Cook University has been ranked first in the world for excellence in tourism research, with particular expertise in tourism in the tropics.

CONSTRUCTION This sector accounts for 9.1 per cent of the total regional economy.

A key strength is expertise in tropical architecture and engineering design, with a proven track record in design and construc-tion to ensure environmentally friendly buildings can withstand severe weather conditions.

EDUCATION The region boasts high quality education facilities, including

Australia’s largest regional university, Central Queensland University, and James Cook University, ranked in the top four per cent of the world’s tertiary institutions. The Great Barrier Reef International Marine College is one of the best equipped marine training centres in the Southern Hemi-sphere.

BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIO FERTILISER Located between the rainforest

and the reef, Cairns is an ideal location for tropical forest science, biopharmaceuticals, natural resource management and research, and the development of marketable products. The Rapid Assessment Unit is collaboration between James Cook University and the Department of Agricul-ture, Fishery and Forestry, focused on the delivery of rapid, non-invasive technologies for horticultural, agricultural and forestry products, and processed foods and allied industries.

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Cairns has a proven track record of harnessing its extensive facilities and sophisticated business events infrastructure to host international conferences such as:

> 51st Annual Meeting of the Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation “The Future of Tropical Biology and Conservation” 2014

> 25th International Society for Neurochemistry Meeting 2015

> Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications & Topical Conference on Antennas and Propagation in Wireless Communications 2016

> International Society for Horticultural Science Symposia on Tropical and Temperate Horticulture 2016

> World Federation for Mental Health Conference 2016

Cairns Convention Centre Exhibition space: 4,055 sqmMeeting rooms: 22


Renowned for its relaxed, tropical climate and laid-back ambience, Cairns boasts the best of Australia’s tropics — with islands, rainforest and reef on its doorstep. Some of the key attractions include:

> Swim, snorkel, dive and sail the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, home to over 3,000 individual reef systems and coral cays.

> Glide just metres above the World Heritage-listed Tropical Rainforest canopy when you take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, located a 15 minutes’ drive from Cairns.

> Join the Kuku Yalanji Indigenous community for a private lesson on traditional hunting and gathering methods at Mossman Gorge, located in the southern part of the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park.

> Experience wildlife in a natural setting – including crocodiles, cassowaries, koalas and quolls – with Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.

> Join a food trail tour of the Atherton Tablelands and sample fresh tropical fruit, rich cheeses, macadamia nuts or award-winning fruit wines and spirits.

Planning & LogisticsACCESSCairns Airport is serviced by eight international airlines, with direct flights from Asia. All major domestic carriers connect Cairns directly to Australian capital cities. Cairns Airport is situated just 10 minutes from Cairns city and a one-hour drive from Port Douglas.

ACCOMMODATIONWith 7,000 rooms available in Cairns city, and 3,700 rooms available in the picturesque village of Port Douglas, delegates can select from five-star international hotels, boutique or apartment style accommodation to suit any budget.


> Following a recently completed AUD13 million upgrade, which included improvements to the Great Hall meeting space, Cairns Convention Centre will undergo a major AUD176 million revamp scheduled to be completed by 2020.

> The new AUD54 million Cairns Aquarium offers unique meeting spaces in the heart of the city, showcasing the diverse marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.

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New hope for malaria The Australian Institute of Tropical Health

and Medicine is at the forefront of global

efforts to eradicate malaria, a disease that

kills more than one million people annually.

A recent AUD1.06 million government

grant is supporting a commercial venture

to test and produce a possible vaccine.

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Australia’s capital, Canberra, is a striking architecturally designed city that is surrounded by expansive forests and natural reserves and features Lake Burley Griffin as a focal point.

Canberra is the home of the Australian

Government and a range of significant

national institutes and cultural attractions,

including the Australian War Memorial,

National Gallery of Australia and the

National Museum of Australia.

Powered by a strong knowledge-based

economy, the city is home to prestigious

universities like the Australian National

University (ANU) and University of

Canberra, and think tanks including the

Australian Academy of Science and the

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial

Research Organisation (CSIRO).

Academic, government and business

communities are well-linked to global

markets, and the city excels at the

innovative industries of the future, like

digital commerce and renewables.

SPACE, SATELLITE AND SPATIAL SCIENCES Home to an extensive network of

space and spatial related industry players, Canberra is a major contributor to global knowledge about the earth’s atmosphere. Contributions include the transmission of signals and images of the first moon landing, exports of key technologies and a Nobel Prize in astrophysics. The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre supports over AUD100 million worth of astronomy and space instrumentation projects and the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex houses one of three Deep Space Network stations for NASA. The world’s leading aerospace and defence companies have headquarters here.

DEFENCE AND SECURITY Canberra is Australia’s defence and security capital, home to the

Department of Defence, the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), key national security, intelligence and border protection agencies and over 13,000 military and defence-civilian personnel. UNSW Canberra is also based at ADFA, providing an integrated defence focus through its education and research program. This thriving industry supports government defence and security needs. Canberra born innovations and technologies now feature prominently in global supply chains, including for cybersecurity, performance improvement of networks, space and spatial sciences and human performance improvement in operation of vehicles, aircraft and equipment. The ANU’s National Security College is a national centre of excellence.

RENEWABLE ENERGY Canberra is a renewable energy powerhouse, with expertise in

renewable energy supply, behind the meter battery storage, research and development, business collaboration and smart grid and data platforms. The ANU is a pioneer of photovoltaic research and its Energy Change Institute is an international leader.

DIGITAL ECONOMY AND E-GOVERNMENT

The city’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has over 1,000 businesses, ranging from multinationals to innovative start-ups. The Australian Government is the largest consumer of ICT products and services. The National Computational Infrastructure, is the Southern Hemisphere’s most integrated supercomputing facility and the CSIRO’s new research unit Data61 is one of the largest digital research teams in the world.

HEALTH AND SPORTS SCIENCE The city has world-class sports science, sports medicine, nutrition,

biometrics, physiology, performance psychology and sports administration expertise and is home to the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), which has produced numerous Olympians and Paralympians. The ANU’s John Curtin School of Medical Research hosts the best and brightest medical minds, with three of its investi-gators receiving Nobel Prizes for medicine or physiology.

INNOVATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION Canberra is home to 45,000

tertiary students and academic staff across five university campuses, including the University of Canberra and ANU. The Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) represents and supports researchers, entrepreneurs and start-ups with accelerator programs and access to investors and venture capital, with pro-grams including the Griffin Accelerator, a three-month intensive program run by Canberra entrepreneurs who invest in, host, teach and mentor selected startups to create successful businesses.

TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE A thriving city full of galleries, museums, restaurants and bars

has driven this sector. The region to home to around 6,800 tourism related businesses.

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Canberra has a long track record for attracting and hosting prestigious international conferences, such as:

> Earth Systems Governance Conference 2015

> International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ICONN 2016

> Australian Cyber Security Centre Conference 2016

> International Federation of Landscape Architects Asia Pacific Conference 2017

> 8th International Conference on Computer Modelling and Simulation 2017

National Convention Centre CanberraExhibition space: 2,000 sqmMeeting rooms: 15


Canberra has an array of stylish restaurants and bars, museums, art galleries and a vibrant enter-tainment scene. Close to the city are mountain ranges, the coastline and Canberra District wine region. Some of Canberra’s key attractions include:

> View Canberra from above in a hot air balloon ride that finishes on the lawns of Old Parliament House.

> Host a dinner under the wings of a Lancaster Bomber at the Australian War Memorial, enjoying an evening amongst exhibitions about Australia’s military history.

> Canoe, sail, paddleboat, row or windsurf across the waters of Lake Burley Griffin.

> Take an exclusive tour at the National Gallery of Australia and see internationally celebrated works of art.

> A short drive out of town, explore the 160-year-old cool climate wine region of Canberra District. Choose from multiple cellar doors to sample fine wines and culinary delights.

> Enjoy a two-hour drive through beautiful farmland, over mountain ranges to the coast for a classic lunch of fish and chips by the water at Batemans Bay.

Planning & LogisticsACCESSThere are 900 flights in and out of Canberra Airport every week, with direct flights from most Australian capital cities and from Singapore and Wellington, New Zealand. By car, train or bus, Canberra is 3 hours from Sydney and 7 hours from Melbourne.

ACCOMMODATIONThe Canberra region has accommodation available for all tastes and budgets. Choose from five-star, boutique and heritage-listed hotels or serviced apartments.


> The National Convention Centre Canberra is undergoing a refurbishment, including an upgrade of existing technology and security systems, as well as new seating. The refurbishment is due for completion in mid-2017.

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Digital Canberra Canberra is a city that’s embracing the

digital age. There’s free public Wi-Fi

throughout the central business district,

the Convention Centre, many outlying

suburbs and shopping districts — even in

the Australian Botanic Gardens.

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OIL AND GAS With abundant resources and proximity to Asian markets, Darwin

is an international oil and gas hub. The Ichthys LNG Project has the longest subsea pipeline in the Southern Hemisphere and is one of the largest gas projects in the world. The AUD100 million Marine Supply Base is bolstering Darwin’s ability to serve the sector, and the North Australian Centre for Oil and Gas at Charles Darwin University is a vital hub for training, education programs and research.

MINING The Northern Territory hosts some of the largest mines and mineral

deposits in the world and is one of Australia’s highest producers of uranium and manganese. The Ranger mine is one of just three in the world to produce in excess of 100,000 tonnes of uranium oxide.

PRIMARY INDUSTRY The Northern Territory supports a range of thriving industries. The

most valuable is beef cattle, which supplies domestic and live export markets and is valued at more than AUD260 million a year. Mangoes are the principal horticultural export, Paspaley pearls are internationally renowned as finest in the world, and diverse aquaculture includes the iconic barramundi, and sustainable harvest of mud crabs and prawns.

RENEWABLE ENERGY This region is home to numerous world-class renewable energy

projects. The Shoal Bay Renewable Energy Facility in Darwin was the first “waste to energy” facility in a tropical region, producing electricity from methane harvested from landfill.

HEALTH The Northern Territory is home to unique opportunities and clinical

presentations not seen elsewhere in Australia. The National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre at Royal Darwin Hospital provides for rapid deployment of specialist medical teams to disasters in Northern Australia and overseas. In conjunction with local technology company, Combined Communication Solutions, the Centre has developed a national barcode triage scanning device for tracking multiple victims from a disaster site to hospital. Menzie’s School of Health and Research is a world-class research centre that is a beacon for development, sustainability and economic advancement in global and national health. The Northern Territory also has significant expertise in Indigenous healthcare, Tropical health, and is home to the Careflight emergency service, one of the largest and most comprehensive aero medical organisation in the world.

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The Northern Territory is resource rich

and home to some of the world’s biggest

mines and some of Australia’s largest

deposits of uranium, zinc-lead, bauxite,

gold, phosphate and manganese.

Darwin and the entire Northern Territory

is alive with ambitious new ventures and

thriving industries: from pioneering large-

scale solar power facilities and world-

class oil and gas infrastructure, to the

Remote Area Health Corps and Careflight.

Darwin is a multicultural harbour city that provides a gateway to Asia and to the unique landscapes of Australia’s Top End.


Darwin has a proven track record of attracting and hosting international events such as:

> The 2nd World Hybrid Asia Pacific Conference on Solar and Hybrid Technologies 2014

> 11th International Mango Symposium 2015

> International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation Darwin 2016

> 2016 Asia Pacific Lymphology Conference

Darwin Convention CentreExhibition space: 4,000 sqmMeeting rooms: 7


Darwin is a relaxed, tropical city that provides a gateway to the quintessential Australian experiences offered across the Northern Territory. Key attractions include:

> Watch the sun dip into the Arafura Sea at Darwin’s Mindil Beach markets, while sampling the best Thai, Sri Lankan, Indian, Chinese, Malaysian, Brazilian, Greek, and Portuguese cuisine.

> Get up close to crocodiles in the ‘Cage of Death’ at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin.

> Take a scenic flight over the escarpment of Kakadu National Park, one of the largest national parks in the world.

> Fish for prized barramundi in the rivers of the ‘Top End’.

> Fly to Australia’s Red Centre to see Uluru, a large sandstone rock formation, and take a guided walk around the base with an Indigenous Ranger.

> Join in on the ultimate outback adventure. Choose between an Airboat, Chopper or Floatplane and enjoy a BBQ breakfast or billabong lunch cruise down the waters of Sweets Lagoon with Outback Floatplanes.

Planning & LogisticsACCESSDarwin airport is directly accessed from major hubs in Asia, and is just four hours flight from most Australian capital cities. There are also major regional airports in Alice Springs and Uluru, which is a three to four hour flight from most Australian capital cities.

ACCOMMODATIONThere are over 4,000 accommodation rooms to suit all budgets available across Darwin.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) The Northern Territory Convention Bureau has identified 15 potential organisations

that conferences can partner with for a CSR initiative. Delegates can visit places like

Helping People Achieve, an organisation that provides opportunities, independence and

accommodation to Territorians with disabilities.

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HEALTH AND SCIENCE The city has a wealth of health and medical infrastructure with

the industry contributing over AUD1.5 billion in annual revenue. The Gold Coast University Hospital is one of Queensland’s largest clinical teaching and research facilities, and Griffith University’s Institute of Glycomics is conducting unique research into the use of carbohydrates for drug and vaccine discovery. The new Griffith Health Centre is one of Australia’s most advanced schools of dentistry, with specialised laboratories and research facilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY As one of the Gold Coast’s fastest growing industry sectors, more

than 400 companies operate within the environmental industry, focusing on construction, coastal and marine consulting, urban planning and design, water treatment technology, professional services in the carbon market and emissions trading. Bond University’s Mirvac School of Sustainable Development is Australia’s first six-star carbon neutral sustainable building.

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES The Gold Coast has over 1,000 businesses engaged in the city’s

creative industries, including film and television, performing arts, music, writing and publishing, architecture, advertising and graphic design. A number of academies and training facilities support these creative industries, including the Queensland College of Art and the Queensland Conservatorium at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus.

FILM The diverse landscapes and vast studio facilities located on the

Gold Coast have made the region a film industry hot spot both in Australia and around the world. Seventy-six per cent of all film production in Queensland happens here, with recent blockbusters including ‘Pirates of The Caribbean’ and ‘Thor’ in 2016. Village Roadshow Studios is one of the largest studios in the Southern Hemisphere.


The Gold Coast ICT industry includes both small to medium enterprises and large national and multinational companies. The city’s four universities are delivering a talented pool of students in fields including software engineering, artificial intelligence, enterprise architecture, multimedia, computer game development and information systems. IBM has an Australia Development Laboratory (ADL) in the city, which is responsible for developing, expanding and supporting IBM’s software portfolio for clients locally and globally.

SPORT The Gold Coast is host of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. It’s a world

leader in the sports industry with over 33 first-class training and competition standard facilities plus a range of auxiliary and support services for international sporting teams and associations. The city also hosts international sporting competitions like the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships and the Quiksilver Pro and Roxy Pro.

TOURISM More than 13 million visitors flock to the Gold Coast every year and

the industry employs 36,000 people.

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The Gold Coast offers a capital city experience alongside sun-drenched beaches and World-Heritage listed rainforest.

As one of Australia’s fastest growing

cities, the Gold Coast is attracting a

workforce of highly skilled and talented

professionals. The city’s industry sectors

include creative industries, health and

medical, and environmental science.


The Gold Coast has an outstanding track record of hosting a wide range of prestigious international conferences, including:

> 13th Congress of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology 2015

> 1st International Energy and Environmental Materials Forum and 3rd International Inorganic and Nanomaterial Forum 2016

> Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference 2016

> 19th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Otitis Media (RAOM) 2017

> Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases 2018 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)

Exhibition space: 10,000 sqmMeeting rooms: 22


The Gold Coast has a range of entertainment and attractions, with theme parks, over 40 international standard or championship golf courses, 600 restaurants and cafés and an abundance of natural wonders. Key attractions include:

> Visit Dreamworld theme park and come fact-to-face with crocodiles and koalas and experience some of the fastest rides in the world.

> Take a private or group surfing lesson on the Gold Coast.

> Partake in Australia’s highest external building climb. SkyPoint Climb, at the top of Q1, provides 360 degree views of the Gold Coast and beyond.

> Take a scenic flight to Lady Elliot Island, a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef.

> Visit Mount Tamborine, located 50 minutes from the Gold Coast, and explore rainforest canopies on the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk.

Planning & LogisticsACCESSThe Gold Coast is serviced by two major international airports, Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport. Brisbane Airport is within one-hour drive of the city.

ACCOMMODATIONWith over 42,000 accommodation rooms, the Gold Coast meets accommodation needs with ease. Choose from a wide variety of international hotels, resorts, apartments, as well as mountain and spa retreats.

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Smart city The 200-hectare Gold Coast Health and

Knowledge Precinct is a rapidly growing

vibrant community where people live,

learn and work. Already home to the

Gold Coast University Hospital and

Griffith University, the AUD550 million

Commonwealth Games village will be built

within the precinct.

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Gold Coast has a sub-tropical climate. Average maximum temperature:


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More than AUD13.5 billion in major infrastructure projects are planned or underway, including:> Revitalising the city centre at Southport,

including the construction of an AUD6.8 million Chinatown precinct.

> Creation of a AUD365 million Gold Coast Cultural Precinct which will include a garden-style amphitheatre that can cater up to 5,000 people.

> Extension of a light rail system connecting key health, knowledge, business and cultural precincts.

> Major expansion of Jupiters Hotel and Casino, including a six star, 17-storey luxury hotel tower, completed before 2018.


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Hobart, the capital of Australia’s island state Tasmania, is a city brimming with heritage charm, a thriving culture and dining scene, and is situated along the shores of the River Derwent.

Tasmania is a place of creativity and

innovation — whether it’s producing cool

climate wines and world-class brews and

blends to complement locally produced

food, or developing new approaches to

business activities, scientific research and

artistic endeavours.

Hobart is a leader in many industry areas

of specialisation, including large-scale,

high-speed catamarans, marine evacuation

gear, high-performance radio antennae and

aquaculture equipment.

AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES With more than 4,000 kilometres of unpolluted coastline, Tasmania

produces more seafood by value than any other state in Australia. It’s the world’s largest supplier of wild abalone and harvests more than 4 million oysters every year. The state is internationally renowned for high-quality aquaculture systems, the largest salmon farmer Tassal ranked world number one for sustainability reporting and transparency. The University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies supports the sector with education and research.

MARINE MANUFACTURING Tasmania is a hub of maritime industry excellence, with a range

of businesses supplying maritime products to local and international commercial and military markets. Hobart based company, Incat, has built 40 per cent of the word’s fleet of large-scale, fast, multi-hull ferries, including the world’s fastest passenger ferry. Research and teaching facilities at the Australian Maritime College are utilised by government bodies and maritime-related businesses world-wide.

ANTARCTIC RESEARCH More than 65 per cent of Australia’s scientists specialising in

Antarctic science and research live in Hobart - the city is recognised internationally as a world-class centre for Antarctic science, research, management, education and logistics. It’s home to the Australian Antarctic Division, researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO’s) Division of Marine and Atmospheric Research, the Cooperative Research Centre for Antarctica

and the Southern Ocean, and the Commission for the Conservation of Marine Antarctic Living Resources.

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE Leading Australian chef Tetsuya Wakuda has described Tasmania’s

growing conditions as ‘beyond organic’, a reflection of the high quality dairy products, meat, vegetables and fruit produced by the state. The sector is backed by research from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, while the Sense-T project - a partnership between the University of Tasmania, government, CSIRO and IBM - is deploying sensors across the state that allow near real-time processing of data, taking the guesswork out of farm management.

HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH The Menzies Institute for Medical Research has been performing

international research for nearly 30 years and has made many significant breakthroughs, including vital information about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and prostate cancer.

MINING The state is one of the most diversely mineralised areas in the

world, with minerals including copper, gold, lead, magnetite, silver, tin, zinc and ultra-high purity silica flour. It is a major supplier of ferro-manganese to the Australian steel industry. The Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES) is home to the largest university-based team of ore deposit researchers in the world. It currently has research projects spanning 35 countries, and has collaborated with more than 60 institutions and universities and 45 industry companies around the world.

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Hobart has a proven track record for hosting international conferences. It is a place where an attractive destination meets the bright minds of the industry and research sectors. Key events include:

> The International Biometric Society Australasian Region Conference 2015

> The Society of Economic Geologists International Conference 2015

> 4th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO2 World 2016

> 22nd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2017) 2017

> The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Delegates’ Meeting and Open Science Conference 2020

Hotel Grand Chancellor, HobartExhibition space: 2,000 sqmMeeting rooms: 11


Hobart is a compact city, known for its sandstone buildings, eclectic art museum, natural beauty and dynamic dining scene. Beyond the city visitors can explore wine regions, mountain ranges, beaches and the World Heritage Tasmanian Wilderness. Some of Hobart’s key attractions include:

> Take a dedicated fast ferry to Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), the largest private museum in the Southern Hemisphere, and stay for lunch at award-winning restaurant The Source.

> Enjoy oysters shucked straight from the water as part of a delicious seafood feast caught and prepared before your eyes on a Seafood Seduction Tour with award-winning Pennicott Wilderness Journeys.

> Enhance your knowledge and appreciation of whiskies with a tour of the Lark Distillery followed by a visit to the Lark Cellar Door and Whisky Bar on the Hobart waterfront, where you can sample their award winning single malt whisky.

> Wander through the Salamanca Market, held every Saturday next to the Hobart waterfront which features food, artisan jewellery and handmade products.

> Take a 2.5-hour drive from Hobart to Freycinet National Park, where a short walk will take you to a lookout where you can view the perfectly curved beach and azure waters of Wineglass Bay - one of Tasmania’s most photographed sights.

Planning & LogisticsACCESSFive airlines operate regular daily jet services between mainland Australia and Hobart. You can also access Tasmania via a car ferry to Devonport, which departs daily from Melbourne.

ACCOMMODATIONHotels are available from central Hobart to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area including lodges, hotels and beach resorts. Hobart has over 2,700 hotel rooms.


> MONA has revealed plans for developments in excess of AUD200 million over the next five years. The developments will include a gallery extension, a new 160-room hotel that will include a function centre, auditorium, spa and pending license approval; a high-roller casino.

> There are a number of new hotels planned for Hobart including:

> Tasmania’s first Vibe Hotel, with construction commencing early 2017

> A new 278-room Crowne Plaza Hotel > 296-room hotel run by Singaporean

company Fragrance Group > A luxurious waterfront 113-room

hotel by Tasmanian developer Federal Group is due to open mid 2017.

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Wrest Point On the shores of the River Derwent, Wrest

Point is a conference venue that can

accommodate up to 1,650 delegates. The

property features five restaurants, four

bars and onsite accommodation.

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Melbourne has been voted the world’s most liveable city six years in a row, by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Ranking, leading the way in culture, health care, education, stability, environment and infrastructure.

Known for its world-changing innovations

and initiatives, Melbourne is home to

some of the best scientific and creative

minds and is the birthplace of inventions

including the Bionic Ear and Relenza, the

anti-flu drug. The city, the second largest in

Australia, also continues to lead in areas of

HIV research and nanotechnology.

Melbourne excels in the fields of medicine,

science, technology, engineering and

education and is recognised for its research

and development, with world-leading

research institutes and state-of-the

technology centres.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS Melbourne is a manufacturing

powerhouse with industries including aerospace, automotive, marine, defence and high-precision sheet metal work. Boeing Aerostructures Australia is the sole supplier of select components for the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and Carbon Revolution supplies mass-produced carbon fibre wheels for Ford Motor Company. Advanced Composite Structures Australia is a world leader in composites technology development and implementation.

HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES The city is internationally recognised as a centre of excel-

lence in medical research and discovery, with strengths in clinical trials, stem cell research and cancer therapies. It is also home to CSL Limited, one of the world’s largest producers of plasma. Greater Melbourne has 27 biotechnology research institutes, seven major teaching hospitals and nine universities. The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute is Australia’s oldest medical research institute.

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Home to a diverse music industry, hundreds of designers and design

firms including architectural, exhibition, fashion, furniture, graphic, jewellery, industrial, multimedia, product and web designers, the city has forged an alliance with sister city and European design capital, Milan. Docklands Studios Melbourne has the latest in filmmaking technology and is one of only four major studio complexes in Australia that services the film and television industry.

FINANCIAL SERVICES Melbourne features a vibrant

financial services cluster, with expertise in superannuation, banking, and funds management. Approximately half of Australia’s funds and superannuation assets are managed from Melbourne, contributing nearly AUD22 billion in Gross Local Product to the city’s economy.


A strong R&D base, supportive start-up business environment and presence of established ICT companies has made Melbourne the “hatching” capital of Australia. Six research-based universities, based in the city, are making a significant contribution to the development of new technologies. Melbourne is the electronic games centre of Australia and home to the largest games studio Electronic Arts.

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY Melbourne has a thriving clean

technology sector, with strengths in wind, energy efficiency, transport, vehicle technologies, carbon trading and green buildings. The Melbourne Energy Institute at the University of Melbourne is bringing together more than 300 researchers to provide global leadership in energy research and deliver solutions for future energy needs.

RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY The city has evolved in the past decade to become a premier global

destination, creating a name as a vibrant, bold and innovative retail and hospitality centre.

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Melbourne has an outstanding track record of hosting some of the world’s largest and most prestigious international conferences and creating long-lasting legacies, such as:

> 22nd World Diabetes Congress 2013

> 20th International AIDS Conference 2014

> International Congress of Immunology 2016

> World Congress of Nephrology 2019> World Congress on Science and

Football 2019> World Congress of Insurance Law 2022

MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND Exhibition CENTRE (MCEC)Exhibition space: 30,000 sqmMeeting rooms: 52

Largest tiered theatre capacity: 5,500Total capacity: 8,400 people

Melbourne is renowned for its vibrant urban lifestyle and culture, from art-filled laneways to modern designed galleries, with many stunning natural attractions within easy reach. Some of Melbourne’s key attractions include:

> Take a tour of the Queen Victoria Market and meet the bakers, cheesemakers and artisan producers who call this 130-year-old market home.

> Take a 30-minute ride on the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, for extraordinary views of the city and surrounds.

> Wander through Melbourne’s laneways, scattered throughout the city, which are home to boutique shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants.

> An hour’s drive from Melbourne is the Yarra Valley, home to more than 80 wineries and known for producing some of Australia’s finest pinot noir.

Planning & LogisticsACCESSThirty-three airlines fly directly to Melbourne from more than 24 international destinations, 401 times a week. Domestic and international terminals are under one roof so no transfers are required.

ACCOMMODATIONThere are currently 10,891 hotel rooms within the central business district, 17,799 within the City of Melbourne and 29,618 hotel rooms in the greater Melbourne region. More than 1,859 serviced apartments or hotel rooms are now under construction.


> The AUD210 billion commencement of stage two of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will significantly increase the footprint by 20,000sqm. The expansion is scheduled to be open in July 2018.

> The 347-room, new-build Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, located next to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, is scheduled to open early 2018.

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Green city The City of Melbourne’s 1200 Buildings

program, to improve environmental

performance of commercial buildings, is

transforming the city and showcasing new,

world leading clean technologies.

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Perth is a friendly and relaxed city that offers modern infrastructure and technological prowess.

Known as a centre of scientific and

technological innovation, Perth is driven

by the needs of a thriving resources sector.

Western Australia is one of the world’s

great mineral provinces, with over 500

commercial projects across 50 different

minerals and nearly 1,000 mines. It’s home

to the first two mines in the world using

fully remote-controlled trucks – controlled

from an operations centre in Perth.

Perth is a hub for both local and

international mining and related supply

chain companies, including their

technology divisions.

COASTAL ENGINEERING Western Australia is a world-leader in research and manufacturing for

water-based industries including shipbuilding, recreational boating, and commercial fishing. The Australian Marine Complex is the Southern Hemisphere’s premier integrated marine industrial facility, and Austal has supplied more than 255 customised vessels to 44 countries, including the US Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.

FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS The state is the nation’s largest grain producing region, and a

significant producer of meat and livestock, dairy, wool, seafood, pearls, horticulture and honey products. It also provides raw materials for a range of processed exports, including wine, ice-cream, barley malt, noodles and fine leather. Perth has the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre and Curtin University’s International Institute of Agri-Food Security.

MINING EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES (METS):

A mining industry operating in some of the world’s harshest conditions has nurtured a technologically advanced sector with more than 650 METS companies. Perth’s Immersive Technologies is the world’s largest supplier of surface and underground mining equipment simulators and Ausdrill has more than 4,000 employees across eight countries.

RESOURCES AND ENERGYWestern Australia is one of the world’s most productive and

diversified mineral and petroleum regions, with the largest reserves of iron ore and is tracking to become the largest exporter of Liquefied Natural Gas. Perth has a concentration of global oil and gas company headquarters, including Chevron and Shell. The city is home to the Energy and Minerals Institute at the University of Western Australia and the Australian Resources Research Centre with CSIRO and Curtin University of Technology.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY The National Centre of Excellence in Desalination leads Australia’s

research in desalination technology, while the Oceans Institute at the University of Western Australia is a multidisciplinary marine research organisation that’s addressing challenges including safeguarding ocean resources.

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Perth has an outstanding track record of successfully hosting and attracting a wide range of prestigious international conferences, such as:

> International Symposium on Victimology 2015

> 20th Australasian Weeds Conference 2016

> International Conference and Exhibition on LNG (LNG 18) 2016

> 15th Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology (APCN) 2016

> World Wide Web Conference WWW 2017

> 12th International Mammalogical Congress 2017

PERTH CONVENTION AND EXHIBTION CENTRE (PCEC)Exhibition space: 16,000 sqmMeeting rooms: 23


Located on the Swan River, Perth boasts coastal charm and colonial history. Key attractions include:

> Take a walk through Kings Park. At 400 square kilometres it’s one of the largest inner city parks in the world, even bigger than New York’s Central Park.

> Catch a 90-minute ferry ride from Perth to Rottnest Island. Here you can swim at one of the island’s 63 beaches, walk the Wadjemup Trail or get up close to a quokka, one of the smallest wallaby species in Australia.

> Visit the historic port Fremantle, bursting with heritage-listed streets, Australian designer boutiques, buskers and restaurants. Sample some of the locally brewed beer at Little Creatures Brewery.

> Take a trip to the Margaret River wine region, which is home to 155 wineries.

> Travel north to Ningaloo Reef to dive with whale sharks, the world’s biggest fish.

Planning & LogisticsACCESSPerth’s airport is serviced by 10 international, five domestic and regional airlines connecting travellers to over 50 destinations around Australia and overseas. A wide network of direct flights from Dubai and across Asia - including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong – provide seamless international connections. Domestic flights connect to all major Australian cities.

ACCOMMODATIONPerth has over 8,000 star rated rooms to suit a variety of budgets, with an addition 2,000 rooms coming on line by 2020. Delegates can enjoy accommodation options in the city, Burswood, Fremantle, Swan Valley or Mandurah.


> Crown Towers Perth opened in December 2016. The hotel is the largest in Perth, featuring 480 guest rooms, suites and villas, upmarket restaurants, a 1,500-seat ballroom, luxury retail outlets, and resort pool and spa facilities.

> Elizabeth Quay is a major development located within a short walk from Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. With sections already complete, the development will feature new restaurants and accommodation options.

> The new Perth Stadium will be a multi-purpose 60,000 seat venue for events including Australian Football, cricket, rugby and concerts. The venue is scheduled to open in 2018.

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smart city The National Resource Sciences Precinct is

collaboration between the CSIRO, Curtin

University and The University of Western

Australia — a one-stop-shop for resource

companies looking to connect with the

nation’s best scientists.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Financial, professional and business services in Sydney make a

bigger contribution to Australia’s GDP than mining and agriculture combined. The city is home to many of Australia’s leading industry associations, financial institutions and insurers, and is the location of choice for the headquarters of China’s top five banks.

HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES New South Wales has 500 biotech companies and institutes, 45 per

cent of Australia’s medical devices industry, and is the headquarters for more than 75 per cent of multinational pharmaceutical companies in Australia. Worldwide genetic and genomic research is underway at the Garvan Institute, and the Lowy Cancer Research Centre brings together researchers in childhood and adult cancers.

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Universities in Sydney and New South Wales are world-renowned

for their academic excellence and research capabilities. Each year, more than 177,900 international students from over 160 countries study at New South Wales universities, colleges and schools. Sydney has six public universities in Sydney, including the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) – both of which featured in the top 100 universities on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2018.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION New South Wales has more than

AUD70 billion in infrastructure investments taking shape over the next four years, from Internet connections to safe drinking water.

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY Sydney has a thriving clean

technology business sector and a range of research institutes focused on reducing energy consumption, producing clean energy and tackling environmental challenges. The CRC for Low Carbon Living is a national research and innovation hub, while UNSW has the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate System Science and the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, where solar engineers have set a world-record in solar energy efficiency.


Sixty-four per cent of Australia’s tech start-up companies are based in New South Wales. Global IT players like Microsoft, IBM and Google, who invented Google maps from its Sydney office, all have headquarters and laboratories located here. Australia’s ICT Research Centre of Excellence, NICTA, has teamed up with the CSIRO to create the largest data innovation group in Australia, Data61.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Sydney is a key exporter of medicinal and pharmaceutical

products, as well as professional and scientific equipment. It has innovative manufacturers like bionic ear pioneer, Cochlear. The New South Wales node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) at UNSW provides researchers and industry with access to state-of-the-art fabrication facilities.

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SYDNEY

Sydney has a highly skilled and educated

workforce and is globally recognised

as having competitive strengths in key

industry sectors, including professional

services, IT, health, education and

research.

These industries are supported by 32

Cooperative Research Centres, nine

Centres of Excellence, and a wide range of

specialised research centres and medical

health institutes.

Sydney, located on the world’s largest natural harbour, is home to the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. More than 250 languages are spoken in this multicultural city.


Sydney has demonstrated its ability to successfully deliver and attract large-scale events such as:

> Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Communications 2014

> International Bar Association Annual Conference 2017

> SIBOS - Swift International Banking Operations Society 2018

> FIGO World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 2021

International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney)Exhibition space: 35,000 sqmMeeting rooms: 70


Sydney is a fun-loving and energetic city where a relaxed outdoor lifestyle sits alongside an edgy cosmopolitanism that gives rise to a thriving arts, music, theatre, sports and dining culture. Some of Sydney’s key attractions include:

> Experience Sydney’s ‘foodie’ culture. Home to hundreds of highly acclaimed chefs and restaurants, the city has been named the world’s most exciting place to eat by the Los Angeles Times.

> Visit some of the 17 beaches on Sydney Harbour, including Camp Cove, which is popular with divers.

> Take a trip on the ferry to Taronga Zoo, one of the world’s most scenic zoos, and get up close to native animals and rare and endangered species.

> Attend one of the regular performances at the Sydney Opera House or take a behind-the-scenes tour to learn more about this iconic landmark.

> Learn to surf at the famous Bondi Beach, located 20 minutes from the city.

Planning & LogisticsACCESSSydney airport is located 20 minutes from the city centre, servicing over 40 international airlines and offering over 630 flight arrivals each week. Three domestic carriers allow easy transfers to and from other cities around Australia.

ACCOMMODATIONThere are over 33,000 accommodation rooms, the majority in the central business district.


> Located next to the ICC Sydney, the newly-built five star Sofitel Darling Harbour features 590-rooms, an infinity pool overlooking Darling Harbour, nine meeting rooms, and a ballroom that can accommodate up to 450 people.

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FESTIVALSTime your event to coincide with one of

the many annual festivals in the harbour

city, like Vivid Sydney. As part of the

program, Vivid Ideas brings together

creative leaders to discuss topics including

technology, design and architecture, film

and screen, visual arts, performance, and

advertising and marketing.

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