Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Convention CentreBronzeEarthCheck PlatinumAIPC APEX 'Worlds Best' Convention Centre Award (2016-2018)AIPC APEX Award Runner Up (2020-2022)

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Brisbane, Queensland, AUby ASM Global

171,000 sqm

Indoor Space

4,000

Plenary Capacity

2,000

Banquet Capacity

44

Breakout Rooms

3

Exhibition Halls

About this Venue

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is a world-class convention centre located in Brisbane, Australia, within the South Bank cultural and entertainment precinct. It is owned by South Bank Corporation on behalf of the Queensland Government and managed by ASM Global. BCEC is known for hosting a wide range of events, exhibitions, and conferences, offering flexible meeting and event spaces, and has received numerous industry awards, including the AIPC APEX 'Worlds Best' Convention Centre Award. The Centre is committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

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Venue at a Glance

Venue Type

Convention Centre

City

Brisbane

Country

AU

Total Indoor Space

171,000 sqm

Max Plenary

4,000

Max Banquet

2,000

Breakout Rooms

44

Exhibition Halls

3

Airport Distance

20 min

Full Address

Cnr Merivale Street and Grey Street, South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, AU

Event Spaces & Rooms

10 configurable spaces

Space NameTypeTheatreClassroomBanquetReceptionArea
Great Hallauditorium
Plaza Ballroomballroom
Plaza Auditoriumauditorium
Boulevard Auditoriumauditorium
Plaza Terrace Roomballroom
Boulevard Roomroom
Sky Roomroom
Arbour Loungelounge
Concord Ballroomballroom
Arbour Boardroomboardroom

Sustainability

BCEC is EarthCheck Platinum certified, demonstrating 14 consecutive years of best practice in sustainability. Initiatives include an organic dehydrator to reduce food waste by up to 85%, a reusable cup scheme, a partnership with BlockTexx to recycle uniforms and textiles, and a partnership with the Reforest carbon offset program. The Centre's 2023 expansion features an energy-efficient design with a living green façade. Recent lighting transformations in the Plaza Ballroom and Great Hall have led to significant energy savings (66% and 75% respectively). BCEC integrates sustainability into all aspects of its business, from construction to procurement and food distribution, and uses green cleaning products.

Certifications

EarthCheck PlatinumAIPC APEX 'Worlds Best' Convention Centre Award (2016-2018)AIPC APEX Award Runner Up (2020-2022)

Notable Past Events

11 events hosted

2001 Goodwill Games
2014 G20 Leaders' Summit
Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
Brisbane International Boat Show
Home Show
Lifeline's Bookfest
Brides Wedding & Honeymoon Expo
World Travel Expo
Kraftwerk concert (2023)
World's largest and most influential HIV sciences conference (July 2023)
Queensland's mass vaccination hub (2021)

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Quick Facts

Airport
20 min drive
Exhibition Halls
3
Breakout Rooms
44
Indoor Space
171,000 sqm

Contact Information

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Destination

Brisbane, Australia

Asia-Pacific — Oceania

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Data Quality

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Last Verified

27 Mar 2026

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