Birthplace of the world’s first ever cancer vaccine – Brisbane is acknowledged as a leading international research and scientific hub. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, through their newly formed Convention Advocates Partnership brings together a group of influential and dynamic scientists, researchers and academics who are international leaders in their fields, in a collaborative partnership to boost the profile and standing of Brisbane internationally. The importance and merit of harnessing academia, research and business events for the economic and intellectual advancement of Brisbane is one of the influencing factors behind the BCEC Advocates Partnership initiative.

Popular location for research sector communities

BCEC Advocates Partnership has a major role to play in showcasing Brisbane’s world changing science to the international community and in promoting the city’s potential as a destination for international conferences and events, resulting in increased international conventions for the city and the Centre. The Convention Advocates Partnership recognises the talents and achievements of this eminent group of professionals and draws on their knowledge and international leadership in their particular areas of speciality to develop future opportunities in the evolvement of Brisbane as a popular location for scientific and research sector communities.

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