Brisbane

Location

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, a region rich in world-class beach, river, rainforest and mountain experiences. Brisbane is Australia’s fastest-growing city.  Just one hour's drive from the city, you will discover the lush country hinterland, mountains and forests of South East Queensland and the blue waters and white sandy beaches of the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. There are some amazing tourist destinations including Sea World, Movie World, Dream World and the late Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo all within an hour’s drive of Brisbane City. 

Congress venue

The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is the ideal venue for the World’s Poultry Congress with its award-winning catering, advanced technological capabilities and functional flexibility. The centre is considered one of the world’s leading purpose-built convention centres and is centrally located in the heart of the South Bank Parklands within walking distance of the city’s business district.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets
South Bank QLD 4104 Australia
T: +61 7 3308 3000
F: +61 7 3308 3500
W: www.bcec.com.au

Congress registration desk

Registration will be conducted at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre at the following times:

Congress:

Registration will be open on the foyer level of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre at the following times:

Climate

The Brisbane winter is mild and very pleasant. Most winter days are sunny with average temperatures of around 12-23º C (54-73º F) See “Dress” below for clothing hints.

Special diets

Please note that a special diet requirement is when a person chooses to omit certain foods or food groups from their diet on religious, ethical, moral or medical grounds. Provision will be made for food intolerances, Halal and Kosher requests, as well as vegetarian/vegan requests. Please note that requests for non-specific requirements, such as low GI or low fat, cannot be guaranteed. If you have a special dietary requirement, please indicate this on the registration form.

Dress

Smart casual attire is appropriate for the Congress sessions, Welcome Reception, and Congress dinner. Winter nights in Brisbane can be chilly so we suggest you bring a warm jacket for outdoor
activities.

Mail and messages

The Congress Managers do not accept responsibility for personal  mail. Please have mail sent to your accommodation address. A message board will be located near the registration desk. Please advise potential callers to contact the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (telephone + 61 (0)7 3308 3000 (or 1800 063 308 within Australia) and ask for the World’s Poultry Congress. Messages cannot be delivered personally

Contact details

Prior to the Congress

WPC 2008
Event Planners Australia
PO Box 1517
Eagle Farm QLD 4009
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:   +61 (0)7 3858 5594
Facsimile:   +61 (0)7 3858 5499

At the Congress

Congress office
Registration will be open on the foyer level of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre at the following times:

More Information

Other tourist information sites of interest:

Our Brisbane: www.ourbrisbane.com.au  
Tourism Queensland:  www.queenslandholidays.com.au
Australian Tourist Commission:  www.australia.com
Australian Immigration Department: www.immi.gov.au/visitors/