Brisbane, 19th April: The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has confirmed that it secured 77 new conventions, which will generate an estimated A$144 million (US$193 million) for the Queensland economy.

The events will support some of the state’s key sector industries including technology, transport, population, healthcare, science and research. It is expected the events will attract more than 50,000 delegates to Brisbane and benefit local businesses across Queensland’s hospitality and tourism sectors.