Brisbane, 18th May: More good news from Australia. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) will host a total of 100 events this month, including 16 conventions which are expected to feature more than 43,000 delegates.

The 16 conventions to be held at BCEC includes two largely international events, while the others are national or state level events. The conventions are mostly focused on the scientific, medical and healthcare sectors - including leukaemia research, critical care, cardiovascular genetics and nuclear medicine. In June, the venue will host an additional 14 conferences and five exhibitions, as well as a number of corporate meetings and functions.