Brisbane’s Award Winning Convention Centre

BRISBANE’S convention and exhibition business is booming.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has been named the World’s Best Convention Centre at the Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) in Nantes, France.

Queensland premier and minister for the arts Annastacia Palaszczuk congratulated BCEC and operators AEG Ogden on the prestigious award, which has previously been won by centres in global cities such as London and Vancouver.

In receiving the Award BCEC General Manager Bob O’Keeffe said the win was the pinnacle of the Centre’s 158 industry awards, and the highest global acclaim both for the Centre’s capabilities and for Brisbane as a leading international meetings destination.

“It is a great honour, and I believe a tribute to the dedicated and passionate AEG Ogden team that has operated the venue for the past 21 years”, said O’Keefe. “The Apex Award is an international benchmark for industry excellence, and we are excited that we have managed to achieve this kind of recognition”.

Thinking about visiting the centre?

The 2nd Annual Queensland Public Sector Women in Leadership Summit 2016 is being held at the Brisbane convention centre later this year.

The Public Sector is one of the most complex and ever-changing environments, and to become a successful leader requires insight into not only the internal and external challenges facing the sector, but also an understanding of how to lead people through change and complexity. Essential features of this foundational skillset include the ability to inspire a positive workplace culture, communicate organisational priorities and improve team performance in times of change. Whilst these may appear straightforward, the aptitude for applying and adapting these techniques under pressure, strategically and effectively, is difficult to master.

Before you make the step into executive-level leadership, you must become confident in your ability to aptly execute demanding tasks by appropriately selecting and applying your honed skills in the face of challenge. This workshop will facilitate your understanding of leading in complex environments and how to build a tailored skillset that enhances your strengths. It will provide a platform for strategy development and inspire techniques to incorporate and adapt your skills into your working environment, as well as effective ways to demonstrate your credibility and step up into leadership.