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Brisbane : let ’ s meet here & now !

Queensland has been the envy of the world during COVID and its capital is ready to raise the roof for business events of all shapes and sizes from around the country and beyond . By Brad Foster
I have to admit I have a soft spot for Brisbane , having grown up there in the early eighties . What it has become since is nothing short of phenomenal .
Today ’ s Brisbane has adapted and evolved to become a contemporary , global city that is confident in its own identity . It offers a unique mix of culture , lifestyle and business , from arts and dining precincts , to its unrivalled natural experiences , innovative start-ups and business hubs .
With a subtropical climate – yes , we ’ ve all seen Queenslanders sunning themselves in winter as we ’ re dressed for ski season down south – Brisbane encourages an active lifestyle . Couple that with its seemingly endless leisure offerings and continual economic growth and you can expect something new and different every day you ’ re there .
Where many other states and territories have been bunkered down over the past two years , Brisbane and its residents have been hard at it , opening , improving and planning for a bright future where anything is possible .
Already home to the award-winning Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre — it won two Meetings & Events Australia awards this year — the Royal International Convention Centre , and a variety of inspiring mid-range and smaller venue options , there are plenty more event spaces recently opened or just around the corner , with many making the most of its stunning year-round weather .
Getting there from the southern states is simple . And not only that , when you get off the plane at Brisbane Airport , you ’ re less than 20 minutes ’ drive from the heart of the city .
There ’ s no need to hire a car either . Compact , and with great public transport , Brisbane is the perfect city to ditch the Ubers and hit the pavement from your hotel accommodation to your event venue . S
Brad Foster has been a journalist covering the events sector for many years . He now works as a communications specialist with ICMSA , a writer , and just recently radio reporter .
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