Discover Brisbane and IDW 2025 Venue
Venue
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) will open its doors to host IDW2025. The venue is situated in the heart of Brisbane and was opened in 1995. BCEC is owned by South Bank Corporation on behalf of the Queensland Government and is proudly managed by leading international venue management specialists ASM Global.
Address: Merivale St, South Brisbane QLD 410
Programme Venue Rooms Allocation
Ten rooms at BCEC are designated for IDW 2025 programme sessions. Please view the floor plan and different room layout configurations below, as each will be set up differently:
- Plaza Terrace Room: Banquet style 8 pax per table to 500 pax with wider spacing
- M1 & M2: Classroom style (tables and chairs), 90 pax per room
- M3 & M4: Classroom style (tables and chairs), 120 pax per room
- P1 & P2: Classroom style (tables and chairs), 90 pax per room
- P3, P4, P5: Theatre style (chairs, no tables), 108 pax per room
Levels, Rooms and Getting Around
IDW 2025 will take place on the Plaza Level (red) and the Mezzanine Level (yellow). The Plaza Terrace Room is the room for the main Plenary Sessions, which was purposely picked with accessibility front-of-mind as it is a flat room (rather than a tiered auditorium). Hearing-loop capabilities can be fitted upon request through emailing the Conference Secretariat.
The registration desk will be located on the Plaza Level Foyer, just to the left of the escalators. We kindly ask that if you have accessibility requirements, to email the Conference Secretariat ahead of IDW 2025 to best accommodate your needs. All delegates are required to check-in to the conference upon arrival at the registration desk.
Both of our booked levels on the Plaza Level and Mezzanine Level are directly beneath each other, so delegates will not have to travel far to reach the appropriate rooms. Both the Plaza Level and Mezzanine Level have escalator access in the centre of the foyer spaces, as well as elevator access close by. Download the IDW 2025 Accessibility map.
Conference breaks and catering
Meal breaks will be served on both the Plaza and Mezzanine foyers. This will provide two spaces for delegates to enjoy catering and will also help with the flow of getting everyone served in a timely manner. IDW 2025 also has exclusive access to the Plaza Terrace (outdoors) which has tables and chairs as part of the hire. Delegates can use this space during the breaks to sit down and eat, as well as for one-to-one meetings.
Accessibility at BCEC
* The BCEC offers a complimentary wheelchair service for visitors. The wheelchairs are available for loan on a first come, first served basis and can be collected from the Information Desks (at the Merivale Street Foyer and the Grey Street Foyer).
* Hearing loops are installed in all meeting rooms, and all internal lifts have braille signage and control panels.
* Accessible unisex toilets are located throughout the Centre and are located adjacent to major restroom blocks.
BCEC strives to provide safe, equitable and inclusive access for all visitors.
Sustainability at BCEC
The host venue, BCEC has achieved EarthCheck Platinum Certification in 2021 and has a number of initiatives designed to support sustainability:
* Leftover meals from IDW 2025 will be donated to Foodbank, Australia’s largest hunger relief organisation, to support the homeless.
* Over 80% of BCEC produce is sourced from local suppliers to reduce carbon footprint.
* Organic waste dehydrator turns 100kg of organic waste into 10kg of nutrient rich biomass to reduce kitchen waste by 85%
Discover Brisbane
The IDW 2025 organisers has curated offerings to explore the city of Brisbane and beyond to ensure your travel to Australia is extra memorable. These itineraries are suitable for pre and post conference to experience the best Brisbane and surrounds has to offer.
Plan your trip with these exclusive holiday deals. From glamping to luxury escapes; food, brewery or island tours to wildlife encounters; Brisbane has it all.
Find out more about what’s on in Brisbane by downloading the Brisbane Visitor Guide.
Must-see itinerary in Brisbane for first-time visitors (suggested by locals):
- Swim at Streets Beach in South Bank Parklands
- Explore Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
- Visit the Queensland Cultural Centre
- Explore the Queensland Museum
- Take a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane
- Emporium Hotel rooftop bar or The Healing Stone spa
- Eat at Howard Smith Wharves (dining precinct)
- Visit Fish Lane (dining precinct)
- Take a selfie at the Brisbane sign
- Shop in Queen Street Mall. You’ll find Wintergarden shopping centre, the Brisbane Arcade and Tattersall’s arcade
- Explore the Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse
- Participate in a Park Run on Saturday morning at 7am at South Bank
- See a show at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
- Queen’s Wharf Precinct (dining precinct)
- Catch a CityCat (river ferry)
- Conquer the Story Bridge with the Story Bridge Adventure Climb – one of only three bridge climbs in the world.
- 24 hours in Brisbane ideas: Brisbane tourist sights in a day; Brisbane foodie adventure; Active adventure
- Read about the different regions of Brisbane in the inner city
- Explore the regions of Great Brisbane from Scenic Rim to Moreton Bay Region
- Discover North Stradbroke Island with an authentic Aboriginal cultural experience
- Why not take a 50c train and head to Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast?
- Or if you’re hiring a car, why not visit the Glass House Mountains or Byron Bay?
Discover Queensland
Queensland is a land of surprising contrasts and textures – from prehistoric rainforests to reef-fringed beaches, sunburnt plains to urban laneways.
Discover more of Queensland and its fantastic destinations. Come for IDW 2025 but stay for an unforgettable holiday and see why Queensland is the best address on Earth.
Discover Australia
From adventure experiences to interactions with wildlife, Australia is home to a wide variety of opportunities to relax, explore and unwind. Attending IDW 2025 offers the perfect platform for exploring this vast country, from organised tours of nearby research organisations to opportunities to come face-to-face with iconic flora and fauna at nearby attractions like Australia Zoo, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Dreamworld.
Key phone numbers
Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre: (07) 3006 6290
Emergency (ambulance, police or fire brigade): 000