5 reasons to host your Medical or Health event in Brisbane

The global healthcare services market, valued at approximately $8trn, is advancing rapidly. Every year innovations in medtech transforming lives. Events in this sector are some of the most dynamic, making location a crucial factor.

Brisbane, Queensland is a leader in health sciences and medtech innovation, and offers unparalleled opportunities for impactful health events. Here are five reasons why Brisbane performs highly as a destination for medical events.

Why Brisbane?

Brisbane is home to top research institutes

Brisbane’s vibrant life sciences sector, anchored by the globally renowned Translational Research Institute (TRI), the Herston Health Precinct and The University of Queensland, supports pioneering advancements – from needle-free vaccine technology to Alzheimer’s research. Brisbane is now home to the largest health cluster in the Southern Hemisphere and provides your event with a powerful platform for collaboration and innovation.

Brisbane has world-class conference facilities and accommodation

From the acclaimed Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre to boutique function spaces and hotels, Brisbane offers world-class conference venues, inspiring social event venues and over 21,000 accommodation rooms ranging from international five-star brands to budget-friendly options.

Brisbane is a globally connected city

Brisbane Airport offers delegates 24/7 operations and connectivity to 32 international destinations, with the most domestic connections in Australia and outstanding international access to Asia, North America and Europe and it continues to increase new route connections. Brisbane’s compact, walkable city centre invites attendees to explore the city’s charm with ease, making for a truly enjoyable and accessible event experience.

Brisbane has a track record of hosting major international events

Brisbane has a strong track record of holding major international events. The Australian city hosted the G20 Summit, the World Down Syndrome Congress and the Options XII for the Control of Influenza Conference 2024. Brisbane’s reputation as a vibrant global city has been boosted by its selection as the host for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, when it will be home to the largest sporting event in the world.

Brisbane health events have seen great success – case study of Multi-Omics

In December 2024, Multi-Omics Conference was held in Brisbane the second time, bringing together leaders in the field to discuss this rapidly advancing scientific field with applications to cancer, infectious diseases and immunology. The conference explored how the understanding of disease biology can be leveraged by cutting-edge tech, delivering perspectives on spatial genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics approaches, paired with spatial informatics and platform technologies.

“Multi-Omics 2022 was an incredible conference bringing together the global leaders from biotech, precision medicine, oncology, patient advocacy and digital pathology to Brisbane to understand how we can collectively move the science and field forward towards personalised healthcare,” said Dr Arutha Kulasinghe, senior research fellow, Clinical-oMx Lab, Frazer Institute, University of Queensland.

Look to Brisbane for your next event

“A successful health event is defined by factors like networking, proximity to medical institutions and supportive local infrastructure,” says Lorelle Chittick, general manager Tourism, Business and Major Events at Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA).

With state-of-the-art facilities, world-class researchers and a collaborative ecosystem, Brisbane is the ideal destination for medical event organisers. Get in touch with the business events team at Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) and start planning your event in Brisbane today: https://choose.brisbane.qld.au/events/business-events/contact-the-business-events-team

Sponsored by Brisbane Economic Development Agency in partnership with Business Events Australia.