The Gold Coast is set to welcome 700 delegates for the 2017 International Communications Energy Conference (INTELEC).
Taking place October 2017, the five-day conference, sponsored by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), will look at the latest in communications power systems, energy storage and energy conversion.
Gold Coast Business Events director, Anna Case, says that the Gold Coast is a premier destination for conferences and meetings.
“In cooperation with our industry partners, Gold Coast Business Events secured 27 national and international conferences for the Gold Coast in June, with an estimated economic impact of around A$17million (approx US$13m) for the local economy,” she says.
The liquidity in economic benefit from international conferences spans the city, yielding significant spend across accommodation, off-site attraction visitation, hospitality and leisure.
Infrastructure including the G:link light rail network, refurbishment of Pacific Fair and major development in the Broadbeach precinct have all strengthened the Gold Coast's appeal to conference organisers.
“Events like INTELEC 2017 further enhance the Gold Coast’s reputation as a premier business events destination,” says Kate Jones, minister for tourism and major events.
“The Gold Coast welcomed more than 430,000 business-related visitors in the year to March 2016.”
Attendees will participate in technical presentation sessions, educational tutorials and workshops. The conference will also feature a comprehensive technical tour.
The 39th INTELEC is due to take place October 22 – 26, 2017 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland.
