Venue

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

The IDS 2026 Congress will take place at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC).

BCEC is situated in the heart of Brisbane, Australia and is a premier venue for sports, exhibitions, and a wide array of events. This world-class facility is renowned for hosting international sporting competitions, as well as an extensive range of conferences and cultural events.

Established in 1995, the BCEC is located in the vibrant South Bank precinct, offering visitors a multifaceted experience with its proximity to the city’s cultural and entertainment hubs. 

Getting to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 

  • BUS
    6min walk from Cultural Centre Station (platform 1) – Lines 100, 204 330 333, 444 460, 61
    6min walk from Cultural Centre Station (platform 2) – Lines 100, 204 330 333, 444 460, 61 N100, N339
    9min walk from Stanley Street at Gallery of Modern Art – Line 444
  • TRAIN
    13min walk from South Bank Station 
    21min walk from Roma Street Station 
    23min walk from Central Station
    24min walk from Milton Station
  • FERRY
    7min walk from South Bank Ferry Terminal 1 Lines Uqsl 1410
    10min walk from North Quay 1 – Lines Chop-400, Uqsl-1410
    10min walk from North Quay 2 Lines Chop-400

The 2026 IDS Congress will be held on the traditional lands for the Turrbal and Jagera/Yuggera Peoples, and we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. The IDS and ADS acknowledge that the Turrbal and Jagera/Yuggera Peoples are the custodians of Brisbane City, and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still important to the living Turrbal and Jagera/Yuggera Peoples today. We pay our respects to Elders both past, present, and emerging and to the members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community