Description
ABOUT US
Canberra Convention Bureau is the peak body responsible for attracting conferences and meetings to the Canberra region. With over 30 years experience, our mission is to promote Canberra as an exceptional business events destination to Australia and the world. With the support of a highly collaborative community, our team secures conferences, meetings, incentives programs and other business events to the region by working with associations, corporate organisations and meeting planners.
The Bureau is a not for profit association funded by ACT Government and industry partners. Its role is to provide expert assistance to clients through every stage of event planning, free of charge.
Our services include:
- Preparing and presenting bids
- Securing local support from government, industry and academia
- Event planning assistance including sourcing suitable venues, accommodation and suppliers
- Organising and hosting site inspections
- Delegate boosting and promotional support.
WHY CANBERRA
As the national capital Canberra is not only the political pulse of Australia, it's also home to some of the most impressive national establishments, cultural attractions, research and academic institutes. When you meet in Canberra you connect with a potent combination of knowledge, culture and influence, guaranteed to create an inspiring event.
KNOWLEDGE
Canberra's intellectual assets are striking with four of Australia's top universities based here: Australian National University, University of Canberra, Australian Catholic University and UNSW Canberra, located at the Australian Defence Force Academy. Canberra is home to nationally significant research institutions such as the Australian Academy of Science, Australian Institute of Sport, the National Archives of Australia, National Library of Australia and CSIRO to name just a few.
CULTURE
Canberra is the custodian of Australia's stories and so its cultural DNA is impressive. The city's national attractions and buildings each express different aspects of our national identity through their architecture, collections and exhibitions. The Who's Who of museums and galleries are in Canberra including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of Australia, National Film and Sound Archives and the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Australia's currency is manufactured at the Royal Australian Mint and Questacon brings science and technology to the community. A thriving artist community exists, whether it be in music (ANU School of Music), theatre (Canberra Theatre, The Street Theatre Canberra) Dance (Canberra Dance Development Centre) or Art (Canberra Glassworks).
INFLUENCE
Canberra is a purpose-built city, created to facilitate our democracy's most important meeting, the Australian Parliament. When you meet in Canberra, Federal Government, key decision-makers, industry and association leaders as well as trade organisations, and the diplomatic community are nearby, for both national and international delegate support. The world's media, through the parliamentary press gallery, is on your doorstep.
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
BID FOR A CONFERENCE
Conferences provide a stage for showcasing local expertise, to network with peers, exchange ideas and invite funding opportunities. Hosting a conference also offers professional and personal rewards. It raises your profile to peers, and of your industry to government, business and academia.
Promote Canberra's research and innovation leadership within your field of interest
Build your professional and personal credentials
Bring key issues to the attention of Federal Government
Provide local professionals and students the opportunity to attend a national conference
Identify new funding streams, research links and industry partnerships
Attract trade and investment opportunities that benefit your organisation as well as the region's economy.
At Canberra Convention Bureau we focus on showing the world that Canberra is a city of ambition, creativity and brilliant possibilities. The best way we know how to do this is by increasing the number of national and international conferences that are held here.
The Bureau has a long and successful track record of supporting local bid hosts to attract business events to Canberra. Best of all, the Bureau's services are free of charge. If you have ever considered hosting a conference and didn't know where to start, you can benefit from our expertise and professional support services. We will:
- Identify local Government, industry and academic links that will be enhance the bid
- Produce a professional bid document with a compelling business case for the event to be held in Canberra
- Secure letters of support from key political, academic and industry figures
- Assist with the presentation of the bid to the organising committee or decision maker
- Connect you to the expertise available through the Bureau's Research and Learning Institutes Group
- Assist with sourcing the best venues, accommodation and services for your event
- Organise and host site inspections for key decision makers
- Recommend the services of professional conference organisers if required
- Provide access to a range of delegate boosting resources to increase attendance at your event
- Offer pre and post touring information.
