The Cairns Convention Centre is set to host over 21,000 medical and scientific delegates from Australia and abroad between now and June 2025.
The venue has already welcomed a range of global experts in 2024 and is gearing up for further high-profile events, cementing its position as a hub for knowledge exchange and collaboration in tropical health, life sciences, and other fields.
In July 2024, Cairns made history by hosting the Viruses of Microbes (VoM) Conference, a prestigious event previously held exclusively in Europe. The five-day gathering attracted over 500 experts in microbial virology.
Jeremy J. Barr, Associate Professor from Monash University and Co-Chair of VoM, praised Cairns, saying, “Hosting the meeting in Cairns was an easy choice. Cairns’ unique wildlife, scenery, and setting offer a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s rare to have a conference with a tropical coral reef one side of the venue and a rainforest, the other.”
Upcoming conferences at the Centre include the Australasian Genomic Technologies Association Annual Conference in October 2024 and the Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Annual Scientific Meeting in May 2025.
Janet Hamilton, General Manager of the Cairns Convention Centre, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome delegates from around the world. Cairns is not only a world-class conference destination but also offers delegates an unforgettable cultural experience.”