Visitor Information
Accommodation
Rydges Southbank is conveniently located right next to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. To make a booking you will need to book online at our special event accommodation website. A deposit of one night’s accommodation or a credit card number is required to secure the booking.
Venue
The event will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre – a world-class venue over three levels, purpose-built to provide superb flexibility and versatility under one roof.
The Centre is located in the unique South Bank riverside precinct, the city’s cultural and entertainment hub. Centrally located, the centre is in walking distance of most major hotels and is easily accessible by train (Sth Brisbane Station) or City Cat ferry (South Bank 1 & 2 station).
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About Brisbane
Brisbane is Australia's fastest growing city and is rated the world's sixth best business destination by the Economist Magazine.
The gateway to the country's most popular tourist region, Brisbane is serviced by world class domestic and international airports located just 20 minutes from the city centre. Brisbane International Airport operates 24/7 and has direct international flights each week.
With an all year round idyllic climate, Brisbane is a dynamic, sophisticated and cosmopolitan city with a relaxed, friendly alfresco lifestyle.
Social Events
Exhibition Opening Cocktail Party
Tuesday 27 March 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
FutureGAS 2012 Exhibition Hall
$88 or free with full registration
Register now
The event will be officially opened on Tuesday evening as delegates and exhibitors gather together in the exhibition area to enjoy canapés and a range of drinks. Meet old friends and make some new ones as the event officially gets underway.
Engineers at the Exhibition Drinks
Wednesday 28 March 5:00pm – 7:00 pm
Free!
Engineers, project managers and like-minds are invited to take part in social drinks in the Exhibition Hall before ushering in the night of nights – The Gala Dinner.
Gala Dinner and Awards Evening
Wednesday 28 March 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$189 or included with full registration
This highly enjoyable night is not to be missed and provides a great opportunity to network with your industry colleagues. The FutureGAS Gala Dinners in 2009, 2010 and 2011 have been one of the standout highlights of the event, and this year promises to be even better.
The FutureGAS 2012 Awards proudly sponsored by Jemena will also be announced at the Gala Dinner, promoting and celebrating innovation, achievement and success.
Foreign Trade Business Lunch
Thursday 29 March 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Australia’s trade relationship with Asia in particular has been strengthened due to the role played by export LNG. During this business lunch officials from foreign trade departments and representatives from international organisations are welcomed to the Exhibition Hall to meet with delegates and exhibitors, discuss international opportunities and strengthen relationships.
Women in Energy: Gas Networking Breakfast
Thursday 29 March 8:00 – 9:00 am
Free!
The Exhibition Hall will open early on Thursday morning to welcome women of the industry for a networking breakfast and panel discussion which will address the role of women in the gas industry and how we can work towards encouraging more women to pursue careers in the industry.
While the gas industry has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, more young Australian women are being encouraged to consider careers in engineering and resources. Events such as the Women in Energy: Gas Networking Breakfast facilitate development opportunities for professionals (male or female) to ensure that there are positive role models to ‘blaze the trail’.
