Through the combined efforts of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), Destination Gold Coast and the Neural Network Society, the city has won the world’s premier international conference in the area of neural networks theory, analysis and applications.

The International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (IJCNN) is a significant win for the Gold Coast, attracting over 500 professionals, researchers and academics who will meet for six days to discuss machine learning, computational neuroscience, neuroengineering and more.

Adrienne Readings, General Manager, GCCEC and Chair of Destination Gold Coast said, “prestigious conferences such as IJCNN 2023 not only bring economic benefit to the city but also the opportunity for collaboration, capacity building and knowledge sharing.

“As a leading centre for technology, engineering and science, with our world-class hospitals, three universities, the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge precinct, the Gold Coast attracts valuable business events in these fields.”

The international bid submission was led by Professor Brijesh Verma, General Co-Chair of IJCNN 2023 and was supported by Tourism Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Destination Gold Coast (DGC).

Tourism Australia Managing Director, Phillipa Harrison, said IJCNN 2023 is another international event which has been secured for Australia with the support of the Business Events Bid Fund program.

“Business events are such an important part of our visitor economy and, with the support of the Bid Fund, it is great to see we are continuing to build a strong pipeline of future events for Australia,” Ms Harrison said.