IFDAS 2009 was held at the AUD $167 million Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) officially opened on 29 June 2004, providing the Gold Coast with its first and Queensland with its third convention centre.

Conveniently located in the heart of the Gold Coast, the GCCEC features a Main Arena, Exhibition Halls, and Meeting Rooms catering for 10 to 6000 people.

It is Australia’s largest regional convention centre, capable of handling corporate and association conferences and meetings, national and international incentives, banquets, exhibitions, concerts, sporting and special events.

Exclusive in size and purpose-designed, the GCCEC is the only convention centre in Australia to offer total wireless technology allowing delegates and visitors to log on to email and the internet from whereever they are in the venue.

Awarded Caterer of the Year two years running (2005 & 2006) by the Restaurant and Caterers of Australia, and Event of the Year 2004 by Meetings & Events Australia, the GCCEC delivers supreme service and facilities to ensure every event is a success!

The GCCEC is located in the heart of Broadbeach on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and TE Peters Drive.

The car park entrance is at the northern end of the building, accessible from traffic lights and the main driveway. The main entrance is accessible from the roundabout off TE Peters Drive.

If driving from Brisbane along the Pacific Motorway take Exit 71, which is Nerang Broadbeach Road. Travel along this road until you pass

the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and turn left onto the Gold Coast Highway. The GCCEC entrance is only 300 metres north on your left.

If travelling by rail from Brisbane alight at Nerang Train Station. Bus, taxi and limousine services are available to connect you to the GCCEC.  

If travelling by air into Gold Coast Airport, bus, taxi and limousine grounds transfers are available.

If you hire a car travel north along the Gold Coast Highway, you will not miss the GCCEC on your left when you reach Broadbeach.