Accessibility Guide - BECE

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)

This Visual Story has been created to help powerchair users plan their visit to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre with confidence by removing as many unknowns as possible. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is one of Australia's leading event venues, hosting exhibitions, conferences, concerts, and community events throughout the year across multiple exhibition halls and meeting spaces.

This guide provides a visual and step-by-step overview of what to expect when travelling to the venue, arriving at the centre, and moving through the facility in a powerchair. By planning ahead, attending an event at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre can be a more comfortable and enjoyable experience.

This accessibility guide is designed to support powerchair users, their families, carers, and support workers in preparing for the day.

What to Expect at this Venue

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre can be busy before events, during scheduled breaks, and at the conclusion of sessions. As a powerchair user, you can expect an active indoor environment with visitors moving between exhibition halls, meeting rooms, foyers, cafés, and shared spaces.

The venue offers step-free access to most public areas, with accessible pathways connecting entrances, exhibition halls, auditoriums, amenities, and food outlets. Pathways are generally wide; however, peak times may result in congestion, particularly near registration areas, escalators, and main entrances.

Your visit will take place primarily indoors across multiple levels. Flooring may include smooth tiled surfaces, carpeted exhibition spaces, ramps, and lifts providing access throughout the venue.

Accessible amenities, including toilets, seating areas, and designated accessible viewing or seating locations, are available throughout the centre. Venue staff are positioned across the facility and can assist with directions or accessibility support if required.

This Visual Story will help you understand the layout of the venue and prepare for navigating the experience at your own pace.

Refer to the BCEC Page for more Information