布里斯班推出2027年度市长会议开拓者补助金 现金激励吸引国际大会落地
Cash incentive to attract major conferences
布里斯班市政厅与布里斯班经济发展署开放2027年市长会议开拓者补助金申请，获选者最高可获5000澳元资助，用于参加所在领域的国际会议并争取布里斯班成为未来主办城市。该项目已进入第八年，覆盖科学、健康、农业、先进制造、科技与研究等领域，自2017年以来已助力争取至少12个国际会议，估计为布里斯班经济带来1300万澳元。受助者须在2027年7月1日至2028年6月30日期间参会。
Brisbane’s leading researchers, innovators and industry experts are being encouraged to apply for the 2027 Lord Mayor’s Convention Trailblazer Grant, with successful applicants to receive up to $5000 to attend a major international conference in their field and advocate for Brisbane as a future host city.
Delivered by Brisbane Economic Development Agency, grant funding can cover conference registration fees and travel expenses, “giving local experts the opportunity to build global connections and pitch Brisbane for future conferences”.
The program is in its eighth year and supports professionals working in science, health, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, technology and research to attract conferences that support local businesses and showcase Brisbane.
“This grant backs Brisbane’s best and brightest to make connections overseas and then bring those opportunities home,” says Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner.
“Major conferences fill our hotels, restaurants and venues, support local jobs and bring new ideas and opportunities to Brisbane.
“Since 2017, our Trailblazers have helped secure at least 12 international conferences, generating an estimated $13 million for Brisbane’s economy.
“It also puts Brisbane researchers and businesses in the same room as global leaders in their field, opening doors to new partnerships, investment and ideas.
“If you are leading the way in your field, we want to back you to help bring the world’s best to Brisbane.”
Eligible recipients will attend an international conference between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2028.
“Business events are one of the most effective ways to connect Brisbane’s priority industries with international decision makers, investors and collaborators,” says Anthony Ryan, CEO, Brisbane Economic Development Agency.
“We encourage researchers, academics and industry professionals with strong international standing to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to expand their networks, raise their profiles and create new opportunities for collaboration.
“Every conference secured for Brisbane creates opportunities to attract new knowledge, investment and talent while giving local experts access to global insights and connections that can benefit their organisations and careers.”
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