A new study from Deloitte Access Economics examining Sydney’s innovation and growth potential has highlighted International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) as an important contributor to innovation in the city – actively strengthening its local knowledge economy.
Delivered in partnership with Sydney Business Chamber and University of Technology Sydney (UTS), the ImagineSydney, Create report has included a case study on Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct.
According to Deloitte Sydney Manager Partner, Dennis Krallis, ICC Sydney’s ability to connect the city’s knowledge hubs and attract global thought leaders to the nation’s cultural and economic capital will deliver powerful, long-term benefits.
“Innovation is key to Sydney’s future prosperity and ImagineSydney, Create is focused on recognising and exploring growth opportunities for the decade ahead. Large, established organisations such as ICC Sydney, which use the power of connections to facilitate fresh ideas, are essential to realising our city’s social and economic potential. ICC Sydney will be central to attracting and driving conversations, research, investment and partnerships across sectors.”
Geoff Donaghy, CEO of ICC Sydney, said that the precinct is an important component of the NSW Government’s suite of infrastructure projects and through its role as a centre of creativity, is set to generate A$5 billion in economic benefit to NSW over the next 25 years.
“As the A$1.5 billion centrepiece of the wider A$3.4 billion rejuvenation of Darling Harbour, ICC Sydney connects the city’s financial districts, media and creative, cultural and student hubs. The precinct is also purpose-built to provide the ultimate platform for the world’s leaders and thinkers to meet, collaborate and innovate.
According to the Deloitte Access Economics research, if just 10 per cent of the 138,000 ‘non-innovator businesses’ in Sydney made small incremental changes in best practice, process development, management methods and the like, Sydney’s gross regional product could increase by AU$25 billion.
