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.

“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,” GCCEC general manager and Destination Gold Coast chair, Adrienne Readings said.

“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.”

Destination Gold Coast head of business events, Selina Sinclair said the Gold Coast is home to some of the world’s leading innovative businesses and is a hub for cutting-edge technology and skilled academics in computer science and machine learning.

“The Gold Coast is making waves in the engineering and science industries and we’re excited to host the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks in June,” Sinclair said.

“Our success in capturing business events, especially international association conferences, play a vital role in further propelling innovation, professional development and knowledge exchange in their respective sectors and industries while showcasing the appeal of the Gold Coast as a destination of choice to a new, multinational audience.”

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).