Brisbane has secured the opportunity to host one of the world's major international fertility and reproductive-health conferences, with almost 3,000 delegates expected to travel to the city for the event in 2027.

The International Federation of Fertility Societies World Congress will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from April 18 to April 21, 2027.

The event will bring fertility specialists, medical researchers, healthcare professionals and industry representatives from around the world to Brisbane for several days of professional discussions and networking.

Securing an international congress of this size provides Brisbane with another opportunity to strengthen its position as a major destination for business events. Conferences bring visitors who stay in local hotels, eat at restaurants, use transport services and spend money across the city's tourism and hospitality sectors.

The expected attendance of almost 3,000 delegates represents a substantial influx of international and interstate visitors. Delegates attending major professional conferences typically spend several days in their host city, creating economic activity beyond the conference venue itself.

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre will provide the main venue for the congress. Located in South Bank, the centre regularly hosts large national and international conferences, exhibitions and corporate events.

The event will focus on fertility and reproductive medicine, bringing together professionals involved in research, clinical practice and related fields.

For Brisbane, the congress adds another international event to the city's growing business-events calendar. The city has increasingly targeted major conferences as part of its strategy to attract visitors outside traditional holiday periods.

International business events can provide a different type of tourism demand because delegates generally travel for a specific professional purpose and spend time within the host city before, during and after the conference.

The congress is also expected to showcase Brisbane to international visitors who may have limited previous experience with the city. Delegates will have opportunities to explore Brisbane's restaurants, attractions, riverfront areas and surrounding destinations during their stay.

The event's international audience provides additional exposure for Brisbane as a conference destination.

The timing is also significant because Brisbane is continuing preparations for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Major international conferences provide opportunities to demonstrate the city's ability to accommodate large numbers of visitors and operate major events.

Brisbane has invested heavily in its convention and business-events infrastructure, with the city seeking to attract conferences across medicine, science, technology, business and other professional sectors.

The fertility congress will add to that calendar and reinforce the city's role as a destination for specialist international events.

For local businesses, the arrival of thousands of delegates can create additional demand for accommodation, food and beverage services, retail, taxis, rideshare services and tourism activities.

Conference visitors can also contribute to the economy through spending outside the official event program. Delegates often extend their stays, travel with partners or explore the destination before returning home.

The event therefore has potential benefits beyond the four days of the congress itself.

The International Federation of Fertility Societies brings together organisations and professionals involved in fertility and reproductive medicine internationally. Its world congress provides an opportunity for experts to exchange research, discuss developments and build professional connections.

Hosting the event in Brisbane will give the city an international platform while also providing a significant gathering for Australia's medical and scientific community.

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre's experience with major international events will be important in delivering the congress. Large conferences require extensive planning involving venue operations, accommodation, transport, technology, catering and visitor services.

The expected arrival of nearly 3,000 delegates means hotels and other accommodation providers are likely to benefit from increased demand during the event period.

Restaurants and tourism operators may also experience additional activity as delegates explore the city.

For Brisbane's broader tourism sector, the announcement represents another opportunity to promote the city as a destination capable of hosting large international gatherings.

The congress is scheduled for April 2027, giving organisers and local businesses considerable time to prepare.

The event's arrival will also provide Brisbane with an opportunity to showcase its modern convention facilities and wider visitor experience to professionals from many different countries.

For the city, securing the congress represents another addition to its international business-events portfolio. The expected attendance of almost 3,000 delegates could provide meaningful benefits for the local economy while raising Brisbane's profile among international professional audiences.

The four-day event will bring together specialists from around the world and place Brisbane at the centre of international discussions within the fertility and reproductive-health sector.

With the congress now confirmed for April 2027, preparations will continue ahead of the arrival of thousands of delegates at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.