The six-day Congress is expected to attract more
than 2,000 international delegates from 100 countries and will generate an estimated US$5.3 million for the local economy.
Brisbane was named as the host city by the International Society of Horticultural Science at a
meeting in Seoul.
Brisbane Convention Centre general manager
Robert O'Keeffe said:
"BCEC is the venue for many high-profile scientific
meetings that not only generate significant economic benefit, but also facilitate the sharing of
knowledge and expertise on a global scale."
In recent months BCEC has won the right
to host nine new international conventions worth
more than US$20.2 million and bringing thousands
of international visitors to Brisbane.
Paul Lewin, director of business development for
Brisbane Marketing said:
"This latest win is an example of the way the city's major stakeholders work together to ensure a successful outcome for all parties."
This is only the second time the IHC has been
held in the Southern Hemisphere after being
held in Sydney in 1978.
Brisbane secures congress for 2014
Convention and Exhibition Centre has been chosen to host the 29th International Horticultural Congress in 2014.