Marshall Government has announced that Adelaide will host the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering (the Congress) in 2024.
“Securing this congress is a huge coup for South Australia and is set to attract 2,500 delegates and inject $17.6 million into our economy.” Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment David Ridgway said.
“Equation is simple more business conventions and visitors coming to South Australia, brings more dollars into our economy and creates more jobs.” Minister Ridgway said.
“South Australia is very much ahead of the curve in the health industries and biomedical research space and hosting the World Congress will help open up more opportunities and trade partnerships in this sector.” Minister Ridgway said.
CEO of the Adelaide Convention Bureau Damien Kitto said that this event will open the doors to trade investment, skilled migration and future development of the Health Sciences and Medical industry.
“We saw the International Astronautical Congress put the focus of the Space Industry on Adelaide and bought about its resultant benefits and I believe this Congress has the potential to do the same in the biomedical space.” Mr. Kitto said.
“We have world class personnel, innovation and facilities in this city however waiting for the world to discover us is not an option.” Mr. Kitto said.