Meeting industry leaders in Western Australia could look forward to a brighter future today after securing the world's largest gathering of ultra-high frequency electronics specialists.
Business Events Perth, the city's convention bureau, won a bid to host the 49th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves 2024 (IRMMW-THz 2024).
Held annually, IRMMW-THz 2024 will mark 12 years since the conference was last held in Australia.
More than 600 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the six-day conference, which was secured by Associate Professor Vincent Wallace from The University of Western Australia, Business Events Perth, Arinex, the professional congress organiser, and Tourism Australia.
It is estimated event will be worth more than AUD3m to the region.
Western Australian Tourism Minister David Templeman said: “Business events are an important part of the Western Australian economy, bringing high yielding visitors to the State, which is why the McGowan Government funds organisations like Business Events Perth, through Tourism WA, to bid and secure major conferences and exhibitions for our thriving State.”
Roger Cook, Western Australian Health, Medical Research and Science Minister, added: “IRMMW-THz 2024 is an exciting opportunity to showcase the research being conducted in Western Australia, and exchange scientific and technical knowledge.”
Business Events Perth CEO Gareth Martin said Western Australia had put forward a compelling bid.
“Our expertise in bidding for international business events, combined with Western Australia’s excellence in the field, and our strong bid chair Associate Professor Wallace ensured that Perth was the preeminent choice,” he said.
Tourism Australia supported the bid through its Business Events Bid Fund Program.
Tourism Australia Managing Director Phillipa Harrison said: "The return of this conference to Australia in 2024 highlights Australia’s expertise in this knowledge sector and ensures our continued appeal as a world-class business events destination amongst global decision makers.”
The IRMMW-THz conference has played a major role in bringing together international researchers in many diverse fields, from space science to nuclear fusion and, recently chemistry and biology.
“We are delighted that the International Organising committee have voted Perth as the city to hold the 49th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves in 2024,” Bid Chair Associate Professor Vincent Wallace said.
“Not only did they recognise Perth and Western Australia as a fantastic place to visit, but also the strength and depth of the scientific community here, and the importance of international networking and collaboration.”
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