Cairns / Gimuy

We are very pleased to host the ASID 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting in Cairns. 

Cairns, known as Gimuy, is a vibrant tropical city located on the traditional lands of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji and Yirrganydji peoples. The region is enriched by the living cultures, knowledge and enduring connections to land and sea Country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which visitors can experience through guided cultural tours, storytelling, art, dance and bush food experiences. 

As the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest, Cairns places some of Australia’s most remarkable natural attractions within easy reach. Visitors can explore the Cairns Esplanade and swimming lagoon, discover tropical plants at the Cairns Botanic Gardens, cruise or snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, visit Fitzroy or Green Island, or journey through the rainforest to Kuranda aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway. 

Further afield, delegates can explore the waterfalls and volcanic crater lakes of the Atherton Tablelands, relax at Palm Cove or Port Douglas, visit Mossman Gorge and learn from Kuku Yalanji Traditional Owners, or experience the ancient Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. With warm hospitality, diverse dining and unforgettable cultural and nature-based experiences, Cairns provides an inspiring destination in which to connect, exchange ideas and discover Tropical North Queensland.

Cairns Convention Centre

The Cairns Convention Centre (Centre) is an award‑winning, internationally recognised venue designed to host conferences of up to 2,500 delegates. It offers flexible, contemporary spaces including plenary options, exhibition areas, and a range of naturally lit meeting rooms overlooking the region’s tropical landscape. Strong sustainability credentials underpin the Centre’s operations, with efficient energy systems, water‑saving initiatives and responsible waste management recognised through EarthCheck certification.
 
Located just 7 kilometres from Cairns International Airport, the Centre provides excellent connectivity for both national and international delegates. Every event is supported by a collaborative and passionate team of industry professionals, bringing expertise across event management, AV, food and beverage IT and administration.
 
What truly sets the Centre apart is its ability to unite the people of Cairns — including industry leaders, academics, hospitality providers, tour operators and service partners — to help deliver a truly memorable experience for delegates.


AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ABN 20 108 151 093  
ACN 155 632 698  
PO BOX Q379 QVB SYDNEY 1230  
Email: events@asid.net.au
ASID acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Traditional Owners, Custodians and First Nations of Australia, 
and Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.