UQ Tailings Innovation Summit
Venues, accommodation and travel
17 - 20 November 2026
The UQ Tailings Innovation Summit will be held in Brisbane at The University of Queensland's heritage listed Customs House and at UQ Brisbane City.
Both venues are on Queen Street, in the heart of the CBD, and close to public transport, parking and a range of accommodation options.
- Pre-Summit Workshops and Welcome Reception, 17 November 2026: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane
- Summit, 18 & 19 November 2026: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane
- Summit Dinner 18 November 2026: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane
- Post event Workshops, 20 November: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane
Customs House
The University of Queensland’s Customs House is one of the Brisbane's most awarded function venues and stands as one of the city's premier destinations with breath taking views of Brisbane river and the Story Bridge.
Getting to Customs House
View location on Google Maps
Car park: Wilson’s Parking at Riverside – 123 Eagle Street Brisbane
Customs House has partnered with Wilson’s Parking at Riverside – 123 Eagle Street Brisbane to provide customers with discounted lunchtime, evening and weekend parking a short 5 minute walk from Customs House.
The Riverside Centre car park has two entries on Eagle Street. The northern entry is near Pig N Whistle. The southern entry is via the left lane under Jade Buddha.
Prepurchase parking online using promo code CUSTHOUSE to access the discounted rates.
Please note that this parking offer is NOT VALID for the Secure car park Eagle Street or Wilson’s Parking for Eagle Street Pier.
Public transport: The easiest way to access Customs House is via public transport.
Plan your journey using the Translink website
Cycle:
There are no bicycle or storage facilities at Customs House but on-street bike racks are available.
UQ Brisbane City
.UQ Brisbane City is the go-to destination for premium professional development, networking, and event opportunities conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD.
Getting to UQ Brisbane City
View location on Google Maps
Car: Pre-paid parking is available through Queens Plaza.
Public transport: The easiest way to access UQ Brisbane City locations is via public transport.
Plan your journey using the Translink website
Cycle:
There are no bicycle or storage facilities at 308 Queen Street, but on-street bike racks are available.
Accommodation
The nearby Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites are offering delegates a 15% discount:
- Promo code: UQTAILI26
- Check-in available from 16 November
- Check-out by 20 November
Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites are a 5-mintue walk from Customs House and UQ Brisbane City and close to Howard Smith Wharves and Eagle Street Pier - home to numerous cafes, restaurants and bars.
The Suites offer onsite leisure facilities & secure undercover parking
Address:
Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites
420 Queen Street
Brisbane
Additional Accommodation Options
There are many hotel and apartment options in the Brisbane CBD.
Booking websites including Booking.com and Expedia offer competitive rates and a range of accommodation options.
Travel and Visa Requirements
Brisbane International Airport (BNE) offers extensive connectivity, with direct flights to and from 32 international destinations across Asia, Oceania, the Americas, the Middle East, and Europe. Major airlines like Qantas, Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Air New Zealand operate from BNE, providing passengers with a variety of flight options.
Brisbane Domestic Airport is well-connected to every major city in Australia and regional centres servicing 62 destinations. Located just 20 minutes from the city centre, transit via Brisbane Airport offers quick and easy access to the city and beyond. Virgin Australia operates direct flights to Brisbane from major cities including flights from Sydney to Brisbane, Melbourne to Brisbane, and Perth to Brisbane. Qantas and Jetstar also offer competitive prices and flexible flight schedules.
Once at the airport, transferring into the city is straightforward with the Airtrain service, taxi ranks outside both the domestic and international terminals, and uber is also a popular choice with pick up points outside both terminals.
More information: Visit Brisbane
Important Entry Requirements
Electronic Visas: All Australian visas are electronic, meaning details are digitally linked to your passport without the need for physical stamps or stickers.
Passport Validity: Your passport must generally remain valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival.
If you require a letter of invitation to support your visa application, please email us at smievents@uq.edu.au