Cairns, Australia | Mon 31 Aug - Wed 2 Sept | 21st Century Challenges
Destination
The 2026 conference will be held at the Shangri-La, The Marina, Cairns.
The hotel sits between Trinity Inlet, the Coral Sea and Cairns Esplanade to frame views across Marlin Marina to the mountains surrounding the settlement. Laze by the swimming pool, sample the flavours of Far North Queensland in their waterside restaurant The Backyard, or use the
hotel as a comfortable base to explore the region's world-famous places.
Address: Pierpoint Road Cairns, Queensland, Australia 4870
Phone: (61 7) 4052 7500
E-mail: slmc@shangri-la.com
Directions from the airport
Travel time between Cairns Airport and Shangri-La The Marina is approximately 10-15 minutes by car.
Taxis and rideshare services are available immediately outside the arrivals area at both the Domestic and International terminals.
Find more details online here.
Parking
The venue offers valet parking with unlimited entry and exit for AUD $40 per day; for cars under 1.9 meters in height.
Find more details online here.
Explore Cairns
From the Great Barrier Reef and ancient rainforest landscapes to a vibrant waterfront, local dining and cultural experiences, Cairns invites delegates to extend their stay, explore, and recharge, all while enjoying warm hospitality and tropical sea breezes.
An onsite Tourist Booking Service, located in the hotel foyer, is available to assist with tours and activities.
View the local attractions online here.
