The theme is “Orthoptics Downunder: A Fusion of Global Expertise.”

IOC25 will be held from 27–29 June 2025 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

The Congress is open to orthoptists, researchers, students, allied health professionals, and others with an interest in orthoptics and eye care.

You can register online via the Registration Page.

Full registration includes access to all congress sessions, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and the welcome reception.

Yes, single-day registrations are available. Details can be found on the registration page.

Please review the Terms and Conditions for details on cancellations and refunds.

Several accommodation options are available near the BCEC. Discounted rates are available through the Accommodation Page.

Local Currency: Australian Dollar $, AUD.

Banks: As a general guide, banks across the city are open for business Monday to Friday, 9:30am-4pm. Some banks in local shopping centres are also open Saturday mornings (with varying opening hours).

Automatic teller machines (ATMs): ATMs are located throughout the city and will recognise cards issued by most banks.

Credit cards: MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted across the city by most outlets.

Currency exchange: Brisbane Airport offers currency exchange facilities within the airport. Throughout the Brisbane CBD you’ll find numerous bureaux de change. Most banks also offer currency exchange services.

Notes: $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100
Coins: 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1 and $2

Pricing: Australian prices occasionally end in a variant of 1¢ or 2¢. Where this occurs, at the cash register the price is rounded to the nearest 5¢.

Mains supply in Australia is 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz with three-pin plugs used across the country. The Australian three-pin electrical socket differs from those found in most countries, and international travellers may require an adaptor socket. Standard outlets for 100-volt small appliances can be found in most hotel rooms.

Adaptors can be bought from all good travel stores, chemists and department stores located in and around the Brisbane CBD.

The goods and services tax (GST) is a broad-based 10 per cent tax included in the shelf price of most Australian goods and services. The Tourist Refund Scheme allows international travellers to claim a GST refund (subject to certain conditions) on some goods purchased in Australia. The refund applies only to items worn or goods taken on board as hand luggage when leaving the country.

English is the de facto official language of Australia, but many foreign languages are used by minorities in local communities, including Arabic, Italian, Greek, Vietnamese and Chinese dialects. Translation and interpreter services can be accessed 24 hours a day by calling 13 14 50.

All international travellers must present a valid and approved travel document (generally a passport) as evidence of their identity and nationality to allow entry into Australia. In addition, all international travellers (with the exception of most New Zealand passport holders) must also obtain a valid visa before travelling to Australia.

As a general guide, travellers are encouraged to apply for their Australian visa well in advance of their planned departure date.

Find the right visa here

If you need a letter of invitation you can access one here.