ICC Sydney
The APPS 2025 Conference will be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) against the stunning backdrop of Darling Harbour.
Just outside of ICC Sydney, you find yourself immersed in the Darling Harbour. A waterfront precinct alive with entertainment, dining, and cultural attractions, it provides the perfect complement to your APPS 2025 experience. Whether it's a leisurely stroll along the waterfront promenade, indulging in one of the waterfront restaurants, or exploring nearby landmarks like SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour offers an fantastic range of activities.
Also, Sydney’s VIVID light show will be running at the time of the event, which turns the cityscape and night sky into a breath-taking spectacle, providing incredible views that captivate and enchant every observer!
Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, which transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights. In 2025, for its 15th year, Vivid Sydney will fuse art, innovation and technology in collaboration with some of the most boundary-pushing artists, musicians, thinkers and culinary experts of our time.
Mark the dates 23 May – 14 June 2025 in your calendar and explore the program of Light, Music, Ideas and Food, united by this year’s artistic direction, Vivid Sydney, Dream.
Getting There
View Locations for Accommodation, Social Functions and suggested restaurants below. Yellow icon is ICC Sydney
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Both Sydney Domestic and International airports are a 20min drive from the venue.
The Sydney Trains Network connects the Sydney International & Domestic Airport Train stations to Sydney’s CBD via the T8 Airport & South Line. Museum Station is situated on this line and is a 13 minute walk away from the venue.
Train stations accept contactless card payments & Opal Cards. If you don't have an Opal card or use contactless payments, you can get an Opal single trip ticket.
Opal Cards and a timetable for this service can be found at the Information Desk. Plan your trip here with Transport NSW.
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Getting to the ICC via public transport is easy and efficient with tram, train, bus and ferry options available. More information about planning your journey via public transport can be found on the Transport NSW website →
LIGHT RAIL/ TRAM
The Light Rail travels right through a number of Darling Harbour stations including ICC Sydney’s stops, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre. The Light Rail starts at Central Station in the CBD and travels to Dulwich Hill in the inner west.
TRAIN
Town Hall, Museum and Central Station are a 10-minute walk from ICC Sydney.
BUS SERVICES
ICC Sydney has its own bus stop. Bus routes 389 and 501 stop at Harris Street near Allen Street – a 10-minute walk from the venue.
FERRIES
The public transport Sydney ferries operate every day and stop at the Barangaroo Wharf Terminal within Darling Harbour.
This terminal is accessible from Circular Quay and other terminals along the F3 and F4 ferry routes.
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ICC Sydney operates two 24 hour car parking stations with a total of 826 parking spaces including 12 accessible parking bays, 25 motorcycle parking spaces, 50 bicycle racks and 25 electric car charge spaces.
The two car park facilities are located within the Exhibition Centre (Car Park 1) and ICC Sydney Theatre (Car Park 2).
Electric Charging bays:
ICC Sydney has 20 electric car charging bays located in Car Park 1. ICC Sydney Theatre has 5 electric car charging bays located on Level 1 in Car Park 2.
*Please note that the ICC do not offer pre-booking for car parking.
TICKETLESS – tap credit card/phone pay on entry – no ticket is issued – tap same credit card/phone pay on exit and payment is made.
TICKET – take a ticket on entry, then when ready to exit pay at pay stations or exit gates with ticket and credit card.
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The best taxi and Uber drop off and pick up locations include the new Iron Wharf Place next to Harbourside Shopping Centre and Zollner Circuit on the Southern end of ICC Sydney Theatre, both accessed via Darling Drive.
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Sydney is host to beautiful recreational and coast walks. Routes to ICC Sydney include from Central Station via The Goods Line. More information here.