Venue & Events
The Business & Innovation Centre (BIC) is a sophisticated office facility at the Desert Knowledge Precinct, designed by award-winning architects. It has state-of-the-art meeting rooms and conference spaces, as well as bookable office space and hot-desk hire, all in a serene setting 10 minutes south of Alice Springs.

Business and Innovation Centre
The Business & Innovation Centre at the Desert Knowledge Precinct is surrounded by picturesque bushland, and has a range of function rooms available to hire, all with videoconferencing and Internet capability, break-out areas and access to kitchen facilities – everything you need to host your next event.
Welcome to Country and other cultural services can be arranged on request.
Choose from one of our function rooms and find the one that suits your requirements best.
Download our brochure for room set-up options
For bookings and enquiries, fill out the below form, email info@dka.com.au or call (08) 8959 6000.
Please review our latest booking form for complete information about rates, additional services, and terms & conditions.
Corkwood Room
Named after the iconic bushland tree, our largest conference room can accommodate:
- 25 people in a U‑shape / boardroom setting
- 35 people in a classroom setting
- 50 people in a workshop setting
- 70 people in a theatre-style setting
Pricing
Full day: $6 | Half day: $360
Akaltye Room
Akaltye: Arrernte for “a sense of knowing”
This versatile room with sunny bushland views can accommodate:
- 20 people in a boardroom setting
- 30 people in a workshop setting
Pricing
Full day: $500 | Half day: $300
Cassia Room
This sophisticated conference room can accommodate 8 – 10 people in a typical boardroom setting.
Pricing
Full day: $350 | Half day: $210
Bush Passionfruit Room
This pleasant meeting room accommodates 6 – 8 people.
Pricing
Full day: $150| Half day: $90
