Melbourne Convention Bureau
Great Minds Live Here
Melbourne, the southern-most city of mainland Australia and the capital of Victoria, is where creativity and innovation come together to deliver great events, exciting places to explore and cutting-edge advancements that are globally acclaimed. With its vibrant, multicultural population, temperate climate and outstanding quality of life, Melbourne is an ideal destination for meeting planners and delegates alike. The city is compact, convenient, and easy to navigate with everything on a delegate’s doorstep. The city is home to historical and modern architecture, hidden laneways, beautiful green spaces, a wealth of attractions and a sophisticated food and wine scene, which makes Melbourne a haven for exploration and discovery. Melbourne boasts the country’s highest concentration of conference facilities, conveniently located in the centre of the city. The convention district offers more than 197,000 square metres of conference space, the pinnacle of which is Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is the leading Australian full-service agency in acquiring and delivering business events. As a subsidiary of Visit Victoria, MCB partners with the Victorian State Government, City of Melbourne, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre as well as private enterprise that includes over 200 industry partners to secure and deliver outstanding and memorable business events for Melbourne and Victoria. Widely recognised as a leader in many sectors such as health, education, medicine, science, engineering and technology, Melbourne continues to attract great minds to connect and meet, opening the door to new ways of doing business in a place that consistently delivers excellence. MCB is committed to collaborating with you for your next conference, event, incentive program or meeting in Melbourne. Get in touch to find out more about our free service.
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Awards
Venue Highlights
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Distance from airport
- Melbourne Airport (MEL)
13.67 mi. from city center
- Avalon Airport
35.42 mi. from city center
- Werribee Airport (YWBE)
24.85 mi. from city center
Local Attractions
Peninsula Hot Springs
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Green Olive at Red Hill
Convention Centers
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is the home of unconventional. At MCEC we do things a little differently. We bring fresh ideas and imagination to every event. We happily turn concepts on their head to make each experience momentous.
- Exhibit Space39,000 sq. ft.