Conferences
Explore Melbourne's leading conference venue in the heart of the city's vibrant business events scene. With Melbourne Airport just 20 minutes away and 10,000 hotel rooms nearby, our flexible spaces, innovative tech, diverse catering and sustainability initiatives will make your next event unforgettable.
Explore our floor plans and space capacities guide
Virtual and hybrid
Whether your event is in person, virtual or both, our expert team uses future-proof technology to make it come alive.
Our innovative solutions let you extend the event experience to attendees logging in online through webinars, live streaming and video conferencing.
Live to screen cameras
Add impact to your event and improve sight lines by broadcasting your presenter on the main screen.
Video room recording and broadcasting
We can provide you with options for hybrid events such as webinars, live streaming and video conferencing.
Produce video recordings before your event or ahead of a scheduled release time. Videos can be published on your website or made available to attendees through other methods.
Turn your sessions into a podcast or keep an audio recording to listen to later. There are two audio recording options available – an in room recording with a dedicated audio technician or a control room recording with remote monitoring.
Live web streaming
Reach and engage with a bigger audience by streaming your presentations online with perfectly synchronised audio, video and presentation slides. There are a range of services available including live and on-demand packages.
Video conferencing and remote presenting
Our video conferencing solution can link two or more locations with two-way audio and video communication. This works for boardroom video conferencing and remote guest speakers alike.
Broadcast camera recording
A broadcast camera provides you with a high-quality recording of your event that’s suitable for broadcast with multiple file types available.
Main screen recording
A main screen record provides you with a high-definition recording of the screen content of your event. This option is enhanced when your content includes multiple vision sources such as camera, presentations and video.
Synchronised content recording
Capture your screen content and presenter using a broadcast camera with perfectly synchronised audio, video and presentation slides.
Our live streaming platform is the perfect solution for the remote delegate experience. Your digital event manager can help set this up and run it.
Delegates can enjoy an exceptional video stream and ask questions in real time, much like those attending in person.
The platform's multi-streaming feature lets you broadcast full HD via several platforms simultaneously. You can reach even more people on desktop, mobile and tablet all at once - which is a step up from popular alternatives.
There are also awesome features for presenters, like a teleprompter tool that displays live chats and comments in a single feed.
The chat function can be embedded in your HTML5 video player or as a separate function that both virtual and in-person audiences can access online.
Organising your live and on-demand content is a breeze via channels and playlists on your personalised landing page.
You can generate instant video archives of your live stream and create highlight clips to share with delegates or embed independently.
Customise your channels with your own logos, images and fonts to match your event, sponsor or company branding.
And with real-time insights and stats, you can track how viewers are engaging with your content.
Finally, our privacy rules engine gives you full control over who can access your content. You can protect your streams with passwords, embed and geo locations plus IP addresses and email verification.
If you're looking for a way to hold an unforgettable large-scale event that's a mix of in-person and online, then you need our digital event platform. Your digital event manager can help set this up and run it.
The future-proof solution is perfect for making your online audience feel like they're right there with you, even if they're watching from a beach in Bali.
Our platform is super easy to use - no tech jargon or installations required. And if you need help, our tech team is there to support you every step of the way.
With our platform, attendees can book sessions, create schedules, participate in polls and quizzes and they can even visit virtual sponsor booths.
Plus, everything is in one place, which makes things super convenient.
There are tons of cool features. You can create custom event agendas, get real-time data analysis and switch any in-person speakers to online at the last minute.
We also have a marketing suite, which lets you create custom landing pages and mobile apps for in-person attendees. Plus, we've got tons of live engagement features like polling, gamification and file sharing.
And the best part? Our platform has accessibility features like audio transcripts and sign language channels, so everyone can join in.
Technology
With access to the latest event technology and trends, our technology team are an endless source of inspiration.
We’ll find ways to incorporate innovative technologies that allow your attendees to learn and network in new and exciting ways.
Let’s work together to design technology solutions that will elevate your event. At MCEC, innovative design and technology come together to enhance the delegate experience.
We’re passionate about creating stimulating environments to help you deliver captivating content. And we have the kit to support these setups.
From audio, vision, network systems and multimedia to rigging, lighting and production management, we cover it all, and we know our venue inside out.
From the moment you come onsite, the tech delivery team will look after all related technical services. They'll work closely with you to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Help is close at hand throughout your event with onsite support from our in-house technology team.
Depending on your event, we may recommend that you have roving technology assistants who can manage multiple event spaces.
Your dedicated technician will provide an immediate response when required.
There may be circumstances where we recommend having a dedicated room operator to deliver your event requirements.
Pre-installed technology
We include the latest audio-visual, communication and information technology equipment with your own dedicated technology planner and 24/7 onsite tech support during your event.
Pre-installed equipment is included in every meeting and event space as part of your venue hire.
This includes a high-definition projector or LCD screen, presentation computer with internet access, sound system and intelligent lectern with attached microphones.
The intelligent lectern is your personal command centre. From the lectern, speakers can control their presentation and the room at their fingertips. They can play videos, adjust the lighting, sounds and climate or request remote assistance.
Additional services to keep your event running smoothly
Speaker timer
Laser pointers or remote presenter control
Q&A microphones
Whiteboards and flipcharts
Lapel microphones
Head table microphones
Presenter fold back screens. These allow your presenters to clearly see on-screen content from the lectern or stage.
Let’s bring your event to life
From audio, vision, network systems and multimedia to rigging, lighting and production management, we cover it all, and we know our venue inside out.
Audio
Because we’re experts in the unique acoustics of our spaces, we can provide the perfect audio solution for any application.
Whether you need a wireless microphone for a single presenter or several for a panel session we have the right audio options available to ensure your presenters are heard loud and clear.
Vision
There is no better way to impress and engage your online audience than through high-quality visual imagery. And as our spaces are designed with maximum flexibility, we can accommodate a range of screen sizes and layouts.
We also offer vision-switching solutions, ensuring your presentation, presenter and video content displays seamlessly on screen.
Lighting
We can enhance your audience experience with an impressive lighting display. After all, lighting can transform your space and launch your event into the spotlight.
Our talented technicians use light, colour, texture and movement to create truly spectacular effects. We’ll work with you to create an atmosphere that has maximum impact for your delegates.
Staging
Whether you’re organising a speaker session, panel discussion or live performer we offer a range of stage heights and sizes to meet your requirements.
Rigging
There are a range of options available for hanging items. Your technology planner can assist you with suggested locations and the most cost-effective solution.
Speaker preparation services
Reduce the stress of coordinating your speakers’ presentations with our speaker preparation service.
Our dedicated speaker preparation rooms provide a central location for presenters to load, edit and practise their presentations. You'll see if anyone is late, absent or yet to provide their presentation for a session.
Meanwhile, the onsite coordinator will help you easily assist multiple speakers at once.
Live view
Live view allows you to view live camera feeds from all your session rooms on a single screen. Live view can be located at your registration desk, in your speaker preparation room, organiser’s offices or any room included in your space hire plan.
Our innovative technology allows you to extend the event experience by connecting with those who can’t make it.
Lectern signage
The front of your lectern allows for your company or event branding to be displayed in your event spaces.
Digital signage and door cards
Digital wayfinding signage is located throughout the venue to guide your guests to your event space. Digital door cards outside your event space display your event branding and session information.
Banners
There are a range of options available for hanging banners in the meeting rooms, Melbourne Room, Plenary, Sovereign Room and Goldfields Theatre. We can arrange them along the concourse, in the foyer spaces and beyond.
Online
Event attendees can easily see your upcoming event on our website listing, monthly What’s On enewsletter and social media channels for a higher engagement. Ask your MCEC Event Planner for more information.
Partnership support
Let Melbournians know about your event by reaching out to our local partners. We’d be happy to provide you with a list to start with.
For more info, see our promotional and marketing support guides below.
Internet services
Our internet services are made for success. With built-in resiliency, redundancy, and security, we guarantee uninterrupted connectivity.
Choose from various connectivity packages, wired or unwired, and benefit from:
Unlimited data, eliminating concerns about data charges.
Customisable landing page to align with your branding.
On-site support for prompt assistance.
Settings and configurations
Get unrestricted internet access on all wired and wireless services with automatic DHCP addressing. Public IP addressing is available upon request. Our Wi-Fi networks use WPA2 encryption and advanced 802.11ac technology for secure, high-speed connections.
Food and beverage
Take a delicious adventure and explore our 2024 menus, designed to celebrate the simplicity, inclusivity, and vibrant culture that defines our magnificent state, Victoria.
Our new menus mirror global trends, offering sustainability, inclusivity, and a taste of the local scene with diverse dietary options and local supplier showcases.
Beyond serving food, we celebrate local traditions, aiming to create memorable dining moments. Our support extends outside the kitchen, actively partnering with local producers to foster connections within the community.
We turn food scraps into nutrient-rich soil on-site and use it to make electricity. We are working towards making all event packaging fully recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025, starting with our ban on single-use plastics.
We're also tackling disposable coffee cups by offering reusable metal cups and setting up Drop Pod collection points outside meeting rooms and catering areas.
Breakfast menu
Start your day with a delicious breakfast. Spoil guests with plates bursting with native, local, and seasonal ingredients. Introducing Everybody's Plate – with dishes catering to all tastes and dietary needs without sacrificing flavour and variety.
Download our breakfast menu [1.66mb]
Conference menu
Celebrate diversity in every bite, with something for everyone. Our new conference menu will refresh and inspire your delegates with delicious, well-balanced, inclusive options.
Download our conference menu [3.34mb]
Cocktail menu
How do you capture Melbourne, where culture, creativity, and flavour collide to create unforgettable moments? With our diverse dishes and inclusive packages! Celebrate our city's vibrant community through an array of fun and delicious menu possibilities.
Meet Everybody's Plate — designed with diversity in every bite!
With something for everyone, when you choose Everybody's Plate, guests can enjoy dishes that satisfy all tastes and dietary requirements without compromising flavour and variety. You can find our new offering within our Breakfast Menu [1.66mb] and Conference Menu [3.34mb] .
We're here to meet your dietary needs and special requests. Our diverse menus include options for various preferences, like vegan-friendly and gluten-free options. Safety is crucial, so please let us know about any allergies for a secure dining experience.
Our team are ready to accommodate allergies beyond the usual 11 or any other special requirements—just give us a heads-up, and we'll take care of everything.
Meet in Melbourne
Choose Melbourne/Narrm for your next conference and experience a city bursting with culture, creativity, exciting sports, and cutting-edge ideas. A place of unmatched energy and unforgettable moments. Known globally for its festivals and beloved by locals as a foodie paradise and Australia's coffee capital.
Our iconic venue in the bustling South Wharf precinct is surrounded by outlet shopping, trendy bars and eateries, historic sites, and exclusive partner hotels. Melbourne's lively city centre is just a short walk or tram ride away with convenient public transport options at our doorstep.
Melbourne's year-round events calendar promises endless entertainment and cultural experiences. Beyond the city, Victoria's treasures await, from the Great Ocean Road to charming wineries.
