Conferences
It’s no coincidence the world’s most influential conversations happen here. As Melbourne’s leading conference venue, your event belongs in a place built on ideas and forward thinking. Located in Australia’s leading business events city, just 20 minutes from the airport and with two world-class hotels directly connected, your conference is delivered with bold food, innovative tech and sustainability.
Enquire nowLast Chance! Do You Gala?
Conferences don’t have to end when the last session wraps. Our exclusive limited-time gala dinner offer starts from $149pp* in one of Melbourne’s most iconic event spaces: three courses, four hours of drinks, and function rooms for 100 to 2,000 guests. Local flavours, creative cocktails, and Melbourne vibes. Book before 30 September — dates are going fast. *T&Cs apply.
Find Your Conference Space
From global summits to focused forums, our venue adapts to every scale. Explore floor plans and capacities across our signature rooms, expansive spaces, and breakout areas—all designed to connect ideas, people, and possibilities.
Food and wine
What does Melbourne taste like? Bold, diverse, and a little unexpected. From styled canapés to flavour-packed feasts, our menus are made to match the mood—and the moment. Get a taste.
Audio-visual services
We use the latest AV tech and expert support to make your event look and sound incredible. From LED screens to livestreams and lighting, every detail is tailored to your brief. Explore more.
Accommodation
With thousands of rooms nearby including two connected hotels—your guests can celebrate and stay close. From riverside luxury to CBD energy, we’ll help find the right fit for every guest. Explore places to stay.
Make an impact
Great events do more than impress—they make an impact. Our Positive Impact Guide helps you plan with purpose, reduce waste, support community and create moments that feel good and do good. Plan with purpose.
Accessibility Checklist for Your Event
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we are taking a moment to reflect on what true inclusion means and why it matters.
For Ideas Worth Meeting Over
Planning an offsite? Let’s be real—how much fun was the last one? Did your team walk away buzzing with ideas? Were there aha moments…or just awkward silences. What if you could host an offsite that your team actually get excited about?
Why Meetings at MCEC Are Simply Better?
Ever felt like your meeting could be more…exciting, productive, or even fun? At Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), we believe meetings shouldn’t just be another item on the to-do list.
Which One of Our Meeting Room Types is Best for You?
Planning a meeting and need a future-proof event space with plenty of light in a perfect location? We've got you. Our smaller rooms are seriously impressive.
3 Top Tips for Planning a Team Meeting or Smaller Event
Make sure that enthusiasm translates to how you feel about your event after it’s happened by being super prepared.
Reed Gift Fairs 2025
"I cannot speak highly enough of our partnership with the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hosting our event at MCEC provides the perfect blend of world-class facilities, a versatile and well-designed venue, and a truly supportive team who go above and beyond to ensure our success. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and collaborative approach make planning seamless and delivery exceptional. We value the consistency and innovation MCEC brings to every event and consider them an integral part of delivering the outstanding experience Reed Gift Fairs is known for. "
Cory McCarrick, Portfolio Director, RX Australia
