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.
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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.
GPCE Melbourne 2025: Three Days That Changed Healthcare’s Future
What happens when 1,046 healthcare professionals take over Melbourne’s biggest ideas place? General Practice Conference & Exhibition (GPCE) Melbourne 2025 had the answer.
Making the Shift: Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference
Have you ever wondered how a conference can transform the future of tourism? In August 2024, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) partnered with GetAboutAble to host the Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference (AITCAP), bringing this world-leading event to life at our venue.
Size Matters for 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
As the largest venue in the Southern Hemisphere, MCEC met the unique requirements of the prestigious and global-reaching event, blending functionality with grandeur to reflect Melbourne's dynamic spirit.
A Place for Everyone: Creating Accessible Experiences at MCEC
Inspired by Melbourne's vibrant mix of experiences, cultures, and people of all abilities, we infuse this inclusive spirit into every event. Our hope? To create a place where everyone of all abilities can engage, connect, and enjoy.
Community Partner: The River Runs Deep with Yarra Riverkeeper Association
The Yarra River—Melbourne’s lifeblood—flows through the heart of our city, winding from lush bushland to our buzzing city centre. It shapes how we live, where we connect, and what makes Melbourne, well, Melbourne.
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
