Exhibitions
What could your exhibition look like in Melbourne’s most versatile venue? With 40,000 sqm of pillarless space, there’s room to build, create and reimagine. Accessible loading docks and purpose-built space flex to your vision, no matter how ambitious. With expert planners, innovative AV and Melbourne-inspired food, your exhibition comes to life with energy, scale and culture.
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From trade shows to community showcases, our venue gives you room to build and create. Explore 40,000 sqm of pillarless, purpose-built and flexible space designed to adapt to every vision.
Food and beverage
We’ll work with you to tailor the retail offering for your attendees — from cafés and grab-and-go kiosks to pop-up bars and food trucks. We can also support your exhibitors with on-stand catering and activations.
Audio-visual services
From lighting and vision to rigging and dependable internet, we provide the core technical services exhibitions rely on. AV support is available as needed.
Accommodation
With thousands of rooms nearby including two connected hotels, exhibitors and visitors can stay moments from the exhibition floor. Riverside hotels, CBD stays and group bookings made easy.
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 exhibitions that feel good and do good.
Resources and Information
Timeline
Australian Sake Festival
Exhibition Bays 23 and 24 became a full sake playground, with organiser offices and hospitality suites behind the scenes. Bays 21 and 22 kept things flowing with smooth queuing and registration.
Decor + Design and Australian International Furniture Fair
Style and innovation took over Bays 1 to 12, complete with organiser offices, retail outlets and concourse access for easy registration and visitor traffic.
PAX
PAX turned Bays 3 to 20 into gamer heaven. Organiser offices and hospitality suites powered the backend, while the concourse handled queues and badges. Plenary 2, meeting rooms and the main foyer hosted panels, creators and fandom moments.
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
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Accessibility Checklist for Your Event
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How Green Is Your Stand?
Thinking about sustainability for your next exhibition stand? From the materials you use to the way you manage leftovers; a few smart swaps can make a big difference.
What Do Gen Z Want From Their Events?
Gen Z craves real connection. Here’s what that means for the future of live events and why it matters for your next one at MCEC. We’ve all made the same assumption: Gen Z lives online. Born into a world of high-speed internet, smartphones, and social media, they’re digital natives, always on, always scrolling.