The largest exhibition centre in the Southern Hemisphere is about to become even more impressive. With an additional 9,000sqm of pillar-less exhibition space, MCEC will have a total of 40,000sqm available for exhibitions - all on one level with a private concourse which will connect to the existing exhibition bays. Recognised as Australasia’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre from 2012 - 2016 by the prestigious World Travel Awards, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) connects you with everything you need for a successful event – incredible spaces, leading technology, award-winning food and the expertise to bring it all together.
The Exhibition Centre opened in 1996 and was created by Denton Corker Marshall. In 1996 the Exhibition Centre was awarded the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for public architecture. Set on the banks of the iconic Yarra River, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is just a 20 minute drive from Melbourne airport and a short stroll to the city centre. There you can explore cafés, eclectic restaurants, lush parklands, incredible fashion and inspiring galleries and museums. 1060 undercover parking spaces available, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is the only centre in Australia to offer on-site accommodation, with the five-star Hilton Melbourne South Wharf directly connected via a private internal walkway.
There’s also a huge variety of accommodation close to MCEC. In fact there’s up to 6000 rooms within walking distance. An incredibly versatile 1,000 seat theatre with fully automated retractable seats and adjustable soundproof walls. Perfect for education sessions and keynote speakers, it offers the latest technology and rigging facilities. Ideal for gala dinners and banquets of up to 450 people and business events or meetings of up to 790. Elegant and highly versatile, the Banquet Room incorporated leading technology, a stunning feature ceiling and access to an outdoor terrace and VIP lounges.