From contributing to your industry and community to fostering innovation, collaboration and new insights, there are so many benefits to hosting international conferences in Melbourne. As the knowledge capital of Australia, our city is best placed to assist you in delivering a world-class conference.
From networking with global industry leaders to raising industry profiles and giving back to the community, conference leadership represents a fantastic opportunity for professional growth. Learn from some of the leading local experts who have worked with Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) as they share their conference leadership experiences and the value of business events.
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Industry leaders share the benefits of leading conferences for engineers and technology professionals, from networking with international experts to advancing technology on a global scale.
Featured: Associate Professor Biplob Ray (CQ University), Chief Executive Officer Susan Harris (ITS Australia), Senior Lecturer Horace King (Victoria University), and Professor Sebastian Sardina (RMIT University).
Conference leaders share their insights on the unique perspectives women bring to conference leadership and the career growth opportunities that come with it.
Featured: Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga (RMIT University), Affiliate Senior Lecturer Mary Lawson (Deakin University), and Chief Executive Officer Susan Harris (ITS Australia).
Melbourne’s multicultural and inclusive environment makes it the perfect city for international conferences. Learn about the city’s commitment to diversity, safety, and accessibility, and hear tips on conference design that consider cultural differences and intersectionality to ensure every participant feels valued and heard.
Featured: Margherita Coppolino (ILGA-Oceania Co-Chair) and Alexander Teh (Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council).
Melbourne’s investment in a wide range of industries and thriving local economy make the city an ideal location for international business events. Business leaders share their experiences of why they decided to bid for an international conference, the process involved and key benefits of doing so.
Featured: Business & Marketing Director Adam Sawell (Holstein Australia) and Chief Executive Scott Veenker (Melbourne Chamber of Commerce).
In this video local leaders share valuable advice for mid career professionals interested in taking on a leadership role in conferences including the professional and personal benefits they provide from working alongside global industry leaders, access to the latest training and development and making an impact in the industry.
Featured: Alexander Teh (Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council), Horace King (Victoria University), Biplob Ray (CQ University), Chun-Qing Li (RMIT University), and Sebastian Sardina (RMIT University).
Melbourne is a global leader in healthcare and medical research, with world-class infrastructure and a community that's achieved incredible breakthroughs in health. Hear from local leaders as they share their motivations for bidding for international conferences, the professional development opportunities they offer and the support they received along the way.
Featured: Stephen O’Leary (University of Melbourne), Todd Harper (Cancer Council Victoria) and Vincent Cousins (Monash University and The Alfred Hospital).
