Introduction

At Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, visionary ideas come to life, and the world's thought leaders gather. The iconic venue hosts dynamic exhibitions, conferences, galas, and concerts - everyone who visits leaves inspired and excited. MCEC loves all communities and interests, creating a space where everyone feels welcome. Blending trendy eats, sustainability, and cutting-edge tech, it creates mind-blowing, globally recognised events. Thanks to its progressive sustainability practices, choosing MCEC means making a positive environmental impact. Feel Melbourne's vibe, discover the next big thing, and be part of the conversation that shapes the future.

Phone: +61 3 9235 8210
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Address 1 Convention Centre Place, SOUTH WHARF, VIC 3006

Incentives

There's something undeniably iconic about MCEC. With stunning function rooms, accommodating 100 to 2,000 guests, soak in the vibrant Melbourne vibe. Celebrate in a city renowned for its cultural diversity and dynamic food and wine scene. With meticulous planning, local flavours, and creative cocktails, MCEC will turn your cocktail or gala event into a party like no other.

Meeting Facility Description

Drive innovation and shape the future at MCEC, Melbourne's premier conference venue. Here, brilliant minds come together to create and inspire. Located in the heart of the city's business district, just 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport and surrounded by 10,000 hotel rooms, our versatile spaces set the stage for groundbreaking conversations. Enjoy Melbourne-inspired cuisine, sustainable practices, and cutting-edge technology. Dive into our vibrant scene and let your vision flourish.

Meeting Facility Details

Exhibits Space
Largest Room
Total Sq. M
Reception Capacity
Theatre Capacity
Banquet w stage & dancefloor
Boardroom Capacity
Cabaret Capacity
U Shape Capacity
Venue Pricing
Restaurant:Entire Venue Capacity
Restaurant: Cuisine
Exhibits
Banquet Capacity
Number of Rooms
Classroom Capacity
Yes
39000
70000
2523
5564
1330
48
1216
53
Venue Hire
140
European
39000
1520
63
948

Meeting Rooms

Room/ Space
Plenary 1 or 3
Small Meeting Room
Small Cantilevered Room
Small Meeting Room Combined
Medium Meeting Room
Large Meeting Room Combined
Melbourne Room 1 or 2
Melbourne Room
Clarendon Auditorium
Clarendon Room C
Clarendon Room D
Clarendon Room E
Clarendon Rooms D & E Combined
Clarendon Room F
Clarendon Room A
Clarendon Room B
Clarendon Rooms A & B Combined
Clarendon Room
Large Meeting Room
Exhibition Bays - 26 bays (39,000sqm total). 2 bay minimum (3,028sqm).
Plenary 2
Goldfields Theatre
Goldfields Event Space
Goldfields Event Space Combined
Eureka Rooms 1, 2 or 3
Eureka Rooms 1, 2 & 3 Combined
Eureka Rooms 1 & 2 or 2 & 3
Courtyard Room 1 or 2
Courtyard Room Combined
Sovereign Room
Courtyard
Clarendon Room G
Grassed Area
Plenary (Entire)
Square Meters Width Length Height Booths Theater Capacity Classroom Capacity Banquet Capacity Reception Capacity Amphitheater Present Listening Devices Present
0.00m2 41.3m 39.5m 16.9m 0 1482 126 170 333

No

No

73.00m2 9.6m 7.5m 4m 0 70 27 30 60

No

No

76.00m2 7.6m 10m 4m 0 57 24 30 63

No

No

145.00m2 19.4m 7.5m 4m 0 140 72 70 120

No

No

139.00m2 8.2m 16.9m 5m 0 132 63 60 116

No

No

485.00m2 24.4m 19.9m 5m 0 468 192 280 394

No

No

1208.00m2 28.5m 42.4m 8.5m 0 1116 432 700 1007

No

No

2408.00m2 56.8m 42.4m 8.5m 0 2232 864 1450 2007

No

No

558.00m2 20.3m 27.5m 4.3m 0 466 0 0 0

No

No

78.00m2 8.9m 8.8m 2.7m 0 60 27 40 65

No

No

105.00m2 8m 13.1m 2.7m 0 90 45 60 87

No

No

80.00m2 6.8m 11.7m 2.7m 0 81 30 50 66

No

No

195.00m2 14.9m 13.1m 2.7m 0 136 60 80 163

No

No

47.00m2 5.7m 8.3m 2.7m 0 42 18 20 39

No

No

169.00m2 9.2m 18.4m 4.5m 0 132 63 60 141

No

No

169.00m2 9.2m 18.4m 4.5m 0 132 63 60 141

No

No

338.00m2 18.4m 18.4m 4.5m 0 264 132 150 282

No

No

116.00m2 7.3m 16m 4.5m 0 109 42 80 97

No

No

241.00m2 12.4m 29.4m 5m 0 234 96 120 200

No

No

3028.00m2 36m 84.1m 11.5m 0 2024 0 1520 2523

No

No

0.00m2 51.3m 48.3m 16.9m 0 2468 348 510 833

No

No

1296.00m2 33.5m 38.7m 11.5m 0 1005 0 0 0

No

No

1501.00m2 36m 41.7m 11.5m 0 980 525 740 1251

No

No

3028.00m2 36m 84.1m 11.5m 0 2024 0 1400 2523

No

No

180.00m2 9.9m 18.2m 5m 0 180 84 100 150

No

No

544.00m2 29.9m 18.2m 5m 0 540 252 340 453

No

No

362.00m2 19.9m 18.2m 5m 0 360 168 220 302

No

No

75.00m2 7.2m 10.4m 5m 0 61 39 30 62

No

No

151.00m2 7.2m 21m 5m 0 149 90 70 126

No

No

908.00m2 27.5m 33m 6.5m 0 866 378 480 756

No

No

900.00m2 30m 61.4m 0m 0 0 0 0 740

No

No

126.00m2 15m 19m 3m 0 70 39 40 105

No

No

4800.00m2 0m 0m 0m 0 0 0 0 0

No

No

0.00m2 112m 48.3m 16.9m 0 5564 846 1270 1500

No

No

COVID SAFE Practices

MCEC's VenueSafe plan keeps events COVIDSafe. The guidelines allow events to take place securely with flexible safety measures.

Sustainability

As the first convention centre with a Green Star 6-star rating, MCEC lead in sustainable event planning. Committed to sustainability, every event they host—from reducing waste to sourcing sustainable materials—moves us toward a greener future. Experience events that integrate sustainability into every aspect, reducing the environmental footprint while enjoying Melbourne’s vibrant offerings.