Rotary International Convention
The 2023 Rotary International Convention welcomed 14,000 delegates from 120 countries to Melbourne, showcasing our city's strengths as a global destination for hosting large-scale conventions.
Our success stories
Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has a remarkable history of securing and hosting some of the world's largest and most distinguished international conferences across a wide range of industries, including health, medicine, engineering, science, business, technology, and community development. A full service bureau with over 50 years' experience - MCB is your first port of call for hosting a successful convention or business event in the Asia Pacific.
Coda
Carbon neutral-certified convention Coda 2022 disrupted medical conferences with sustainable event planning. Across four days, over 800 delegates from around the globe convened in Melbourne.
International AIDS Conference
The first time ever held in Australia, the 2014 International AIDS Conference attracted 13,000+ delegates from 173 countries. The strength of Melbourne’s scientific community and Team Melbourne approach contributed to the event's success.
World Baristas Championship and World Brewers Cup
The 2022 World Barista Championship (WBC), held in conjunction with the World Brewers Cup as part of the Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2022, attracted an estimated 14,000 delegates.
World Engineers Conference
The World Engineers Conference (WEC)) 2019 welcomed over 3,000 delegates from 75 countries for the opportunity to discuss how the engineering profession is evolving in a rapidly changing world.
World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems
The 2016 World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) attracted 11, 496 visitors, made up of over 4,200 international delegates from 73 countries.
International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis
The International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2019 conference in Melbourne attracted over 5,200 delegates from 96 countries.
International Society Cell & Gene Therapy
The International Society Cell & Gene Therapy 2019 convention hosted the full spectrum of global cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine professionals – from clinicians and researchers to industry partners, technologists and academia from over 27 countries.
International Inner Wheel Convention
One of the world's largest women's service voluntary organisations, the 2018 International Inner Wheel Convention attracted over 1,500 delegates from 50 countries.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Conference
The 2017 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Conference connected an international community of over 1,330 researchers, practitioners and students in the field of automatic control from 54 countries.
International Dragon Awards
The International Dragon Awards in 2017 brought over 5,500 Chinese insurance specialists to Melbourne. The respected conference provided a platform for knowledge exchange, development programs and social activities in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Royal Australian Chemistry Institute Congress
The Royal Australian Chemistry Institute Congress took place in 2017 and was the largest chemical engineering conference to ever be hosted in Australia, attracting 3,300 delegates including three Nobel Laureates.
Ecocity World Summit
The Ecocity World Summit in 2017 united the world’s leading environmental specialists, urban planners and city architects to discuss and debate the most complex ecological challenges, attracting almost 2,400 deletgates.
Immunology Congress
The International Congress of Immunology, the largest global event in the field in 2016, attracted over 3,500 delegates from over 60 countries, for six days of ground-breaking research and discussion on the science of immunology.
World Cancer Congress
The 2014 World Cancer Congress attracted 2,700 delegates from 105 countries, bringing together the international cancer control community to connect and discuss solutions to reduce the impact of cancer on communities around the world.
World Diabetes Congress
The 2013 World Diabetes Congress attracted over 10,000 delegates from 170 countries, which at the time was the largest medical conference ever held in Australia.
Sustainability case study
Take a look at the Melbourne Convention Bureau's sustainability case study to learn more about how you can hold a successful, sustainable business event in Melbourne, Australia.
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