Australia was the only western economy to achieve growth during the global financial crisis and continuing 17 years of uninterrupted prosperity
Melbourne is home to one of the world's most harmonious and cultural diverse communities with 140 cultures and 180 languages represented
Melbourne offers the highest concentration of conference facilities in Australia and was named 'Oceania’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination' in the 2019 World Travel Awards
Melbourne has been awarded the title as the World’s Most Liveable City for seven consecutive years, 2011 to 2017
Victoria is home to over 8,000 technology companies and 13 internationally recognised medical research institutes
Victoria is home to 10 teaching hospitals and 10 universities, two of which sit in the top 100 universities in the world
33 international airlines fly direct to Melbourne from 32 destinations, 425 times per week plus Melbourne provides an extensive public transport network
One of the world’s safest, friendliest and cleanest destinations, accredited as an international ‘Safe City’ by World Health Organisation
A straightforward visa process with support by IECN, a team of immigration experts who facilitate applications for delegates
Melbourne’s city centre has Australia’s largest and fastest free WI-FI network, making it easy for delegates to stay connected
Over 4,300 rooms available within a ten-minute walk of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
We acknowledge the First Peoples throughout Victoria and their ongoing connection to the land and waters. We pay our respects to their culture, knowledge and Elders past and present.