About the City

​Melbourne is undisputedly the cultural capital of Australia where creativity and innovation come together to deliver great events. A city where the world’s brightest minds gather to inspire, innovate and deliver real change in world-leading research and development.

With its vibrant, multicultural population, temperate climate and outstanding quality of life, Melbourne is an ideal destination for conference organisers and delegates alike, voted for the ninth time ‘Oceania’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards. The city is compact, convenient, and easy to navigate with everything on a delegate’s doorstep. In fact, its unique event infrastructure provides the opportunity to meet, stay, and play all within the heart of Melbourne.

Melbourne boasts the country’s highest concentration of conference facilities, conveniently located in the heart of the city and is home to the largest convention and exhibition centre in the country, and one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The city’s Six Green Star-rated and Platinum EarthCheck-certified Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is centrally located on the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River in the city’s bustling dining and entertainment district. Melbourne boasts the largest market share of hotels in Australia, giving event planners and delegates plenty of choices.

As part of the unique Melbourne experience, delegates can easily walk or catch free, solar-powered trams from their accommodation to the convention centre and the majority of Melbourne’s event venues. This also provides delegates with the opportunity to truly get a taste of Melbourne, making their journey all the more valuable.

With a blend of historical and modern architecture, hidden laneways, beautiful green spaces, an outstanding calendar of major events, and a sophisticated food and wine scene, Melbourne is a haven for exploration and entertainment. Plus, visitors need only drive for a little more than an hour in almost any direction to discover a myriad of experiences from thermal hot springs to world-class wineries.