Meetings
Plan your next meeting, workshop, or seminar at MCEC, conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne/Narrm, just 20 minutes from the airport. Our space is designed for business and collaboration. With stunning views, modern decor, diverse catering, and flexible options for large or small groups – simply, tell us your needs. Virtual and hybrid options available. Got questions or ready to book? Scroll down to the bottom and fill out the enquiry form.
Download our floor plans and space capacities guide [9mb]Food and beverage
Let’s face it, food can really make or break an event. Productive meetings and seminars are fuelled by ideas, enthusiasm and great snacks.
Thankfully, our team of seasoned chefs have designed a menu that’s an all-round winner.
Available in both half and full day packages, we offer a selection of classics and some unexpected surprises to keep your guests energised throughout the day.
Our menus celebrate Melbourne/Narrm, channelling flavours of the city’s rich culture and character. From the classics to cutting-edge, even our grab-and-go is gourmet.
Food and beverage
Let’s face it, food can really make or break an event. Productive meetings and seminars are fuelled by ideas, enthusiasm and great snacks.
Thankfully, our team of seasoned chefs have designed a menu that’s an all-round winner.
Available in both half and full day packages, we offer a selection of classics and some unexpected surprises to keep your guests energised throughout the day.
Our menus celebrate Melbourne/Narrm, channelling flavours of the city’s rich culture and character. From the classics to cutting-edge, even our grab-and-go is gourmet.
We turn food scraps into highly nutrient soil using our onsite organics dehydrator. The material is taken to the Yarra Valley waste-to-energy facility and turned into electricity to power homes. Neat, right?
And as part of our sustainability strategy, we aim for all our quality event packaging to be 100 per cent recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025. A good start is the recent ban on single-use plastics, which we’re stoked about.
To help us on the way, we’ve launched a program to help us eliminate the use of disposable coffee cups! Now, we have reusable metal cups and set up Drop Pod collection units outside meeting rooms and in foyers near catering locations.
Breakfast menu
Start your day right with wholesome, wholefood breakfast options made with native Australian ingredients.
Download our breakfast menu [1.23mb]
Conference menu
Refresh and inspire your delegates with a well-balanced and inclusive menu that offers a warm welcome to Melbourne/Narrm.
Download our conference menu [2.92mb]
Cocktail menu
Celebrate in style with our delicious all-inclusive food and beverage packages. Full of flavour to excite your guests, and the perfect addition to your event.
Say Hello to Off Tropic - our new pop-up event space.
Invite guests to network in a lush tropical oasis after your work event, complete with comfy seating, delicious menu options, and space for up to 300 guests.
Choose your experience with one of our package options from our guide below.
We understand the importance of accommodating dietary needs and special requirements.
Our diverse menus cover most dietary preferences, including options for vegan and gluten-free attendees.
When it comes to allergens, we take them seriously due to potential health risks. Please inform us of any specific allergy needs to ensure a safe dining experience.
We are here to accommodate allergies beyond the usual 11 allergens or any other special requirements you may have.
Just give us a heads-up, and we'll take care of everything.
Technology
We've got your back when it comes to event technology and support.
Our venue hire includes the latest audio-visual, communication and IT equipment all pre-installed for your convenience.
You can control your presentation, lighting and sound all from our intelligent lectern.
We can also personalise your event to incorporate the latest trends and technologies, including audio, vision, lighting, rigging and staging options.
For seamless event delivery, we offer various internet packages with multiple connectivity options to suit your needs.
Our in-house technology team will be available throughout your event to help whenever needed.
Technology
We've got your back when it comes to event technology and support.
Our venue hire includes the latest audio-visual, communication and IT equipment all pre-installed for your convenience.
You can control your presentation, lighting and sound all from our intelligent lectern.
We can also personalise your event to incorporate the latest trends and technologies, including audio, vision, lighting, rigging and staging options.
For seamless event delivery, we offer various internet packages with multiple connectivity options to suit your needs.
Our in-house technology team will be available throughout your event to help whenever needed.
Pre-installed technology
We include the latest audio-visual, communication and information technology equipment with 24/7 onsite tech support and a speedy 30-minute pre-event setup.
Pre-installed equipment is included in every meeting and event space as part of your venue hire.
This includes a high-definition projector and screen, presentation computer with internet access, sound system and intelligent lectern with attached microphones.
The intelligent lectern is your personal command centre. From the lectern, speakers can control their presentation and the room at their fingertips. They can play videos, adjust the lighting, sounds, climate and request remote assistance.
Additional services to keep your event running smoothly
Laser pointers or remote presenter control
Q&A microphones
Whiteboards and flipcharts
Lapel microphones
Head table microphones
Presenter fold back screens. These allow your presenters to clearly see on-screen content from the lectern or stage.
Let’s bring your event to life
We’re passionate about creating stimulating environments and captivating content to engross your delegates. And we have the kit to support these setups.
From audio, vision, network systems and multimedia to rigging, lighting and production management, we cover it all, and we know our venue inside out.
Audio
Because we’re experts in the unique acoustics of our spaces, we can provide the perfect audio solution for any application.
Whether you need a wireless microphone for a single presenter or several for a panel session we have the right audio options available to ensure your presenters are heard loud and clear.
Vision
There is no better way to impress and engage your online audience than through high-quality visual imagery. And as our spaces are designed with maximum flexibility, we can accommodate a range of screen sizes and layouts.
We also offer vision-switching solutions, ensuring your presentation, presenter and video content displays seamlessly on screen.
Lighting
We can help enhance your audience's experience with an impressive lighting display. After all, lighting can transform your space and launch your event into the spotlight.
Our talented technicians use light, colour, texture and movement to create truly spectacular effects. We’ll work with you to create an atmosphere that has maximum impact for your delegates.
Staging
Whether you’re organising a speaker session, panel discussion or live performer we offer a range of stage heights and sizes to meet your requirements.
Rigging
There are options to rig banners in most meeting spaces and foyers. Your technology planner will assist you with suggested locations and the most cost-effective solution.
Lectern signage
The front of your lectern allows for your company or event branding to be displayed in your event spaces.
Digital signage and door cards
Digital wayfinding signage is located throughout the venue to guide your guests to your event space. Digital door cards outside your event space display your event branding and session information.
Banners
There are a range of options for hanging banners in our meeting rooms.
Internet services
Our internet services are made for success. With built-in resiliency, redundancy, and security, we guarantee uninterrupted connectivity.
Choose from various connectivity packages, wired or unwired, and benefit from:
Unlimited data, eliminating concerns about data charges.
Customisable landing page to align with your branding.
On-site support for prompt assistance.
Settings and configurations
Get unrestricted internet access on all wired and wireless services with automatic DHCP addressing. Public IP addressing is available upon request. Our Wi-Fi networks use WPA2 encryption and advanced 802.11ac technology for secure, high-speed connections.
Virtual and hybrid
Whether your event is in person, virtual or hybrid, our expert team uses future-proof technology to make it come alive.
Our innovative solutions let you extend the event experience to attendees logging in online through webinars, live streaming and video conferencing.
Virtual and hybrid
Whether your event is in person, virtual or hybrid, our expert team uses future-proof technology to make it come alive.
Our innovative solutions let you extend the event experience to attendees logging in online through webinars, live streaming and video conferencing.
Live to screen cameras
Add impact to your event and improve sight lines by broadcasting your performer to the audience on the main screen.
Video event and broadcast camera recording
A broadcast camera provides you with a high-quality recording of your event that’s suitable for broadcast with multiple file types available.
Main screen recording
A main screen record provides you with a high-definition recording of the screen content of your event. This option is enhanced when your content includes multiple vision sources such as camera, presentations and video.
Synchronised content recording
Capture your screen content and presenter using a broadcast camera with perfectly synchronised audio, video and presentation slides.
Audio recording
Turn your meeting into a podcast or keep an audio recording to listen to later. There are two audio recording options available – an in-room recording with a dedicated audio technician or a control room recording with remote monitoring.
Pre-event recordings
Produce video recordings before your event or ahead of a scheduled release time. Videos may be published on your website or made available to attendees through other methods.
Live web streaming and broadcasting
Reach and engage with a wider audience by streaming your presentations online with perfectly synchronised audio, video and presentation slides. There are a range of services available including live and on-demand options.
Video conferencing and remote presenting
Our video conferencing solution can link two locations with two-way audio and video communication. This works for boardroom video conferencing and remote guest speakers alike.
Our live streaming platform is the perfect solution for the remote delegate experience. Your digital event manager can help set this up and run it.
Delegates can enjoy an exceptional video stream and ask questions in real time, much like those attending in person.
The platform's multi-streaming feature lets you broadcast full HD via several platforms simultaneously. You can reach even more people on desktop, mobile and tablet all at once - which is a step up from popular alternatives.
There are also awesome features for presenters, like a teleprompter tool that displays live chats and comments in a single feed.
The chat function can be embedded in your HTML5 video player or as a separate function that both virtual and in-person audiences can access online.
Organising your live and on-demand content is a breeze via channels and playlists on your personalised landing page.
You can generate instant video archives of your live stream and create highlight clips to share with delegates or embed independently.
Customise your channels with your own logos, images and fonts to match your event, sponsor or company branding.
And with real-time insights and stats, you can track how viewers are engaging with your content.
Finally, our privacy rules engine gives you full control over who can access your content. You can protect your streams with passwords, embed and geo locations plus IP addresses and email verification.
Meet in Melbourne
Host your next meeting or workshop in Melbourne/Narrm a city bursting with culture, creativity, exciting sports, and cutting-edge ideas. A place of unmatched energy and unforgettable moments. Known globally for its festivals and beloved by locals as a foodie paradise and Australia's coffee capital.
Our iconic venue in the bustling South Wharf precinct is surrounded by outlet shopping, trendy bars and eateries, historic sites, and exclusive partner hotels. Melbourne's lively city centre is just a short walk or tram ride away with convenient public transport options at our doorstep.
Melbourne's year-round events calendar promises endless entertainment and cultural experiences. Beyond the city, Victoria's treasures await, from the Great Ocean Road to charming wineries.
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