Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Narrm, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to Elders of all First Nations communities that visit MCEC.

Clarendon Room D and E Combined

A conference or meeting room with arranged round tables and chairs for meetings or discussions. The tables focus around facing a large projector screen at the front of the room with a lectern to the left side. A strip of windows that sit at eye level run along side the far wall.
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Clarendon Rooms D and E Combined make an excellent space for holding medium-scale meetings, seminars and workshops. Flexible and scalable, there are various room layout options to choose from and plenty of natural light. All these features ensure you'll find a setup perfectly suited to your upcoming event.

Explore our floor plans and space capacities guide

Capacity range

  • Theatre

    136 people

  • Classroom

    60 people

  • Cocktail

    163 people

  • Banquet

    80 people

  • Cabaret

    56 people

  • Boardroom

    30 people

  • Event space

    195 sqm

A conference or meeting room with arranged round tables and chairs for meetings or discussions. The tables focus around facing a large projector screen at the front of the room with a lectern to the left side.
A conference or meeting room with arranged round tables and chairs for meetings or discussions. The tables focus around facing a large projector screen at the front of the room with a lectern to the left side. A strip of windows that sit at eye level run along side the far wall.
A conference or meeting room with arranged round tables and chairs for meetings or discussions. The tables focus around facing a large projector screen at the front of the room with a lectern to the left side. A strip of windows that sit at eye level run along side the far wall.
A conference or meeting room with arranged round tables and chairs for meetings or discussions. The tables focus around facing a lectern at the front of the room. A strip of windows that sit at eye level run along side one wall.
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Room details

Room features

  • Natural light

  • Adjacent foyer for pre-event registration and catering

  • Support of a dedicated event planner

  • Technical advice and support

  • Close to public transport and parking

Accessibility features

  • Room on level 1 of Exhibition Centre with lift access nearby

  • Accessible parking and lift at Door 1, Exhibition Centre Basement Car Park

  • Guide dog friendly

  • Flexible seating available

  • Wheelchair seating can be arranged, depending on chosen room layout

  • Seats with armrests available, depending on setup chosen

  • Stage ramp or stage lift available, depending on chosen stage setup and room layout

  • Wheelchair accessible toilets nearby

  • Ambulant toilets nearby

  • Prams and strollers allowed

Technology features

Pre-installed technology:

  • Intelligent lectern with fixed microphones and presentation computer

  • High definition projector and screen

  • PA system for sound amplification

  • Basic stage lighting with control

  • Multifunction touch panel

Optional extras:

  • Wireless microphones

  • Display screens

  • Recording or streaming equipment

  • Lectern branding

  • Wireless internet

Please note this space includes 30 minutes of pre-event technical assistance.

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