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So, What’s the Secret to a Great Conference?

By Bree Pagliuso|

Start with our Clarendon precinct, where everything clicks. Flexible layouts, chef-selected menus, Melbourne-style coffee and an easy city location—built for focus without the fuss and made to keep your event moving seamlessly.

Right now, our exclusive Conference Package makes it even better: chef-selected menus from $65 per person and 30% off room hire across the Clarendon Auditorium and Clarendon Rooms.

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Here’s why Clarendon just works:

Every Detail, Already Thought Of

Every space in the Clarendon area is designed for movement and connection.  From the tiered seating of the Clarendon Auditorium to light-filled rooms that shift easily from keynote to breakout.

Highlights include:

  • Clarendon Auditorium: Tiered seating for 466 guests, premium lighting and stage setup.

  • Clarendon Room: Panoramic city views and the perfect setting for keynotes or dinners.

  • Clarendon Rooms A–F: Flexible layouts for workshops, strategy days and team sessions.

Foyers and breakouts: Seamless transitions between sessions and catering.

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Audio Visual, Simplified

Most Clarendon rooms come equipped with built-in AV, including projectors, screens, microphones and control panels ready for seamless presentations.  For events that need more, our in-house AV and production team can tailor a complete solution: lighting design, staging, sound, streaming or full creative production.

With expert technicians on site and the latest technology at hand, you can scale your setup, all within the same building and supported by one team.

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Food That Knows Its Audience

Food matters here. Our conference menus are curated by our award-winning chefs and change with the seasons. Think vibrant, locally sourced dishes, conference classics made for everyone, and a selection of drinks to keep your guests refreshed.

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All the Spaces in one Venue

The Clarendon precinct is a self-contained section of our venue, your own private pocket of MCEC. With everything in one place. Flexible meeting rooms, a full auditorium, dedicated catering areas and an adjoining foyer that doubles as registration and networking space.

Add in your dedicated event planner and in-house AV team, and you’ve got a setup that makes even the most complex event feel simple.

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Easy to Get To

Right beside South Wharf’s riverside dining and hotels, our venue is all about convenience.  There’s parking and tram access at the door, a dedicated drop-off zone and two hotels connected via internal walkways.

So, while delegates arrive relaxed, you can focus on what really matters creating an event that feels distinctly Melbourne.

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