ecologiQ Greener Infrastructure Conference
Tue 19 September, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 20 September, 8:00am - 5:00pm
ecologiQ's Greener Infrastructure Conference is returning bigger and better in 2023 from 18-20 September 2023. The three-day event at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will bring together leaders in government, sustainability and infrastructure to explore how to accelerate our shift to a greener future. Building on the sold out event held for the first time last year, the Conference presents a unique opportunity to learn how greener materials are being integrated into infrastructure and how collaboration and innovation can take it to the next level.
Tickets
Early bird - Trade hall pass$395.00
Early bird - 3 day pass$995.00
Trade hall pass$595.00
Three day pass$1395.00
Site tours$120.00
Address
Convention Centre
1 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf, Melbourne Victoria Australia 3006
Contact
+61386090980
Event links
Getting to MCEC
Planning your travel? We've got all the options covered.
For events at the Exhibition Centre, head to our Clarendon Street entrance. If you're heading to the Convention Centre, make your way to Convention Centre Place, between Pan Pacific Melbourne and DFO South Wharf.
Getting to MCEC
Planning your travel? We've got all the options covered.
For events at the Exhibition Centre, head to our Clarendon Street entrance. If you're heading to the Convention Centre, make your way to Convention Centre Place, between Pan Pacific Melbourne and DFO South Wharf.
Wilson Parking offers flexible rates and secure underground parking at the Exhibition Centre.
It also has accessible parking with lift access up to Door 1, 6 and 10 in the Exhibition Centre.
Book online to secure your spot at Wilson Parking .
Additional parking is available at South Wharf Retail car park , Siddeley St car park , Freeway car park or Montague Street car park .
See the car park locations below:
Southern Cross Station is closest. Take tram routes 96, 109, or 12 to stop 124A Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street outside our Clarendon Street entrance or walk 10 mins to reach our venue.
All metropolitan trains are wheelchair accessible and have allocated spaces for passengers using mobility aids.
Tram routes 96, 109, and 12 will take you to stop 124A Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street which is outside our Clarendon Street entrance.
Routes 70, 75, and the City Circle will take you to Stop 1 Spencer St/Flinders St, then you will need to make your way down Clarendon Street, generally a 5 minute walk.
Trams on routes 96 and 109 are usually low floor. To find out if the next tram at your stop will be a low-floor tram, look for the wheelchair symbol on tramTRACKER® . Low-floor trams have allocated spaces for passengers using wheelchairs or mobility aids.
Bus route 237 from Southern Cross Station stops at Eighteen Pence Lane/Lorimer Street, a short 10 minute walk from our Convention Centre Place entrance.
Bike hoops are available at South Wharf Promenade (Exhibition Centre) and Convention Centre Place (Convention Centre). With over 2700 bicycle hoops scattered across the city, it's a convenient way to travel to our venue.
Find a taxi rank/rideshare drop-off pick-up point just outside the Convention Centre Place entrance.
Grab a taxi or rideshare from your terminal and get dropped off at the Convention Centre Place entrance.
Or take the Skybus to Southern Cross Station, then transfer to the tram or walk 10 minutes to our Clarendon Street entrance.
Information for visitors
Charging stations
Power on with work or finish off that assignment at one of our many conveniently located charging stations throughout the venue. You’ll find them at Shed Café, Plenary Café, Goldfields Café + Bar, as well as behind both the Sovereign Room staircase and Door 17 staircase.
Wi-Fi
Free WiFi is available throughout the venue using the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre free WiFi. Some events also have a dedicated premium WiFi network. If this is the case, the organiser of the event will provide you with the network name and password.
Parent rooms
Our Parent Rooms offer a comfortable and private space for parents and children. Located in both the Convention and Exhibition Centres, these feature everything you need to change or feed in privacy and comfort.
Prayer room
You can find prayer rooms located in Melbourne Convention Centre.
Cloak room
Looking for somewhere to store your coat, pram or luggage? Visit our Customer Service desk at the Convention Centre Place and our friendly staff will happily lighten your load.
Cash-free venue
MCEC now operates as an entirely cash-free venue, we kindly ask visitors to exclusively use electronic payment. ATMs are located on the concourse of Melbourne Exhibition Centre near Door 4.
Information for visitors
Charging stations
Power on with work or finish off that assignment at one of our many conveniently located charging stations throughout the venue. You’ll find them at Shed Café, Plenary Café, Goldfields Café + Bar, as well as behind both the Sovereign Room staircase and Door 17 staircase.
Wi-Fi
Free WiFi is available throughout the venue using the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre free WiFi. Some events also have a dedicated premium WiFi network. If this is the case, the organiser of the event will provide you with the network name and password.
Parent rooms
Our Parent Rooms offer a comfortable and private space for parents and children. Located in both the Convention and Exhibition Centres, these feature everything you need to change or feed in privacy and comfort.
Prayer room
You can find prayer rooms located in Melbourne Convention Centre.
Cloak room
Looking for somewhere to store your coat, pram or luggage? Visit our Customer Service desk at the Convention Centre Place and our friendly staff will happily lighten your load.
Cash-free venue
MCEC now operates as an entirely cash-free venue, we kindly ask visitors to exclusively use electronic payment. ATMs are located on the concourse of Melbourne Exhibition Centre near Door 4.
We're here to make your MCEC visit easy. Use our 360 virtual tours from any device, anywhere in the world.
Wondering where your conference room is, how close the entrance is to your event, or where to find the nearest cafe? Need a rideshare drop-off point? Explore MCEC before you arrive with our virtual tours.
The venue has many accessible features. When you arrive at MCEC please see our Customer Service team if you have any queries or require assistance.
Vision impairment
Braille is provided on all room door signage and fixed directional signage throughout the venue. MCEC is guide dog friendly and welcomes any registered assistance dogs into all areas of the building.
Assisted hearing
Most meeting rooms within the Convention Centre are equipped with TTA Hearing Assisted telephones and hearing assisted devices available to hire free of charge. To book, call our Customer Service team on +61 3 9235 8000 or email enquiries@mcec.com.au .
Wheelchair access and hire
There are accessible toilets, ramps and lifts throughout our venue, including lift access from the car parks.
We have a limited number of wheelchairs that can be loaned to you for the day on a first-come, first-served basis. We also have a wider wheelchair available if required.
If you’d like to hire a wheelchair, call our Customer Service team on +61 3 9235 8000 or email us at enquiries@mcec.com.au .
Assistance animals
Assistance animals are permitted inside our venue. Due to limited space between seating rows, booking a wheelchair bay with a carer seat may provide more comfort for both patron and animal.
Wide and accessible seating
Please contact the authorised ticketing agent to arrange an accessible seat. Please do this before the event, as it may not be possible to arrange on the day.
We can provide wider seats for use. In the theatres these are placed in the accessible wheelchair spaces. Please contact the Customer Service team when you arrive on site to arrange.
Experience Melbourne's vibrant energy with the comfort and accessibility of nearby hotels.
Did you know we're Australia's only convention and exhibition centre with onsite accommodation?
Pan Pacific Hotel South Wharf - Connected directly to MCEC via Melbourne Convention Centre, Level 1
Novotel South Wharf - Connected directly to MCEC via Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Or find your perfect stay within a 10-minute walk:
The use of cameras, video recording, or live streaming devices is strictly controlled within the venue, and restrictions vary from event to event.
Look out for signage and our Customer Service team, who will inform you if there is a total ban on cameras.
Generally, posting to social media is permitted and, in most cases, encouraged.
For events with specific restrictions, there will be signage, and our Customer Service team will inform you.
General rules:
Only small cameras for personal use are accepted.
Professional cameras (anything with a lens 35mm or over) must be approved on all occasions. Cameras that look like SLR cameras may also be prohibited.
In the Plenary and Goldfields Theatre, the use of flash is prohibited.
Recording live performances is generally prohibited.
If you are a MCEC customer planning to film in or around the venue you must get approval. Complete the request form linked below and our team.
You must get approval if you plan to film in or around the venue.
