MCET launches Accessibility Action Plan

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust has unveiled its latest Accessibility Action Plan to ensure safe, welcoming and inclusive experiences for all event attendees at its venues.

18 July, 2024

Reflecting on the biggest AIME in a decade

Thousands of business professionals converged on Melbourne in February for the 2024 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), with the trade show heralded as one of the biggest and best in its 31-year history.

10 April, 2024

AIME 2024 kicks off in Melbourne

The 2024 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event featuring buyers from around the world is underway in Melbourne.

19 February, 2024

“You Event. You Learn”: Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024

Bruce Keebaugh, co-founder of hospitality and events company The Big Group, and Katerina Grant, director of creative agency Kat&Co, are presenting a session showcasing real examples of successful events, highlighting the strategies, challenges and outcomes to inspire and educate fellow event planners at the Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024.

15 February, 2024

Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024: Fernando Barraza

Fernando Barraza, creative director at event production company Cirkus Bizurkus, is presenting a session on elevating the entertainment experience at the Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024.

8 February, 2024

Neon Carnival: AIME 2024 welcome event revealed

The highly anticipated welcome event for AIME 2024 has been revealed, with the industry spectacular on Monday, 19 February, announced as “AIME Neon Carnival at Grazeland”.

7 February, 2024

Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024: Julz Partington

Julz Partington, creative director at Encore Event Technologies APAC, is presenting a session on harnessing the power of creativity in event concepts at the Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024.

6 February, 2024

Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024: Nadav Kahn

Nadav Kahn, lead wellbeing facilitator at Vibrate Your Mind, is presenting a unique session on sound and music as a powerful tool for wellness at the Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024.

1 February, 2024

Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024: Katy Aldrich

Katy Aldrich, general manager of Australia and New Zealand for SongDivision, is presenting a session on innovative team building at the Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024.

30 January, 2024

Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024: Lauren Hayward

Lauren Hayward, owner and managing director of Forum Group Events and Marketing is presenting a session on event marketing essentials at the Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024.

21 January, 2024

Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024: Rebecca Grace

Rebecca Grace, general manager of Sydney-based Centre for Inclusive Design, is presenting a session on event accessibility and inclusivity at Ideas Academy presented by Spice at AIME 2024.

18 January, 2024

MCEC unveils menu for 2024

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has unveiled its 2024 menu, with a focus on sustainability, local ingredients and inclusivity.

12 January, 2024

MCEC takes top gong at Victorian Tourism Awards

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has been awarded the Business Event Venue of the Year Award at the 2023 VTIC Victorian Tourism Awards.

5 December, 2023

Visitor registrations open for AIME 2024

Registration has opened for the 2024 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the leading trade event for the meetings and event industry in the Asia Pacific region.

4 December, 2023

MCEC empowers event planners with CSR toolkit

By incorporating CSR, event organisers can adapt to changing delegate expectations and help attract sponsors, speakers and exhibitors.

24 August, 2023

MCEC offers 360-degree virtual tours on new website

The major relaunch also includes deeper information and accessibility features

3 August, 2023

Melbourne’s business events scene booming with nearly $1b booked

Business events from around the world are choosing to come to Victoria, with Melbourne celebrating ‘mega May’ of events.

4 July, 2023

Sthn Hemisphere’s largest food industry event makes Melbourne comeback

The Victorian Government has signed on as principal partner of foodpro, which returns to Melbourne for the first time in six years.

4 July, 2023

Melbourne Ambassadors honoured for attracting international business events

The Club Melbourne Ambassador Program Awards recognise those who have helped showcase Melbourne on the global stage by securing future international business events.

15 June, 2023

Australian Tourism Exchange returns to Melbourne in 2024

With a legacy of successful events in the city, ATE24 promises to deliver another outstanding experience for more than 2,000 delegates.

13 June, 2023