MCEC talent shines in docuseries

The Centre has unveiled the latest instalment of its Event Expert Docuseries, offering an insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of the Centre and its team of experts.

1 May, 2023

MCEC’s Good Friday Appeal raises over $23 million

The record-breaking donations will go towards The Royal Children’s Hospital to help provide life-saving care for kids.

11 April, 2023

AIME 2023 anticipates $200 million in business

With post-show insights revealing a high satisfaction rate amongst both exhibitors and visitors, event director Silke Calder says excitement is already building for AIME 2024.

29 March, 2023

MCEC welcomes two new ambassadors to Club Melbourne program

Both are innovative thinkers and leaders in food and agriculture and will join Melbourne’s brightest minds to showcase the city’s expertise.

9 March, 2023

AIME makes stellar comeback in 30th anniversary event

Asia Pacific’s biggest meetings and events trade show returned to Melbourne last week, welcoming more than 3,000 from Australia and beyond to the MCEC.

23 February, 2023

AIME’s 30th anniversary event kicks off

Marking its 30-year legacy with a spectacular launch party, AIME has welcomed delegates from 25 countries who will turn the event’s showfloor into a hive of activity over the next two days.

13 February, 2023

New data shows sharp drop in virtual, hybrid events

FCM Meetings & Events says the data findings are the clearest sign yet that businesses were returning to face-to-face meetings, events, and conferences.

9 February, 2023

MCEC shows off Victoria’s produce in new menu

The Centre’s award-winning kitchen has delivered a menu that is varied, inclusive, and welcoming with a mix of new and classic dishes for all tastes and occasions.

31 January, 2023

MCEC generates $383 million impact

The Centre “doubled down,” hosting 349 events and welcoming 1.6 million visitors during the last financial year.

5 January, 2023

Last chance to register for AIME 2023 Hosted Buyer program

With less than three months to go, senior level event planners wishing to attend AIME as Hosted Buyers need to register by 13 December.

5 December, 2022

THE LUME Melbourne at MCEC opens Monet & Friends exhibition

The new Monet & Friends experience immerses guests in the sights, sounds, scents and tastes of a revolutionary time in modern art.

27 October, 2022

MCEC introduces new CEO

Natalie O’Brien AM will bring a wealth of industry leadership experience to her new role and play a key role in guiding the business back to its pre-pandemic success. 

18 October, 2022

Melbourne hosts 400+ for Global Botanic Gardens Congress

This week’s Congress sees the continued return of international business events and delegates to MCEC from around the world as regular international business events return to Victoria’s capital.

27 September, 2022

Major international aviation conference to touch down in Melbourne

The bi-annual conference is expected to bring in an estimated $4.7 million boost to Melbourne and Victoria’s economy.

28 June, 2022

Melbourne on show at IMEX 2022

Demand for business events in Australia’s events capital has bounced back, as MCB and MCEC present the city to more than 5,000 global decision-makers at Europe’s largest business events trade show.

2 June, 2022

Inspire, Create, Innovate: BTS @ MCEC

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has released the first in a series of videos taking viewers behind-the-scenes at the iconic venue.

31 May, 2022

New video series showcasing MCEC’s event experts

The videos go behind the scenes with an MCEC team member in each instalment to find out more about their innovative work.

26 May, 2022

‘Pet-demic’ positions popular pet lovers shows for major bounce back

After a long hiatus and tough couple of years, Event Management International’s hugely popular Cat Lovers Show is returning to Melbourne with record-breaking ticket sales.

22 May, 2022

MCEC operator to manage new Geelong convention centre

The new Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre will be developed on the waterfront precinct as part of the $294 million Geelong City Deal project, and will open in 2026.

12 May, 2022

AIME 2022 success points to more than $120 million of business to be placed

New industry research insights signal a strong recovery across the business events industry.

10 May, 2022