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Space to be extraordinary Floor Plans and Space Capacities
At MCEC we do things a little differently. We bring fresh ideas and imagination to every event. We happily turn concepts on their head to make each experience momentous.
Melbourne’s home of extraordinary events
Our spaces are stunning, unique and versatile. And every event is supported by an expert team and the latest technology. Our city is our inspiration. Melbourne is on show at MCEC – in the architecture and design, food and hospitality, location and views. Discover the difference at MCEC.
Explore our venue online Discover our venue like never before with our easy-to-use 360 Virtual Tours. Explore 70,000 square meters of space and personalise your experience with 37 immersive options. Roam through Plenary Theatre, check out our pillarless exhibition space, or chill in our courtyard meeting spaces, all from your device, wherever you are. Start your virtual tour now https://www.mcec.com.au/eventplanning-resources/take-a-virtual-tour
Floor Plans and Space Capacities Guide
We welcome events of all shapes and sizes, from meetings and conferences to exhibitions, concerts and galas, whether in-person, virtual or hybrid.
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Venue Map MCEC
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Siddeley Street Car Park
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Clarendon Street Entrance
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Courtyard 2 Rooms
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Door 11
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Kiosk 4
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Speaker Prep Room SP1 Hospitality Suites H1
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RD 2
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RD 7
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Kiosk 1
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Kiosk 3
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Organiser Office O1 Showers
C Ex ar Pa it rk
Loading Dock Office
Customer Service
Boardroom
Cloak Room
Business Centre
Security
Entry/Exit Transfer Points
Female Toilet
Taxis
Male Toilet
Buses/Skybus
Accessible Toilet
Tram Line
First Aid
Bike Route
Prayer Room
Bike Parking
Escalator
Parents Room
Parking
P
Lifts
Cafe
Ride Share
RS
Stairs
Kiosk
Polly Woodside
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Str nro eet
Bay 21B
P
Door 14 Bay 21 A Bay 22 A
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Press Room
Kiosk 6 RD11
RD12
RD13
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Kiosk 7
Bay 22B
Exhibition C Doors 11–entre 21 Kiosk 8
Door 13
Goldfields Theatre + Event Space Door 12
Ba y 23
Bay 24
B a y 25
B a y 26
R ay ew Fre te tga W es
3
2
O7 O6
Door 15 Door 16
Door 17
Door 18
Door 19
Novotel Hotel
Do or 7
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Do or 6
O4.2
Goldfields Cafe + Bar
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O3.1
Plenary 3
O4.1
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Plenary 2 Stage
Convention Centre Place Entrance
Link to Novotel Hotel DFO Homemaker
Plenary 1
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Do or 4
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Sta Doo irs to r1 –4
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Door 8
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Doo r5
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Kiosk A
Door 7
S Do tair or s t 1– o 4
Plenary Cafe
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Do or 2
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Kiosk B
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Stair 1
DFO
Wilson Parking South Wharf
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Do or 3
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Stair 2
Pan Pacific Hotel
Convention
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Polly Woodside
South Wharf Promenade
Dukes Walk
Clarendon Room G
Shed Cafe
Yarra River
Convention Centre
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Our Convention Centre has been purpose built to accommodate a range of events – from intimate meetings and world touring concerts through to gala dinners and international conventions.
The expansive foyer features floor to ceiling windows with views across the Yarra River and Melbourne skyline.
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Convention Centre Ground Floor Plenary
Main Foyer
Home to some of the world’s greatest minds, Plenary is an architectural marvel and the centrepiece of our venue. Combining world renowned design with dynamic sound and lighting, Plenary makes a big impact while still feeling intimate, enriching the experience for both your speakers and visitors. Plenary provides easy access to neighbouring meeting rooms, exhibition spaces and on-site accommodation.
Our Convention Centre foyer offers a functional space for exhibitions, registration desks, special dinners and cocktails. A striking 18-metre-high glass wall facade allows visitors to enjoy stunning views across Melbourne’s iconic Yarra River.
Clarendon Room G
Capacities Floor area Theatre
Class room
Cocktail
Banquet
Cabaret
Area (m2)
Area (ft2)
Length (m)
Width (m)
Height (m)
Link
Plenary 1
1,482
–
–
–
–
–
–
39.5
11–41.3
16.9
Plenary 1
Exclude balcony
977
–
–
–
–
–
–
39.5
11–41.3
16.9
Sub-divided
527
–
–
–
–
–
–
39.5
11–41.3
16.9
–
126
333
170
136
–
–
39.5
11–41.3
16.9
Plenary 2
2,468
–
–
–
–
–
–
48.3
23.5-51.3
16.9
Exclude balcony
1,806
–
–
–
–
–
–
48.3
23.5-51.3
16.9
Sub-divided
1,222
–
–
–
–
–
–
48.3
23.5-51.3
16.9
–
348
833
510
408
–
–
48.3
23.5-51.3
16.9
Plenary 3
1,484
–
–
–
–
–
–
39.5
11-41.3
16.9
Exclude balcony
979
–
–
–
–
–
–
39.5
11-41.3
16.9
Sub-divided
530
–
–
–
–
–
–
39.5
11-41.3
16.9
126
333
170
136
–
–
39.5
11-41.3
16.9
R5,564 D5
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–
–
–
–
–
48.3
23.5-112
16.9
3,892
–
–
–
–
–
–
48.3
23.5-112
16.9
2,409
–
–
–
–
–
–
48.3
23.5-112
16.9
–
846
1,500
1,270
1,016
–
–
48.3
23.5-112
16.9
–
–
2,213
–
–
2,655
28,568
–
–
–
Plenary 3
r 10 Doo
Stair 3
Flat floor
(with stage)
Entire Plenary
Exclude balcony
Stage
Sub-divided Flat floor
(with stage)
Press Room
Kiosk 3
MainRFoyer D
6
(without walkway)
RD 7
– RD
4
Kiosk 2
RD 2
RD 3
Plenary 2
Plenary 3
Entire Plenary
7
6
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(with stage)
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Plenary 2
Doo r9
Sta Doo irs to r1 –4
Kiosk B
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Plenary 1
Flat floor
Kiosk 1
RD 1
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Door 8
Doo r5
r6 Doo
Kiosk A
Door 7
S Do tair or s t 1– o 4
se me nt Ca rP ark
(with stage)
Stair 1
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Description
Flat floor
Stair 2
Dimensions
Capacities Floor area Description
MCEC Level One
Convention Centre
Class Board UTheatre room Cocktail Banquet Cabaret Room Shape
Dimensions
Area (m2)
Area (ft2)
Virtual tour
Length Width Height (m) (m) (m)
Link
101 Small
70
27
60
30
24
18
21
73
785
7.5
9.7
4
Small
102 Small
70
27
60
30
24
18
21
72
775
7.5
9.6
4
Small
101 & 102 Combined
140
72
120
70
56
–
–
145
1,560
7.5
19.4
4
Small Combined
103 Medium
132
63
116
60
48
36
36
139
1,496
16.9
8.2
5
Medium
104 Medium
132
63
116
60
48
36
36
142
1,528
16.9
8.4
5
Medium
105 Large
234
96
196
120
96
42
51
235
2,529
19.3
12.2
5
Large
106 Large
234
96
196
120
96
42
51
235
2,529
19.3
12.2
5
Large
105 & 106 Combined
468
192
394
280
224
–
–
473
5,089
19.3
24.5
5
Large Combined
107 Small Cantilevered
57
24
63
30
24
20
16
76
818
10
7.6
4
Small Cantilevered
108 Small Cantilevered
57
24
63
30
24
20
16
76
818
10
7.6
4
Small Cantilevered
109 Large
234
96
196
120
96
42
51
240
2,582
19.9
12.1
5
Large
110 Large
234
96
196
120
96
42
51
240
2,582
19.9
12.1
5
Large
109 & 110 Combined
468
192
394
280
224
–
–
485
5,219
19.9
24.4
5
Large Combined
111 Small
70
27
60
30
24
18
21
72
775
8.4
8.6
4
Small
112 Small
70
27
60
30
24
18
21
74
796
8.4
8.6
4
Small
111 & 112 Combined
140
72
120
70
56
–
–
147
1,582
8.4
17.6
4
Small Combined
Level 1 Foyer 1
–
–
937
–
–
–
–
1,124
12,094
–
–
–
Level 1 Foyer 1
Level 1 Foyer 2
–
–
523
–
–
–
–
628
6,757
–
–
–
Level 1 Foyer 2
Meeting spaces
Flooded with natural light, this space can be tailored to a range of events from dinners to exhibitions. It can be used for daily catering, pre-dinner drinks or as a space for registration desks and exhibition booths.
Available in small, medium and large, our spacious meeting rooms are ideal for business meetings, boardroom functions, seminars or dinners. If you’d like more space for registration or catering purposes, the outside foyer is available, as well as adjacent rooms that can be seamlessly connected to create even more room for your guests.
Link to Pan Pacific Melbourne Your guests will have a seamless event experience, with direct access to the five-star Pan Pacific Melbourne via a private internal walkway.
05 102 104 1 3 0 101 1
Link to Pan Pacific Hotel 109
106
Stair 2
107 108
Stair 1 Door 13 Door 12
SP101
112 111 110
Door 14 Door 15 Door 16
O101
Plenary Balcony
Convention Centre Door 11
Convention Centre Place Entrance
Plenary 1
Plenary 2 Stage
Plenary 3
D sk Kio
Stair 3
9
8
Level 1 Foyer
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Level 1
Convention Centre
Capacities Floor area
Level 2 Meeting spaces
Truly unique to Melbourne, Melbourne Room features a cantilevered window with views of Melbourne and the Yarra River and glorious high ceilings, making it the ideal venue for your gala dinner, conference or exhibition.
Available in small, medium and large, our spacious meeting rooms are ideal for business meetings, boardroom functions, seminars or dinners. If you’d like more space for registration or catering purposes, the outside foyer is available, as well as adjacent rooms that can be seamlessly connected to create even more room for your guests.
This space offers a stunning view of Melbourne, day and night. Whether your attendees are walking a red carpet, networking over lunch or enjoying pre-event drinks, this is the perfect place for them to connect.
Dressing Rooms
Stair 1
Melbourne Room 2
203
205
206
9 8 20 7 20 0 2 4 0
211 210
212 213
2
O201
214 215 216 217 218 2 19
Stair 3
220 O202
SP201
Convention Centre
Area (ft2)
Length Width Height (m) (m) (m)
Link
1,116
432
1,007
700
560
–
–
1,208
13,002
42.4
28.5
8.5
Melbourne Room 1
Melbourne Room 2
1,116
432
1,007
700
560
–
–
1,208
13,002
42.4
28.5
8.5
Melbourne Room 2
Melbourne Room 1 & 2 Combined
2,232
864
2,007
1,450
1,160
–
–
2,408 25,914
42.4
56.8
8.5
Melbourne Room 1 & 2 Combined
203 Large
234
96
199
120
96
42
51
239
2,568
19.4
12.3
5
Large
204 Large
234
96
199
120
96
42
51
239
2,568
19.4
12.3
5
Large
203 & 204 Combined
468
192
401
280
224
–
–
481
5,177
19.4
24.8
5
Large Combined
205 Small Cantilevered
57
24
55
30
24
20
16
66
711
8.7
7.6
4
Small Cantilevered
206 Small Cantilevered
57
24
55
30
24
20
16
66
711
8.7
7.6
4
Small Cantilevered
207 Medium
120
63
100
60
48
36
36
120
1,292
15.6
7.7
5
Medium
208 Medium
120
63
100
60
48
36
36
120
1,292
15.6
7.7
5
Medium
209 Medium
120
63
100
60
48
36
36
120
1,292
15.6
7.7
5
Medium
210 Large
234
96
199
120
96
42
51
239
2,568
19.4
12.3
5
Large
211 Large
234
96
199
120
96
42
51
239
2,568
19.4
12.3
5
Large
210 & 211 Combined
468
192
401
280
224
–
–
481
5,177
19.4
24.8
5
Large Combined
212 Large
234
96
200
120
96
42
51
241
2,588
19.4
12.4
5
Large
213 Large
234
96
200
120
96
42
51
241
2,588
19.4
12.4
5
Large
212 & 213 Combined
468
192
403
280
224
–
–
483
5,198
19.4
24.9
5
Large Combined
214 Small Cantilevered
57
24
56
30
24
20
16
67
721
7.7
8.7
4
Small Cantilevered
215 Small Cantilevered
57
24
54
30
24
20
16
64
693
7.4
8.7
4
Small Cantilevered
216 Medium
120
63
100
60
48
36
36
120
1,292
15.6
7.7
5
Medium
217 Medium
120
63
100
60
48
36
36
120
1,292
15.6
7.7
5
Medium
218 Medium
120
63
100
60
48
36
36
120
1,292
15.6
7.7
5
Medium
219 Large
234
96
199
120
96
42
51
239
2,568
19.4
12.3
5
Large
220 Large
234
96
199
120
96
42
51
239
2,568
19.4
12.3
5
Large
219 & 220 Combined
468
192
403
280
224
–
–
483
5,198
19.4
24.9
5
Large Combined
Level 2 Foyer 1
–
–
757
–
–
–
–
908
9,770
–
–
–
Level 2 Foyer 1
Level 2 Foyer 2
–
–
573
–
–
–
–
687
7,392
–
–
–
Level 2 Foyer 2
Level 2 Foyer 3
–
–
587
–
–
–
–
704
7,575
–
–
–
Level 2 Foyer 3
11
10
Melbourne Room 1
Area (m2)
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Stair 2
Virtual tour
Melbourne Room 1
Ex h Do ibitio or n s 1 Ce –1 ntr 0 e
Level 2 Foyer
Class Board UTheatre room Cocktail Banquet Cabaret Room Shape
em en tC ar Pa rk
Melbourne Room
Description
Dimensions
Exhibition Centre
13
12
The Exhibition Bays provide an unrivalled 39,000sqm of pillar-less space – all contained on one continuous floor with easy connection to outdoor entertaining areas, meeting, gala and theatre spaces.
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Our Exhibition Centre has been purposely designed to give you an optimal, stress-free experience whether you’re organising a large or small exhibition.
Exhibition Centre
Capacities Floor area
Ground Floor – Exhibition Bays Concourse
Live load capacity
A carpeted and air-conditioned Concourse runs the entire length of the northern side of the Exhibition Centre and provides direct access to each Exhibition Bay and car park. It features floor to ceiling windows allowing plenty of natural light. The concourse is ideal for registrations, event branding and exhibitor stands.
The Exhibition Bays have a design live load of 20Kpa (approx 2 tonnes per sqm)
Main features ∙ 39,000sqm of air-conditioned, pillar-less space ∙ Space configuration from 3,000sqm to 39,000sqm via operable walls ∙ 1,005 seat retractable theatre
Rigging ∙ Integrated rigging points allowing large loads to be suspended ∙ Clear hanging height of 11.5m with ceiling heights up to 18m
Organisers’ Offices
2,024
–
2,523
1,520
1,216
–
–
3,028 32,577
84.1
36
Exhibition 11.5–18 Bays
Exhibition Bays 21A & 22A or 21B & 22B
980
525
1,251
–
–
–
–
1,501
16,153
41.7
36
Exhibition Bays 11.5–18 21A & 22A or 21B & 22B
Concourse Foyer
–
–
563
300
–
–
–
676
7,274
26
26
3
Northern Concourse
–
–
988
–
–
–
–
1,185
12,753
9
87.5
–
Organiser Office 1–5
–
–
88
–
–
–
–
105
1,130
21
5
3
Organiser Office
Organiser Office 6
–
–
24
–
–
–
–
32
344
6.1
7.8
–
Organiser Office
Organiser Office 7
–
–
27
–
–
–
–
36
387
6.1
5.9
–
Organiser Office
Organiser Office 8
–
–
28
–
–
–
–
34
362
6
5.6
–
Organiser Office
Length Width Height (m) (m) (m)
Link
Along with the Exhibition Bays, you’ll be provided with a complimentary Organiser’s Office, giving you direct access to the exhibition floor as well as public address and paging facilities. Clarendon Street Entrance
Kiosks
Clarendon Room G
Your visitors will have access to pay-on-the-day retail food services through our kiosks. Menu options can be tailored to your event once the event has been licensed.
Do or 1
O1.1 O1.2
Do or 3
O2.1
Do or 5
∙ Utility services provided through a network of floor pits on a 9m x 6m grid
Ba
Ba Ba Ba
Convention Centre
∙ Controlled lighting throughout Convention Centre Place Entrance O8
Do or 7
O4.1
Door 14
Bay 21 A Bay 22 A
Door 15 Door 16
Door 17
Door 18
Bay 23
Bay 24
Bay 25
Ba
Ba
Do or 8
Ba Ba
O5.1
Courtyard 2 Rooms
Eureka Room s 3 2 1
Ba
O5.2
Ba
Do or 10
Ba Ba
y2
0
y1 9
y1 7
y1 6
y1 5
y1 4
y1
y1 2
y1 1
y4
y5
y6
y7
y8
y9
y1 0
3
y1
y2
y3
y1 8
15
Bay 21B
Bay 22B
Exhibition Ce Doors 11–2ntre 1
Courtyard 1
Door 12 Door 11
Do or 9
Ba
Ba
O7 O6
Door 13
Ba
Do or 6
O4.2
Goldfields Theatre
Ba
Ba
Ba
O3.1 O3.2
Ba
Do or 2
O2.2
Do or 4
Ba
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∙ Essential services provided to all exhibition spaces – single and three-phase power, data, water, gas, compressed air and drainage
Bay 26
14
∙ Minimum clearance of 6.5m high x 7m wide
Exhibition Bays 1–26 (figures
Door 19
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Facilities
∙ Accommodates semi-trailers and loading vehicles
Area (m2)
ME CB as em en tC ar Pa rk
∙ Internal links to the Convention Centre
The Loading Dock is situated on the south side of the building and provides direct access to the Exhibition Bays.
Class Board UTheatre room Cocktail Banquet Cabaret Room Shape
based on two bays)
Area (ft2)
Virtual tour
Description
Ex h Do ibitio or n s 1 Ce –1 ntr 0 e
∙ Power and utility services available
Loading Dock
Dimensions
Exhibition Centre
Capacities Floor area
Ground Floor – Meeting and event spaces
Description
Goldfields Theatre
Courtyard Meeting Rooms
Goldfields Theatre
Seating up to 1,005 people, our newest theatre is designed to keep your audience comfortable and captivated for hours on end. Equipped with the latest technology and rigging facilities, as well as retractable seats and adjustable soundproof walls, this innovative theatre offers complete versatility to meet your event needs.
Our two Courtyard Rooms combine together to cater for larger meetings, presentations or corporate dinners. Filled with natural light and fresh air, these rooms give your guests access to the connecting courtyard and come fully equipped with the latest technology which is all included as part of the room hire.
Eureka Meeting Rooms
Goldfields Event Space This highly adaptable space can suit a range of events, from gala dinners to exhibitions. Adjustable walls allow you to tailor the space to your exact requirements, while the high-end finishes create a sophisticated atmosphere.
Our newly designed Eureka Meeting Rooms are big spaces that create an even bigger impact. Highly versatile and packed with the latest event technology, these rooms are perfect for corporate presentations or dinners. The Eureka Meeting Rooms can be combined to form a larger space.
Clarendon Street Entrance
Ex h Do ibitio or n s 1 Ce –1 ntr 0 e O7 O6
Door 14
Bay 21 A Bay 22 A
Door 15 Door 16
Door 17
Door 18
Bay 23
Bay 24
Bay 25
Goldfields Theatre + Event Space Door 12
Courtyard 1 Courtyard 2 Rooms
Door 11
Bay 21B
Bay 22B
Exhibition Ce Doors 11–2ntre 1
Door 13
Eureka Room s 3 2 1
ME CB as em en tC ar Pa rk
O8
Bay 26
Area (ft2)
Length Width Height (m) (m) (m)
Link
1,005
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,296
13,950
38.7
33.5
Goldfields 11.5-18 Theatre
Goldfields Theatre
628
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,296
13,950
38.7
33.5
11.5-18
Goldfields Theatre
628
–
–
300
240
–
–
1,296
13,950
38.7
33.5
11.5-18
504
–
–
400
320
–
–
1,296
13,950
38.7
33.5
11.5-18
1,104
525
1,080
670
536
–
–
1,296
13,950
38.7
33.5
11.5-18
Goldfields Event Space
980
525
1,251
740
600
–
–
1,501
16,153
41.7
36
11.5-18
Goldfields Event Space Combined
2,024
–
2,523
1,400
1,120
–
–
3,028 32,577
84.1
36
Goldfields 11.5-18 Event Space Combined
Eureka Meeting Room 1
180
84
150
100
80
48
39
180
1,939
18.2
9.9
5
Eureka Meeting Room 1
Eureka Meeting Room 2
180
84
150
100
80
48
39
180
1,939
18.2
9.9
5
Eureka Meeting Room 2
Eureka Meeting Room 3
180
84
150
100
80
48
39
180
1,939
18.2
9.9
5
Eureka Meeting Room 3
Eureka Meeting Room 1 & 2 Combined
360
168
302
220
176
–
–
362
3,897
18.2
19.9
5
Eureka Meeting Room 1 & 2 Combined
Eureka Meeting Room 2 & 3 Combined
360
168
302
220
176
–
–
362
3,897
18.2
19.9
5
Eureka Meeting Room 2 & 3 Combined
Eureka Meeting Room 1, 2 & 3 Combined
540
252
453
340
272
–
–
544
5,855
18.2
29.9
5
Eureka Meeting Room 1, 2 & 3 Combined
Courtyard Meeting Room 1
61
39
62
30
24
24
18
75
806
10.4
7.2
5
Courtyard Meeting Room 1
Courtyard Meeting Room 2
61
39
62
30
24
24
18
75
806
10.4
7.2
5
Courtyard Meeting Room 2
Courtyard Meeting Rooms Combined
149
90
126
70
56
48
48
151
1,627
21
7.2
5
Courtyard Meeting Rooms Combined
Courtyard
–
–
740
–
–
–
–
900
9,684
61.4
30
–
Courtyard
Clarendon Room G
70
39
105
40
32
24
24
126
1,356
19
15
3
Clarendon Room G
Clarendon Room G Foyer
–
–
67
–
–
–
–
80
861
–
–
–
Clarendon Room G Foyer
Clarendon Room G Courtyard
–
–
108
–
–
–
–
130
1,399
–
–
–
Clarendon Room G Courtyard
Grassed Area
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
4,800 51,667
–
–
–
(sub-divided)
(sub-divided rear A flat foor)
Goldfields Theatre
(sub-divided Rear B no flat floor)
Goldfields Theatre (flat floor with stage)
Goldfields Event Space
17
16
Convention Centre Place Entrance
Area (m2)
Virtual tour
Floor Plans and Space Capacities Guide
Convention Centre
Door 19
Floor Plans and Space Capacities Guide
Clarendon Room G
Class Board UTheatre room Cocktail Banquet Cabaret Room Shape
Dimensions
Exhibition Centre
Capacities Floor area
Level 1
Area (ft2)
Length Width Height (m) (m) (m)
Sovereign Room
Clarendon Meeting Rooms
Whether you’re hosting an awards night, ceremony or simply a celebration, impress your guests with our newest gala space. With its grand staircase and stunning feature ceiling, Sovereign Room takes sophistication to the next level.
Conveniently located at our Clarendon Street entrance, the Clarendon Meeting Rooms perfectly accommodate large meetings, presentations or dinners. Their clever design gives you the ability to open up the room by seamlessly connecting into a larger space, providing you with space and flexibility on the day.
Sovereign Room
866
378
756
480
384
–
–
908
9,765
33
27.5
6.5
Sovereign Room
Sovereign Room Foyer
–
–
680
–
–
–
–
199
2,142
36.4
22.9
–
Sovereign Room Foyer
Terrace
–
–
108
–
–
–
–
130
1,252
21.9
15.1
–
Terrace
Hospitality Suites 1–5 (each)
104
60
88
60
48
40
45
105
1,130
21
5
3
Hospitality Suite 6
132
54
112
60
48
36
36
134
1,446
14.6
9.2
2.7
Terrace
Hospitality Suite 7
132
54
112
60
45
36
36
134
1,446
14.6
9.2
2.7
Hospitality Suite 6 & 7 Combined
264
135
225
150
120
54
54
270
2,902
29.3
9.2
2.7
Hospitality Suite 8
120
54
107
60
48
36
36
128
1,376
13.9
9.2
2.7
VIP Suite 1
–
–
57
–
–
–
–
68
733
8.3
8.2
4.5
VIP Suite 2
–
–
57
–
–
–
–
68
733
8.3
8.2
4.5
VIP Suite Combined
–
–
113
–
–
–
–
136
1,465
16.6
8.2
4.5
Clarendon Auditorium
466
–
–
–
–
–
–
558
6,004
27.5
8.2
4.3
313
–
–
–
–
–
–
558
6,004
27.5
20.3
4.3
Auditorium Foyer
–
–
458
–
–
–
–
550
5,918
30.5
16.6
4.4
Clarendon Balcony
–
–
123
–
–
–
–
148
1,592
14.3
9.7
4.4
Clarendon Room C
60
27
65
40
32
18
24
78
843
8.8
8.9
2.7
Clarendon Room C
Clarendon Room D
90
45
87
60
48
30
30
105
1,128
13.1
8
2.7
Clarendon Room D
Clarendon Room E
81
30
66
50
40
30
30
80
856
11.7
6.8
2.7
Clarendon Room E
Clarendon Rooms D & E
136
60
163
80
56
30
–
195
2,100
13.1
14.9
2.7
Clarendon Rooms D & E
Clarendon Room F
42
18
39
20
16
18
15
47
509
8.3
5.7
2.7
Clarendon Room F
Clarendon Foyer
–
–
167
–
–
–
–
200
2,152
23.4
12.4
4.4
Clarendon Foyer
Clarendon Auditorium is ideal for small conferences or exhibitions. The foyer offers the perfect space for attendees to mingle after your event and can also be used for cocktail functions, small displays or registration desks. It’s also conveniently located near all of Exhibition Centre’s facilities.
Impress your guests with the striking outdoor Terrace, located on Level 1 overlooking the South Wharf precinct. It is an ideal location for pre-dinner drinks and cocktail functions.
Hospitality Suites You’ll also have access to our Hospitality Suites, ideal for small seminars or exhibitor functions.
Clarendon Auditorium (sub-divided) Clarendon Street Entrance
F E D C
Clarendon Rooms Clarendon Auditorium H1.1–1.5
H2.1–2.5
H3.1–3.5
Ex h Do ibitio or n s 1 Ce –1 ntr 0 e
Convention Centre
Terrace
Convention Centre Place Entrance
H7
H4.1–4.5
H6
Door 20 VIP Suites Door 21
Sovereign Room
H5.1–5.5
Clarendon Auditorium Clarendon Auditorium
(sub-divided)
Auditorium Foyer
19
Exhibition Ce Doors 11–2ntre 1
O9
1 2
ME CB as em en tC ar Pa rk
H8
Link
Floor Plans and Space Capacities Guide
Floor Plans and Space Capacities Guide
Area (m2)
Virtual tour
Description
Clarendon Auditorium and Foyer
18
Class Board UTheatre room Cocktail Banquet Cabaret Room Shape
Dimensions
MCEC Level Four
Clarendon Street Entrance Clarendon Room
Exhibition Centre
Clarendon Rooms
Level 4
A
B
Clarendon Room With floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of Melbourne and the Yarra River, this magnificent space is perfect for your next breakfast or lunch meeting.
Clarendon Room A and B Clarendon Meeting Rooms A and B are perfect for small to mediumscale meetings, presentations and dinners. With a number of different room configurations available and an abundance of natural light, you’ll find a set-up to suit your next event.
Ex h Do ibitio or n s 1 Ce –1 ntr 0 e
Convention Centre
ME CB as em en tC ar Pa rk
Convention Centre Place Entrance
Exhibition Ce Doors 11–2ntre 1
Capacities Floor area Area (m2)
Area (ft2)
Length Width Height (m) (m) (m)
Link
Clarendon Room A
132
63
141
60
56
36
36
169
1,818
18.4
9.2
4.5
Clarendon Room A
Clarendon Room B
132
63
141
60
56
36
36
169
1,818
18.4
9.2
4.5
Clarendon Room B
Clarendon Rooms A & B
264
132
282
150
120
–
–
338
3,637
18.4
18.4
4.5
Clarendon Rooms A & B
Clarendon Room
109
42
97
80
64
36
36
116
1,248
16
7.3
4.5
Clarendon Room
Clarendon Foyer
–
–
103
–
–
–
–
123
1,323
21.5
12.4
4.5
Clarendon Foyer
21
20
Class Board UTheatre room Cocktail Banquet Cabaret Room Shape
Virtual tour
Floor Plans and Space Capacities Guide
Floor Plans and Space Capacities Guide
Description
Dimensions
Everything you need for a successful event
Additional Services ∙ Technical equipment and services ∙ Staging, dance floors and specialised production and theming
Melbourne Room and Sovereign Room
Plenary and Goldfields Theatre
Meeting Rooms
Pre-installed technology and services
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One standard configuration set up per day including seating and tables
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General lighting and power
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General cleaning of public areas
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Exhibition Bays
Heating and air conditioning
■
Building and peripheral security
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First aid rooms
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Dedicated event planning support
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Cafes
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∙ Signage and promotional support
∙ Retail/kiosk services
∙ Water consumption (Exhibition Bays)
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Loading dock access and marshalling, excluding delivery of boxes to rooms
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Direct wheelchair access
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PA system with iPod connectivity for general announcements and background music
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Event lighting options
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Stage and dance floor allocation
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Carpet/floor covering
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Numbered theatre seating
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Controlled access
■
Modular registration desk
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∙ Event security
∙ Tradeshow related furniture and equipment
∙ Waste separation
∙ Green power
∙ Pre or post exhibition cleaning
∙ Communications
∙ Cleaning of kiosks and Hospitality Suite areas during and post exhibitions
∙ Carpet or floor covering (Exhibition Bays)
Capacity guidelines ∙ All meeting room maximum capacities include an allowance for audio visual and staging. ∙ Foyer capacities are influenced by catering, exhibition and safety requirements and are subject to change based on your final event arrangements. ∙ Maximum venue capacities factor in safe-work guidelines. ∙ Any requests to work outside of the capacity guidelines will be subject to operational approval and OH&S compliance.
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22
Digital way finding signage
∙ Ticketing and registration services
Floor Plans and Space Capacities Guide
Floor Plans and Space Capacities Guide
Cloakroom facilities
∙ Storage
∙ Alternate room orientation or second room set-up ∙ Food and beverage services
Space hire inclusions
∙ Equipment hire such as forklift, scissor or boom lifts, or pallet jack
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