About Melbourne

Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. At the city's centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. In the Southbank area, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is the site of Arts Centre Melbourne – a performing arts complex – and the National Gallery of Victoria, with Australian and indigenous art.

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Venue

The Venue for the 2024 Conference is the Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre.

Presented on 29 April-3 May 2024 in Melbourne’s newly-developed South Wharf precinct, the magnificent Convention and Exhibition Centre is just a footbridge over the Yarra River from Melbourne’s CBD. Bustling with accommodation, cafés, shops and nightlife, Melbourne is the perfect place for break in Australia’s most livable city!

Accommodation

Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza Melbourne sits on the banks of the Yarra River and is your convenient starting point to explore Melbourne and beyond. Placed in prime position, within the free tram zone and a short walk away from Southern Cross Station, and a five-minute walk to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Recently refurbished across rooms and guest public areas, with brand new restaurants, bars and private function spaces, the hotel has been designed to cater to the 9-to-5 and 5-to-9. Each accommodation room is handsomely styled and comfortably furnished to provide a relaxing abode, with a pod coffee machine and 55-inch smart TV.

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AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank

The newly opened AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank features 205 guest rooms, three food and beverage dining outlets and a range of leisure facilities including outdoor heated infinity pool and 24-hour fitness centre. The guestrooms are bathed with natural light with each room featuring premium in-room amenities – luxuriant bedding, high-speed Wi-Fi, a 55-inch LCD TV with Chromecast capability, complimentary bottled water, bar fridge and Nespresso coffee machine and tea facilities.

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Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

Discover South Wharf, an ideal location to meet, dine, shop and stay. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf stands proudly in one of Melbourne's oldest locations, the historic South Wharf promenade. In contrast to the maritime docks and cargo sheds, is the contemporary architecture of Melbourne's newest buildings and attractions. The hotel is complemented with direct access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the Southern Hemisphere's largest meeting space.

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