Melbourne Convention Bureau

🚀 It’s been an exciting past week in Melbourne! Over 1,750 technology players from around the globe gathered for the ACM International Conference on Multimedia (ACM MM 2024) at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. As the premier global conference in multimedia, ACM MM 2024 showcased groundbreaking scientific achievements and innovative industrial products. A big thank you to our partners—the Victorian State Government, Business Events Australia, Monash University Faculty of Information Technology, and the and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Specialist Interest Group on Multimedia (ACM SIGMM) —for helping us secure this remarkable event for Melbourne! #ACMMM2024 #MelbourneEvents #BusinessEvents @Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre @Business Events Australia @Monash University @ACM, Association for Computing Machinery @ACM SIGMM

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting council members from the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) in Melbourne to celebrate a decade of partnership. Together, we’ve raised Melbourne's profile as a premier global conference destination and supported IAPCO’s mission to uphold excellence in congress organisation. In collaboration with Business Events Australia, the IAPCO Council’s global leaders shared valuable market intelligence, industry insights, and global trends in an educational session with MCB and our partners. Our guests also experienced Melbourne’s dynamic culture—from exceptional venues and hidden laneways to award-winning dining and an inspiring arts scene—leaving with a renewed appreciation for our city’s business event capabilities. Julia Swanson (GAICD) | Robin Mack | Sarah Markey-Hamm | Martin Boyle | Sissi Lignou | Ajay Bhojwani | Nicola Testai | Stephen Noble | Jason Yeh | Ellen Franck

The ICCA Congress 2024 provided some lasting memories. Melbourne Convention Bureau was recognised for a 40 year membership of ICCA, recognising our long term commitment to international business events. On behalf of BestCities Global Alliance it was a pleasure to announce a $20,000 Incredible Impacts grant to the European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability (#EACD) for making positive societal impact through their business event. Lastly, always a pleasure spending time with my BestCities Global Alliance board colleagues discussing strategy and sharing best practice.

Over the weekend, we had the opportunity to host a famil for a group of Singapore MICE agents in partnership with Melbourne Convention Bureau and Turkish Airlines. The group arrived in the evening and had a brief introduction to the region starting with a wine tasting at Novotel Geelong, expertly curated by Archive Wine Bar, followed by a dinner at Fisherman’s Pier, where guests enjoyed stunning views of the bay. This was just a small sample of what Geelong has to offer as a business events destination. We will be sharing more over the next few days from days two and three of their famil. #BusinessEvents #MICE #MeetGeelong

#Melbourne, one of our BestCities partner destinations, is set to host the prestigious World Congress of Gastroenterology from 20–22 September 2025 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. With 3,000 global delegates expected, this event not only reinforces Melbourne’s role in medical innovation but is also set to boost the local economy by $17.7 million. Discover more about how the Melbourne Convention Bureau spearheaded this successful bid in partnership with the GESA: Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA): https://lnkd.in/gWsuMXrX #BestCitiesGA #WCOG2025 #MedicalConferences #EventProfs #Melbourne

For the next five days, delegates will gather in Melbourne/ Narrm for the 32nd ACM International Conference on Multimedia. Supported by Tourism Australia's Business Events Bid Fund Program and Melbourne Convention Bureau, the event brings together international researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to present their innovative research and to discuss recent advancements in multimedia. #MeetInAus #ComeAndSayGday

🌟 Enrich your delegate’s cultural knowledge by exploring Melbourne's diverse urban Aboriginal experiences on a day filled with art, culture, food and nature. Talk to local guides and gain an understanding of the Aboriginal story in both its historic and contemporary forms, all without leaving the city. 🌱 Take a look at a sample itinerary - https://bit.ly/3BPOqTJ - and reach out to the MCB team for advice and assistance to customise your experience. Koorie Heritage Trust

We are thrilled that AIME 2024 was crowned Best Exhibition or Trade Show at the Australian Event Awards and Symposium. For more than 30 years Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has been the must-attend event for the business events industry in Asia Pacific. Thanks to Talk2 Media & Events team for their hard work and dedication, and to the event buyers, partners and exhibitors. We are excited to have the AIME legacy recognised once again. 

🌍 Melbourne to host the prestigious World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG) 2025! From 20-22 September 2025, Melbourne will welcome 3,000 global experts in gastroenterology and hepatology at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) for WCOG 2025 where Melbourne’s leadership in healthcare and medical research will be placed on a global stage. The successful bid, led by Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) in partnership with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA), supported by Tourism Australia’s Business Events Bid Fund Program and the Victorian Government, reflects Melbourne’s continued prominence as a premier destination for global healthcare conferences. 🔗 For more details, read the full media release here: bit.ly/3NtYUuw #WCOG2025 #MeetInMelbourne #BusinessEvents #MedicalConferences Melbourne Convention Bureau | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre | GESA: Gastroenterological Society of Australia | Business Events Australia

🌟 Why #Melbourne is the ideal hub for digital tech events! 🌟 With a thriving economy, skilled workforce, and strong investments in science & tech, Melbourne leads in innovation. 💡 Victoria’s digital sector generates A$34B in revenue and A$3B in exports annually! 💻📊 Upcoming events like #IUBMB2024 🧬, #ICONN2024 🌌, and #HRI2025 🤖 have chosen Melbourne. Discover why it's the perfect stage for your next event: (link) :https://bit.ly/400f6uX #MelbourneEvents #TechHub #Innovation #Conference2024 #DigitalTech