Bring your future conference to life in Melbourne
The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) welcomes the opportunity to help international associations bring their events to the city known as Australia’s knowledge capital. A comprehensive range of support services is available including a new Knowledge Partnership Program.
“Through our Knowledge Partnerships, we can increase the profile of your association and your event – helped along by engaging industry sector leaders to participate in and promote your event,” says MCB chief executive Julia Swanson. “We can highlight the importance of your meeting on a global scale – and put the spotlight on research and developments within your association.
“Legacies are as important to the city as they are to the client, so we focus on delivering powerful legacies aligned with the core purpose of the association, lasting beyond the event itself.”
AUSTRALIA’S KNOWLEDGE CITY
There’s a reason why Melbourne is such a major draw for international conferences and business events – it’s Australia’s knowledge capital and innovation hub. Home to some of the world’s brightest minds, it provides the ideal environment for thinkers, creators and innovators across multiple sectors.
From medicine and science, engineering, education, business and technology, Melbourne is home to three knowledge precincts and its city-wide collaboration helps ensure associations achieve their goals.
MCB KNOWLEDGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Underlining MCB’s commitment to its role in developing a robust knowledge community, MCB has established a new Knowledge Partnership program, signing up a range of extraordinary organisations and elite thinkers to support bid opportunities and confirmed events. Among its collaborators are the high-powered Doherty Institute and Professor Sharon Lewin, AusBiotech, the Burnet Institute, Bio21 Institute, Melbourne Connect, Swinburne University and RMIT.
“The MCB Knowledge Partnership Program provides a platform for us to attract the biggest and best international conferences to Melbourne,” says Prof Sharon Lewin. “And place our world-leading research on the global stage, develop connections to academics to facilitate strong education programs, powerful knowledge sharing and foster world-leading innovations.”
HOW MCB CAN HELP
Working closely with you in the lead up to, during and post your international conference, the MCB team provides a suite of services to ensure the planning process is smooth and the event is attended by the maximum number of delegates.
- Financial support: the majority of funding is upfront cash payments from the State Government of Victoria, payable before the meeting commences to minimise any financial risk
- Introductions to Victorian State Government Departments, Ministers and Victorian Government Trade and Investment Offices in 12 international locations
- A highly qualified Local Organising Committee with extensive conference organising experience
- A dedicated Convention Servicing department providing bespoke end-to-end event delivery support
- Strong support from local industry and academia
- A commitment to making events affordable and accessible for all delegates. MCB can offer a number of benefits including travel grants, discounted airfares, accommodation and free public transport.
Plan your next conference in Melbourne today
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