NETWORKING
MEMBER EVENT
9 AUGUST 2018
Unveiling the new and improved MCEC
Join us for breakfast at the newly expanded Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre …
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre( MCEC) may be famed for its big events but it’ s also the small meetings, social occasions and seminars where it really shines on a day-to-day basis – and that’ s never been more apparant than now.
Drawing towards the end of its multi-million-dollar expansion, the iconic venue now boasts nearly 20,000 additional square metres of space, which includes 9,000 square metres of flexible, multi-purpose event space. Due to complete mid-2018, the MCEC expansion has also added new exhibition halls, additional meeting space, a banquet room, and a café / bar.
Once finished, MCEC will hold the title for being the largest convention and exhibition space in Australia, with an utterly impressive total size of over 70,000 square metres. And, with specially crafted menus designed to indulge all of your guests, plus smart technology that allows you to completely personalise your space, it’ s a truly unique environment that can be easily adapted to inspire your VIPs. Each booking comes with its own dedicated event advisor too, to skyrocket your plans from average to awesome, and let you focus on your other EA commitments.
And its setting? Just as impressive – overlooking the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne’ s vibrant South Wharf, you’ ll be hard pushed to find a better location. Parking, public transport and accommodation are right on the doorstep, as well as a huge variety of dining options.
Hundreds of events have already been confirmed for the new space and now you have the opportunity to be amongst the first to explore the new offerings, which include a retractable theatre, courtyard meeting rooms, outdoor entertaining areas and the exquisite gala ballroom. mcec. com. au
HOW TO APPLY
Executive PA Media members are invited to MCEC on Thursday 9th August, between 7.30 and 9.30am, for a stand-up networking breakfast. You’ ll enjoy a fresh market experience in the striking new courtyard complete with fresh juices, barista coffee and breakfast offerings, and have the opportunity to explore the MCEC’ s newest spaces. Frank Scifo, the venue’ s senior manager for meetings and events, will be in attendance, along with executive chef Peter Haycroft who’ ll be sharing his thoughts on the latest food trends in the events industry. And, of course, MCEC’ s meetings and events team will be available to showcase the flexibility offered for events ranging from the diminutive to the truly spectacular. To apply to attend please register your interest at www. executivepa. com. au / events / list.
48 Chief of Staff | April / May 2018