31 May, 2016

Expansion of Melbourne’s exhibition and events infrastructure

The unveiling of designs for the expansion of exhibition facilities at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has been welcomed by the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA).

EEAA Chief Executive, Joyce DiMascio said the unveiling marks another important milestone in the much-needed expanded facilities in Melbourne.

“The Association welcomes the unveiling of design work by the Acting Premier, James Merlino and Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Hon. John Eren MP yesterday – this indicates the project is on track to deliver more space for organisers of major trade and consumer expos as well as their associated conferences and other events.”

“The addition of 20,000 square metres of space including new exhibition halls and additional meeting and banquet rooms will be very welcome by our Members especially those whose events are venue-bound,” DiMascio said.

The joint announcement comes a week ahead of the Association’s Leaders Forum and Annual General Meeting which will coincide with the inaugural Global Exhibitions Day.

DiMascio added that Australia is in the midst of the biggest boom in events infrastructure renewal and expansion – the capacity will create many opportunities for growth in our sector.

“The exhibition industry generates 41 percent of revenue and 41 percent of visitors to the MCEC, so this expansion will be very important to the Organisers, National Association Organisers and Suppliers who work in this precinct.”

The exciting plans for the MCEC and the impending opening of the ICC Sydney are among the biggest developments. Other plans are also in place for many venues in Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Perth.

Among them are: Sydney Olympic Park, Doltone House at Darling Island Wharf, The Star and Royal Randwick.

“We are pleased to hear that preliminary works on MCEC’s expansion have commenced, with construction estimated to be completed in early 2018. We are particularly pleased to hear that the venue will continue to operate through the construction period.” DiMascio said.

Registrations are open to the EEAA AGM and 2016 Leaders Forum for both Members and Non-Members. Register here.

EEAA PROGRAM – 2016 GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS DAY:

DAY 1 – EEAA Annual General Meeting

Date: 8 June 2016

Venue: Clarendon Rooms, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Cost: Nil

EEAA AGM Networking Drinks

Venue: Clarendon Foyer, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Time: 5.00pm – 6.15pm

Cost: $88.00 incl gst

Global Exhibitions Day Oration

This public event is organised by MCEC.

Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Cost: Nil

DAY 2 – EEAA Leaders Forum and Dinner

Date: 9 June 2016

Venue: Carousel, Albert Park, Melbourne – Forum

Venue: Aerial, South Wharf, Melbourne – Dinner

Time: 8.30am – 10.00pm

Cost: Member Package: $1,200.00 incl gst

Cost: Non-Member Package: $1,440.00 incl gst

(Package includes AGM Networking Event, Leaders Forum and Dinner)

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