To commence the bidding process, Melbourne needs to show its support for a conference or event by submitting a formal request to the International Association to host the event in Melbourne.
Local Host Associations
In order to do this, the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) encourages prominent Australians in key fields of endeavour to join ‘Local Host Associations’ – the Australian chapter of the International Association which is holding the event – in order to strengthen Melbourne and Australia’s bid to host the event.
MCVB Bid Support
Once a Local Host Association forms a bid committee, MCVB manages and provides free expertise on all aspects of the bidding process - including logistics, bid presentations and budgets, organising site inspections of potential venues for the event, and lobbying.
Where required, MCVB can also assist in engaging a local Professional Conference Organiser to deliver a detailed convention budget to include in a bid document.
MCVB – Promoting Melbourne and Victoria to the World
By working together to attract conferences, meetings and events to Melbourne, MCVB and Local Hosts and Associations are furthering Victoria’s reputation as a world-leading hub for innovation, medicine and research, as well as Business Events within these fields.