Bidding for, and winning, Conferences and Events
For more than four decades, Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) has been successfully winning, developing and promoting national and international meetings, conventions, expos and special events for Melbourne.
Unlike any other Australian Convention Bureau, MCVB tailors its services to assist in every aspect of bidding, planning advice and support. MCVB's expertise includes strategic planning, leadership, project management, lobbying and unique bidding and presentation skills.
MCVB offers extensive pre- and post-bid support services including delegate boosting, representation at industry tradeshows, PR and media support and Government support and liaison.
We work closely with our Conference Organising Partners, Professional Conference Organisers and with clients directly to ensure the success of your conference or meeting in Melbourne, and to attract as many delegates as is possible to Melbourne.
For more information, visit the ‘Our Services’ section of MCVB’s website.
Planning Successful Conferences and Events
MCVB works with its membership base of more than 260 leading Business Events industry suppliers to provide Meeting Planners with access to a broad choice of the best products and services available.
Our members include accommodation and convention venues, tour operators, service providers, conference organisers, restaurants, retailers, tourist venues and attractions.
For all of the information you need to plan a successful conference, meeting or event in Melbourne, take a look at MCVB's Melbourne Planner's Guide, which includes essential information on premier venues, accommodation, products and services, as well as touring and leisure program ideas.
Melbourne for Major Events
Melbourne is proud of its reputation as Australia's Major Events capital.
The city celebrates the best in design, food and wine, the great outdoors, music and the arts, fashion, and great films at international festivals throughout the year.
Melbourne hosts sporting championships, regular national football league games, and equine events, and is home to internationally-celebrated events including the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, the Australian Open Tennis Championships, the Boxing Day Cricket Test Match, the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival and the Melbourne International Arts Festival.
Melbourne also has proven expertise in staging Major Events, such as the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. The success of the Commonwealth Games, which saw Melbourne's infrastructure and event venues at full capacity, attests to the city's know-how, and reputation for, holding large-scale, internationally-celebrated Major Events.