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Look no further! Our extensive resources, including our 360 virtual tours, guide you through every step — space selection, event promotion, wayfinding, catering, and security. </p></div></div></div><div id="planning" aria-hidden="true" class="relative top-px -mt-px h-px scroll-mt-[3.938rem] lg:scroll-mt-[4.438rem]"></div><section class="relative"><div class="related-content-container pt-10 md:pt-16 lg:pt-30 text-accent-red bg-accent-red"><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto"><div class="lg:w-3/5"><h2 class="break-words font-mono text-3xl font-medium md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl 2xl:text-6xl">Planning guides</h2></div></div></div></div><div class="related-content-items-container-mt pb-10 md:pb-16 lg:pb-30"><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto"><div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-between"><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/event-planning-resources/floor-plans-and-space-capacities"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="floor-plans-space-capacitity_image-thumbnail" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="floor-plans-space-capacitity_image-thumbnail" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/216fPdNb1OUSE8ap7bCDs2/589e25fa04eb2182574a4882b3377c05/event-planning-resources_guide_floor_plan_and_space_capacities_thumbnail.jpg"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Floor plans and space capacities →</h5><p class="mb-4">There's a space in MCEC to suit any style of event. Our floor plans and space capacities guide provides an overview of all rooms and spaces within the venue.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/event-planning-resources/operations-manual"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="operations-manual_image-thumbnail" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="operations-manual_image-thumbnail" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/76jlhktS7MWZ1i3cwoTYia/c836064f231ed6e87ed569edede7d88f/event-planning-resources_guide_operations_manual_thumbnail.jpg"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Operations manual →</h5><p class="mb-4">This is the big one. Our Operations Manual provides all the information you need to know to plan and deliver your event at MCEC. </p><p></p></div></div></div></a><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/event-planning-resources/technology-guides"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Looking over a person's shoulder who sits in the shadow of a dark room. They look upon a busy technology board with lots of screens along the wall. sitting at eye level. " src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="Looking over a person's shoulder who sits in the shadow of a dark room. They look upon a busy technology board with lots of screens along the wall. sitting at eye level. " loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/3wZk8FsDzm6o55KdfpYUXc/83c5c7d1445308690b22c2d4be9f07c7/article_10-reasons-mcec-makes-the-perfect-event-venue_body-image-7.jpg"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Technology guides →</h5><p class="mb-4">MCEC is a future-proof venue with state-of-the-art AV, lighting and production capabilities, as well as sophisticated solutions for virtual and hybrid events.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a></div></div></div></div></section><div id="virtual-tour" aria-hidden="true" class="relative top-px -mt-px h-px scroll-mt-[3.938rem] lg:scroll-mt-[4.438rem]"></div><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto 2xl:py-30 w-full py-10 md:py-16 lg:py-20"><div class="h-screen max-h-48 md:max-h-[25.3rem] lg:max-h-[61.875rem]"><iframe src="https://sh.smartviewmedia.com.au/m/gxm5883/?v=gxm5883" height="100%" width="100%"></iframe></div></div></div><div id="menus" aria-hidden="true" class="relative top-px -mt-px h-px scroll-mt-[3.938rem] lg:scroll-mt-[4.438rem]"></div><section class="relative"><div class="related-content-container pt-10 md:pt-16 lg:pt-30 text-accent-white bg-accent-white"><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto"><div class="lg:w-3/5"><h2 class="break-words font-mono text-3xl font-medium md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl 2xl:text-6xl"> Menus</h2></div></div></div></div><div class="related-content-items-container-mt pb-10 md:pb-16 lg:pb-30"><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto"><div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row"><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/event-planning-resources/breakfast-menu"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Cover image of a the MCEC breakfast menu. A dessert is displayed on a white plate on a pink background. " src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="Cover image of a the MCEC breakfast menu. A dessert is displayed on a white plate on a pink background. " loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/3dFr9bfdfa50tEeYp0CoNI/a5282fd827778ddcebf924967632ebbd/MCEC_0960_Menu_Website_Tiles_1333x750_Breakfast_Menu.png"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Breakfast menu →</h5><p class="mb-4">Start your day with a delicious breakfast. Spoil guests with plates bursting with native, local, and seasonal ingredients.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/event-planning-resources/conference-menu"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Cover image of the MCEC conference menu. A bright green salad is on the front with a hand pouring a dressing from an orange jug on top of the salad. " src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="Cover image of the MCEC conference menu. A bright green salad is on the front with a hand pouring a dressing from an orange jug on top of the salad. " loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/22LGrtrFqh4OmKtJ2p5ES1/3979f5e1db9909f421c5b93c0e28f018/MCEC_0960_Menu_Website_Tiles_1333x750_Conference_Menu.png"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Conference menu →</h5><p class="mb-4">Our new conference menu will refresh and inspire your delegates with delicious, well-balanced, inclusive options.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/event-planning-resources/cocktail-menu"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Cover image of the MCEC cocktail menu. Two cocktail glasses are displayed on the red cover. " src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="Cover image of the MCEC cocktail menu. Two cocktail glasses are displayed on the red cover. " loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/635VdRWw2gxhMLmFJ7UGBx/38b289ff34ca1b7069f4c9bd71115925/MCEC_0960_Menu_Website_Tiles_1333x750_Cocktail_Menu.png"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Cocktail menu →</h5><p class="mb-4">Celebrate our city's vibrant community through an array of fun and delicious menu possibilities.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/event-planning-resources/gala-menu"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Cover image of the MCEC gala menu. A hand pours a liquid onto a large piece of meat, presented on a red plate. " src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="Cover image of the MCEC gala menu. A hand pours a liquid onto a large piece of meat, presented on a red plate. " loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/6udEtaLpS7SgU2N85rBaZy/ae74895fece69ea071e677f7c9f4b516/MCEC_0960_Menu_Website_Tiles_1333x750_Gala_Menu.png"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Gala menu →</h5><p class="mb-4">Wow your guests with Victoria's vibrant culture in every bite—from elegant starters to delightful mains.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a></div></div></div></div></section><div id="loading-docks" aria-hidden="true" class="relative top-px -mt-px h-px scroll-mt-[3.938rem] lg:scroll-mt-[4.438rem]"></div><section class="vertical-navigation py-10 md:py-16 lg:py-20 bg-accent-orange"><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto"><div class="relative hidden justify-between lg:flex"><div class="w-[30%] min-w-[25rem] max-w-[44.5rem]"><div class="sticky top-[5rem]"><h2 class="break-words font-mono text-3xl font-medium md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl 2xl:text-6xl mb-8 md:mb-12 lg:mb-20">Loading docks and deliveries</h2><ul class="space-y-4 vertical-navigation-shape border-2 py-14 px-12 border-black"><li><button class="group flex w-full appearance-none items-center text-start"><div class="mr-9 text-black"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="34" height="26" viewBox="0 0 34 26" fill="none"><path d="M20 25L32 13L20 1" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M32 13L-9.53674e-07 13" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div><h3 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium group-hover:opacity-100 2xl:text-3xl">Important information</h3></button></li><li><button class="group flex w-full appearance-none items-center text-start"><div class="mr-9 text-transparent"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="34" height="26" viewBox="0 0 34 26" fill="none"><path d="M20 25L32 13L20 1" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M32 13L-9.53674e-07 13" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div><h3 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium opacity-60 group-hover:opacity-100 2xl:text-3xl">Convention Centre loading dock</h3></button></li><li><button class="group flex w-full appearance-none items-center text-start"><div class="mr-9 text-transparent"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="34" height="26" viewBox="0 0 34 26" fill="none"><path d="M20 25L32 13L20 1" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M32 13L-9.53674e-07 13" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div><h3 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium opacity-60 group-hover:opacity-100 2xl:text-3xl">Exhibition Centre loading dock</h3></button></li></ul></div></div><div class="w-1/2 max-w-[53.75rem]"><div class="overflow-x-hidden"><section class="text-l mb-4"><p class="mb-6">MCEC has two loading docks, one for the Convention Centre and one for the Exhibition Centre. Both loading docks:</p><ul class="mb-6 ml-6 list-outside list-disc [&_ul]:list-circle"><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Are accessed from Normanby Road.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Do not allow vehicles to park at any time.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Have a 30-minute parking limit for drop-off/pick-up of goods during the move-in/move-out period.</p></li></ul><p class="mb-6">To be accepted, all event deliveries must:</p><ul class="mb-6 ml-6 list-outside list-disc [&_ul]:list-circle"><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Be delivered by courier or freight forwarder to the loading docks.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Be received on-site by an exhibitor stand representative. We are unable to sign possession of goods on your behalf.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Have the correct delivery label attached. If you are an exhibitor or supplier, your event organiser will supply this. </p></li></ul><p class="mb-6"></p></section><figure class="mb-10 lg:mb-0"><div class="relative mb-4 w-full aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="At the MCEC loading dock, a man on a forklift talks to a woman, both in high-visibility orange vests." src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="At the MCEC loading dock, a man on a forklift talks to a woman, both in high-visibility orange vests." loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/7zhJTw3lIGzbRhbZJ7vHg6/a8ff1dde8d00acea0320292ef2f26102/event-planning-ressources_loading-dock-info.jpg"/></noscript></span></div></figure></div></div></div><div class="lg:hidden"><h2 class="break-words font-mono text-3xl font-medium md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl 2xl:text-6xl mb-8 md:mb-12 lg:mb-20">Loading docks and deliveries</h2><ul class="space-y-2"><li><button class="group flex w-full items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 bg-white text-black" type="button" aria-label="Important information" tabindex="0" id=""><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl text-left">Important information</h5><div class="h-8 w-8 origin-center rotate-180 shrink-0 transition-transform duration-500 ease-in-out"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none"><path d="M24 14.001L16 6.00098L8 14.001" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M16 6.00098L16 26.001" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div></button><div style="max-height:0px" class="transition-max-height overflow-hidden duration-500 ease-in-out"><div style="visibility:collapse" class="pt-8 transition-visibility duration-500 ease-in-out"><section class="text-l mb-4"><p class="mb-6">MCEC has two loading docks, one for the Convention Centre and one for the Exhibition Centre. Both loading docks:</p><ul class="mb-6 ml-6 list-outside list-disc [&_ul]:list-circle"><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Are accessed from Normanby Road.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Do not allow vehicles to park at any time.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Have a 30-minute parking limit for drop-off/pick-up of goods during the move-in/move-out period.</p></li></ul><p class="mb-6">To be accepted, all event deliveries must:</p><ul class="mb-6 ml-6 list-outside list-disc [&_ul]:list-circle"><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Be delivered by courier or freight forwarder to the loading docks.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Be received on-site by an exhibitor stand representative. We are unable to sign possession of goods on your behalf.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Have the correct delivery label attached. If you are an exhibitor or supplier, your event organiser will supply this. </p></li></ul><p class="mb-6"></p></section><figure class="mb-10 lg:mb-0"><div class="relative mb-4 w-full aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="At the MCEC loading dock, a man on a forklift talks to a woman, both in high-visibility orange vests." src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="At the MCEC loading dock, a man on a forklift talks to a woman, both in high-visibility orange vests." loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/7zhJTw3lIGzbRhbZJ7vHg6/a8ff1dde8d00acea0320292ef2f26102/event-planning-ressources_loading-dock-info.jpg"/></noscript></span></div></figure></div></div></li><li><button class="group flex w-full items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 bg-white text-black" type="button" aria-label="Convention Centre loading dock" tabindex="0" id=""><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl text-left">Convention Centre loading dock</h5><div class="h-8 w-8 origin-center rotate-180 shrink-0 transition-transform duration-500 ease-in-out"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none"><path d="M24 14.001L16 6.00098L8 14.001" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M16 6.00098L16 26.001" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div></button><div style="max-height:0px" class="transition-max-height overflow-hidden duration-500 ease-in-out"><div style="visibility:collapse" class="pt-8 transition-visibility duration-500 ease-in-out"><section class="text-l mb-4"><p class="mb-6">The Convention Centre loading dock:</p><ul class="mb-6 ml-6 list-outside list-disc [&_ul]:list-circle"><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Is located on the lower ground level of the Convention Centre, download the <a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/3rVLzbC6idu680SlOQ6e92/2594c1c4bf8bc873c4b33efd02db950f/MCC_Loading_Dock_Map.pdf" class="cursor:pointer underline text-black hover:text-link-hover-orange" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="text-decoration-inherit inline-flex items-center"><span class="mr-1"><strong class="font-semibold">MCC loading dock map [0.39mb]</strong> </span><svg class="inline" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 14 14" fill="none"><rect x="6.5" y="0.5" width="1" height="7" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></rect><path d="M13.4146 12.5C13.2087 13.0826 12.6531 13.5 12 13.5H2C1.34689 13.5 0.791271 13.0826 0.585353 12.5H13.4146Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M0.5 10.5H1.5V13.4146C0.917404 13.2087 0.5 12.6531 0.5 12V10.5Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M12.5 10.5H13.5V12C13.5 12.6531 13.0826 13.2087 12.5 13.4146V10.5Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M11 5L7 9L3 5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></span></a>.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Is completely weather protected. </p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Allows vehicles to load and unload at floor level for the Plenary via three loading dock levellers.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Provides easy access to all levels of the Convention Centre via truck lift. </p></li></ul><p class="mb-6"><strong class="font-semibold"></strong><a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/4gIYfxmx398Ks1lkQWZEqO/a8fe3988fc92f0017817c6e00f6a79c1/MCC_Loading_Dock_Delivery_Label.pdf" class="cursor:pointer underline text-black hover:text-link-hover-orange" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="text-decoration-inherit inline-flex items-center"><span class="mr-1"><strong class="font-semibold">Download the Convention Centre loading dock delivery label [0.13mb]</strong> </span><svg class="inline" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 14 14" fill="none"><rect x="6.5" y="0.5" width="1" height="7" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></rect><path d="M13.4146 12.5C13.2087 13.0826 12.6531 13.5 12 13.5H2C1.34689 13.5 0.791271 13.0826 0.585353 12.5H13.4146Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M0.5 10.5H1.5V13.4146C0.917404 13.2087 0.5 12.6531 0.5 12V10.5Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M12.5 10.5H13.5V12C13.5 12.6531 13.0826 13.2087 12.5 13.4146V10.5Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M11 5L7 9L3 5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></span></a></p><p class="mb-6">For all MCC outbound freight please attach the following label to every item for collection from the loading dock:</p><p class="mb-6"><strong class="font-semibold"></strong><a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/6HlYGUKC1I2anWhnOJM9FU/b7d171e2a16e3ad90a5e98b4a6e48a70/MCEC_Loading_Dock_MCC_OutboundFreightLabel.pdf" class="cursor:pointer underline text-black hover:text-link-hover-orange" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="text-decoration-inherit inline-flex items-center"><span class="mr-1"><strong class="font-semibold">Download the Convention Centre event freight pickup label [0.08mb]</strong> </span><svg class="inline" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 14 14" fill="none"><rect x="6.5" y="0.5" width="1" height="7" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></rect><path d="M13.4146 12.5C13.2087 13.0826 12.6531 13.5 12 13.5H2C1.34689 13.5 0.791271 13.0826 0.585353 12.5H13.4146Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M0.5 10.5H1.5V13.4146C0.917404 13.2087 0.5 12.6531 0.5 12V10.5Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M12.5 10.5H13.5V12C13.5 12.6531 13.0826 13.2087 12.5 13.4146V10.5Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M11 5L7 9L3 5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></span></a></p></section><figure class="mb-10 lg:mb-0"><div class="relative mb-4 w-full aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Melbourne Convention Centre loading dock map" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="Melbourne Convention Centre loading dock map" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/3Xa1sJsBEnpOItRPbm7me1/d1bac5eceb95c011443a4aa8b1031f35/2.png"/></noscript></span></div></figure></div></div></li><li><button class="group flex w-full items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 bg-white text-black" type="button" aria-label="Exhibition Centre loading dock" tabindex="0" id=""><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl text-left">Exhibition Centre loading dock</h5><div class="h-8 w-8 origin-center rotate-180 shrink-0 transition-transform duration-500 ease-in-out"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none"><path d="M24 14.001L16 6.00098L8 14.001" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M16 6.00098L16 26.001" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div></button><div style="max-height:0px" class="transition-max-height overflow-hidden duration-500 ease-in-out"><div style="visibility:collapse" class="pt-8 transition-visibility duration-500 ease-in-out"><section class="text-l mb-4"><p class="mb-6">The Exhibition Centre loading dock:</p><ul class="mb-6 ml-6 list-outside list-disc [&_ul]:list-circle"><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Is located at the rear of the Exhibition Centre, download the <a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/ldSIulNGxL1e9dlDswm6X/9cf4952cd55633b12b3c1a1504f8d178/MEC_Loading_Dock_Map.pdf" class="cursor:pointer underline text-black hover:text-link-hover-orange" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="text-decoration-inherit inline-flex items-center"><span class="mr-1"><strong class="font-semibold">MEC loading dock map [0.49mb]</strong> </span><svg class="inline" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 14 14" fill="none"><rect x="6.5" y="0.5" width="1" height="7" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></rect><path d="M13.4146 12.5C13.2087 13.0826 12.6531 13.5 12 13.5H2C1.34689 13.5 0.791271 13.0826 0.585353 12.5H13.4146Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M0.5 10.5H1.5V13.4146C0.917404 13.2087 0.5 12.6531 0.5 12V10.5Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M12.5 10.5H13.5V12C13.5 12.6531 13.0826 13.2087 12.5 13.4146V10.5Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M11 5L7 9L3 5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></span></a>.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Runs the full length of the building.</p></li><li class="mb-2 pl-2"><p class="">Allows traffic to flow in one direction only.</p></li></ul><p class="mb-6"><strong class="font-semibold"></strong><a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/7mIQm5i9JmfghGXLzcHWVC/83b3fa722c850889796eb6ec7f344426/MEC_Loading_Dock_Delivery_Label.pdf" class="cursor:pointer underline text-black hover:text-link-hover-orange" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="text-decoration-inherit inline-flex items-center"><span class="mr-1"><strong class="font-semibold">Download the Exhibition Centre loading dock delivery label [0.15mb]</strong> </span><svg class="inline" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 14 14" fill="none"><rect x="6.5" y="0.5" width="1" height="7" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></rect><path d="M13.4146 12.5C13.2087 13.0826 12.6531 13.5 12 13.5H2C1.34689 13.5 0.791271 13.0826 0.585353 12.5H13.4146Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M0.5 10.5H1.5V13.4146C0.917404 13.2087 0.5 12.6531 0.5 12V10.5Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M12.5 10.5H13.5V12C13.5 12.6531 13.0826 13.2087 12.5 13.4146V10.5Z" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor"></path><path d="M11 5L7 9L3 5" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></span></a></p></section><figure class="mb-10 lg:mb-0"><div class="relative mb-4 w-full aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Melbourne Exhibition Centre loading dock map" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="Melbourne Exhibition Centre loading dock map" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/2qoTJjLGgumEkrPpMjPxpQ/0de80cac10da69e97469f0c65288e07a/1.png"/></noscript></span></div></figure></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section><div id="marketing" aria-hidden="true" class="relative top-px -mt-px h-px scroll-mt-[3.938rem] lg:scroll-mt-[4.438rem]"></div><section class="relative"><div class="related-content-container pt-10 md:pt-16 lg:pt-30 text-accent-white bg-accent-white"><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto"><div class="lg:w-3/5"><h2 class="break-words font-mono text-3xl font-medium md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl 2xl:text-6xl">Marketing support</h2></div></div></div></div><div class="related-content-items-container-mt pb-10 md:pb-16 lg:pb-30"><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto"><div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-between"><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/event-planning-resources/marketing-opportunities-guide"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="marketing-opportunities-guide_image-thumbnail" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="marketing-opportunities-guide_image-thumbnail" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/40ahv9K5OxKOdERyAvW41y/b99491d59e756311d3f53dda34131db5/event-planning-resources_guide_marketing_opportunities_thumbnail.jpg"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Marketing opportunities guide →</h5><p class="mb-4">You've booked your event with us, and now it's time to let people know. Connect with over three million potential attendees through our pre-event signage and digital marketing channels. </p><p></p></div></div></div></a><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/event-planning-resources/event-signage-guide"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="event-signage-guide_image-thumbnail" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="event-signage-guide_image-thumbnail" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/5VP3JHaydyZ11cyPX81jxN/c468490490f47f9d5b427fc768d74266/event-planning-resources_guide_event-signage_thumbnail.jpg"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Event day signage guide →</h5><p class="mb-4">Immerse, inform and inspire your audience with signage that makes a statement while your event is in venue. There are print and digital opportunities available in high-traffic locations throughout the venue.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a><a href="https://medialibrary.mcec.com.au/user/register.me" class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="article_aime-2024-at-mcec_thumbnail" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="article_aime-2024-at-mcec_thumbnail" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/5Dke72jUeDLmnRtaALKYU5/2e70349f5c915fbd81a8479fca7c1d3d/article_aime-2024-at-mcec_thumbnail.png"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">MCEC Media library →</h5><p class="mb-4">Our media library features images that can be used for promotional purposes. You can use these assets on your own channels to help build up hype for your event at MCEC. To get access, you'll need to register for an account.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a></div></div></div></div></section><div id="positive-impact" aria-hidden="true" class="relative top-px -mt-px h-px scroll-mt-[3.938rem] lg:scroll-mt-[4.438rem]"></div><section class="relative"><div class="related-content-container pt-10 md:pt-16 lg:pt-30 text-accent-red bg-accent-red"><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto"><div class="lg:w-3/5"><h2 class="break-words font-mono text-3xl font-medium md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl 2xl:text-6xl">Positive impact</h2></div></div></div></div><div class="related-content-items-container-mt pb-10 md:pb-16 lg:pb-30"><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto"><div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-between"><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/our-impact/positive-impact-guide"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Crowd of people walking around Melbourne Exhibition Concourse for the Good Friday Appeal event. " src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="Crowd of people walking around Melbourne Exhibition Concourse for the Good Friday Appeal event. " loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/4hC97O1xHCDzOgOsZxFnqS/c8ce44df914797689b9f3c3794ad6205/2.jpg"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Positive Impact Guide →</h5><p class="mb-4">Learn how our team can amplify your event and showcase your support for inclusion, diversity, and sustainability through our community partners, eco-friendly resources, and Club Melbourne Ambassadors.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/our-impact/positive-impact-guide/sustainable-events-guide"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="A person holding a clipboard, writing notes about recycled materials which lay across a table in front of them. " src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="A person holding a clipboard, writing notes about recycled materials which lay across a table in front of them. " loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/1wAWGYfwcV6TX3uT5IiBFK/c0876b7a7ddf62e92396687e197f2581/1.jpg"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">Sustainable Events Guide →</h5><p class="mb-4">Explore the simple yet impactful ways we can help you infuse sustainability into every aspect of your event - from planning and execution to post-event.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a><a class="cursor:pointer keen-slider__slide lg:w-[32%]" href="/our-impact/positive-impact-guide/first-nations-cultural-guide"><div class="group relative flex flex-col"><div class="relative aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 mb-8 lg:mb-10"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Close up of a Smoking Ceremony by First Nations People. A hand holding a collection of leaves in a wooden ball with smoke rising from it. " src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="Close up of a Smoking Ceremony by First Nations People. A hand holding a collection of leaves in a wooden ball with smoke rising from it. " loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/7gNwmksWYyOgZiHsmljBHg/063b9703ea11b4c33c30b6ccb15f280d/Accordian.jpg"/></noscript></span></div><div class="grow bg-white"><div class="h-full text-l"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:text-primary-500">First Nations Cultural Guide →</h5><p class="mb-4">To help deliver impactful events and create meaningful engagement with the Traditional Owners of the land on which MCEC is built, we have developed a guide with cultural protocols to engage in relationships with Victoria's First Peoples.</p><p></p></div></div></div></a></div></div></div></div></section><div id="additional-resources" aria-hidden="true" class="relative top-px -mt-px h-px scroll-mt-[3.938rem] lg:scroll-mt-[4.438rem]"></div><div class="relative"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-10 h-full w-full object-cover"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Additional information on organising events can be found in the event planning guides." src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/><noscript><img alt="Additional information on organising events can be found in the event planning guides." loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/mwqtes8188we/7E6MC9STmg5Kgj94RCcnG8/ecdadee0542ab921c5d26b1201e1ded3/event-planning-resources_additional-information.jpg"/></noscript></span></div><div class="relative z-20 bg-black bg-opacity-40"><section class="py-10 md:py-16 lg:py-30"><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto"><h2 class="break-words font-mono text-3xl font-medium md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl mb-4 md:mb-6 lg:mb-8 mb-0 lg:max-w-[80%] l:max-w-[85%] l:!text-6xl text-white">Additional information</h2></div></div><div class="mx-4 h-full md:mx-6 lg:mx-20"><div class="lg:container lg:mx-auto mt-20"><div class="flex flex-col justify-between md:flex-row"><div class="keen-slider__slide flex w-full flex-col bg-accent-white text-accent-white"><div class="grow px-8 py-8 md:px-10 lg:py-12"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 md:text-2xl">Resources for exhibitors</h5><section class="text-l mb-0 font-normal"><p class="mb-6">Are you planning an MCEC exhibition? Elevate your exhibit and dive into our valuable resources, covering everything from timelines and catering to technology options and on-stand activities. </p></section><a class="cursor:pointer underline inline-flex items-center border-b-2 border-opacity-40 pb-2 text-l font-semibold no-underline hover:border-opacity-100 border-black" href="/exhibitor-resources">The go-to page for exhibitors<div class="w-fit origin-center rotate-180 ml-2"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M10 6L4 12L10 18" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M4 12H20" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div></a></div></div><div class="keen-slider__slide flex w-full flex-col bg-accent-white text-accent-white"><div class="grow px-8 py-8 md:px-10 lg:py-12"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 md:text-2xl">Venue induction</h5><section class="text-l mb-0 font-normal"><p class="mb-6">Safety is our priority. Whether you're an event organiser, contractor, exhibitor, or onsite during setup/breakdown, ensure a secure work environment by completing the venue induction 72 hours before arrival.</p></section><a class="cursor:pointer underline inline-flex items-center border-b-2 border-opacity-40 pb-2 text-l font-semibold no-underline hover:border-opacity-100 border-black" href="/event-planning-resources/venue-induction">How to complete compulsory venue induction<div class="w-fit origin-center rotate-180 ml-2"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M10 6L4 12L10 18" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M4 12H20" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div></a></div></div><div class="keen-slider__slide flex w-full flex-col bg-accent-white text-accent-white"><div class="grow px-8 py-8 md:px-10 lg:py-12"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 md:text-2xl">Emergency procedures</h5><section class="text-l mb-0 font-normal"><p class="mb-6">Explore safety protocols at MCEC through our emergency procedures. Follow these guidelines to respond promptly and effectively to fire medical emergencies and find our designated evacuation assembly areas. </p></section><a class="cursor:pointer underline inline-flex items-center border-b-2 border-opacity-40 pb-2 text-l font-semibold no-underline hover:border-opacity-100 border-black" href="/event-planning-resources/emergency-procedures">Be prepared with our emergency procedures<div class="w-fit origin-center rotate-180 ml-2"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M10 6L4 12L10 18" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M4 12H20" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div></a></div></div><div class="keen-slider__slide flex w-full flex-col bg-accent-white text-accent-white"><div class="grow px-8 py-8 md:px-10 lg:py-12"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 md:text-2xl">VenueSafe information </h5><section class="text-l mb-0 font-normal"><p class="mb-6">MCEC is using the VenueSafe plan to keep things COVIDSafe. The guidelines allow events to take place securely with flexible safety measures. Download the VenueSafe plan for a quick reference. </p></section><a class="cursor:pointer underline inline-flex items-center border-b-2 border-opacity-40 pb-2 text-l font-semibold no-underline hover:border-opacity-100 border-black" href="/event-planning-resources/venuesafe">Explore our VenueSafe plan<div class="w-fit origin-center rotate-180 ml-2"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M10 6L4 12L10 18" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M4 12H20" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div></a></div></div><div class="keen-slider__slide flex w-full flex-col bg-accent-white text-accent-white"><div class="grow px-8 py-8 md:px-10 lg:py-12"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 md:text-2xl">Ticketing and registration</h5><section class="text-l mb-0 font-normal"><p class="mb-6">On the day of your event, we've got you covered—handling ticketing and cash onsite. Our services include benches for box office facilities, staffing, EFTPOS lines and terminals, and cash and transport services. </p></section><a class="cursor:pointer underline inline-flex items-center border-b-2 border-opacity-40 pb-2 text-l font-semibold no-underline hover:border-opacity-100 border-black" href="/event-planning-resources/tickets-for-mcec-events">Explore our ticketing and registration processes<div class="w-fit origin-center rotate-180 ml-2"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M10 6L4 12L10 18" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path><path d="M4 12H20" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"></path></svg></div></a></div></div><div class="keen-slider__slide flex w-full flex-col bg-accent-white text-accent-white"><div class="grow px-8 py-8 md:px-10 lg:py-12"><h5 class="break-words font-mono text-2xl font-medium lg:text-3xl mb-4 md:text-2xl">Cleaning procedures</h5><section class="text-l mb-0 font-normal"><p class="mb-6">IKON Cleaning Services handles waste removal for all events. Exhibition-only bookings may need an extra cleaning contractor for kiosks and toilets, with costs based on size and type. 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