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ISCAS ’ 2014 Location Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE ’ S CREDENTIALS - 1. Melbourne consistently wins many awards and accolades, ranking it as one of the world ’ s leading convention destinations (Union of International Associations), including: World ’ s Best Convention Centre - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ISCAS’2014 Location
Melbourne, Australia
MELBOURNE’S CREDENTIALS - 1
Melbourne consistently wins many awards and accolades, ranking it as one of the world’s leading convention destinations (Union of International Associations), including:
World’s Best Convention Centre World’s Best Convention City Best Convention Bureau Australia/Asia Pacific
Only Australian city to be ranked in international top ten sustainable cities (Ethisphere 2008)
Within world’s top three ‘Most Liveable Cities’ every year since 2002 (Economist Intelligence Unit)
One of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural cities in the world, with 140 nations represented, 100 religious faiths and 180 different languages
MELBOURNE’S CREDENTIALS - 2
OUR INFRASTRUCTURE
More than 5,400 hotel rooms located within a 5 minute walk of MCEC.
AIR ACCESS
24 hour/7 day – Curfew Free International
Airport Domestic and International Terminals under one
roof 27 International carriers operate direct services
to Melbourne 585 International flights to and from Melbourne each
week Low Cost International Carriers No additional arrival or departure tax
3,200 Domestic flights per week
VISA ASSISTANCE / REQUIREMENTS
Australia’s Electronic Travel Authority is the
world’s most advanced and streamlined travel
authorisation system Instant online applications for over 30 countries Enables delegates to spend up to 3 months in Australia The International Event Coordinator Network is an
Australian Government Department established to fast
track business and convention visas
GETTING AROUND MELBOURNE
Free City Circle Tourist Tram
Free Tourist Shuttle Bus
Free Water Taxi on the Yarra River
Free 15 language Guide Service
Great walking city
EVERYTHING CLOSE AND CONVENIENT
MCEC - City Centre Location
Exhibition CentreHilton Hotel
Convention Centre
SPACES AND CONFIGURATIONS
Plenary Configurable in 5,500, 2,500 or 1,500 tiered seating Smaller concurrent tiered meetings from 500 delegates Optional: cabaret, flat floor banquet or classroom format
52 meeting rooms of various sizes
Banquet Hall
30,000sqm of Exhibition Centre
Plenary
Foyer
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Access to free wireless internet – a first for any centre in
Australia
Coverage extends throughout the venue including meeting rooms, exhibition bays, the Plenary and all other public spaces
Option to upgrade to a platinum wireless service designed specifically for your delegates which:
can be tailored to meet the needs of your event in terms of coverage, speed (bandwidth) as well as the number and density of concurrent users; and
includes generous download allowances
MELBOURNE’S ATTRACTIONS
Arts & Culture Capital
Food & Wine Capital
Sports & Events Capital
Fashion & Shopping Capital
Bars & Nightlife (alfresco bar city)
Gardens & Parks
EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE: PROVEN TRACK RECORD
Large and Prestigious Events Attendance
Commonwealth Games (2006) 700,000
Spring Racing Carnival/Melbourne Cup (annual) 716,000 (Nov)
Australian Open Tennis (annual) 650,000 (Jan)
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (annual) 348,000 (Oct)
Formula 1 Grand Prix (annual) 305,000 (Mar)
Australian International Air Show (bi-annual) 170,000 (Mar)
Melbourne has been successful in attracting some of the world’s largest and most prestigious major events.
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