ISCAS’2014 Location

Melbourne, Australia

MELBOURNE

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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

MELBOURNE

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S CREDENTIALS - 2

 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

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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

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Exhibition Centre Convention Centre Hilton Hotel

SPACES AND CONFIGURATIONS

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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

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Banquet Hall

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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

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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

Melbourne has been successful in attracting some of the world ’ s largest and most prestigious major events.

Large and Prestigious Events

Commonwealth Games (2006) Spring Racing Carnival/Melbourne Cup (annual) Australian Open Tennis (annual) Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (annual) Formula 1 Grand Prix (annual) Australian International Air Show (bi-annual)

Attendance

700,000 716,000 (Nov) 650,000 (Jan) 348,000 (Oct) 305,000 (Mar) 170,000 (Mar)