MCB $25K INCENTIVE

Convention Bureau (MCB) is offering event organisers up to $25,000 to help offset the costs of hosting activities in Victoria.

The new MCB National Business Events Program focuses on domestic association conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, workshops and seminars, as well as corporate meetings and incentive group events.

The grants can be used to fund venue hire, accommodation, transport and other event costs, with 50% payable before the event to support upfront expenses.

MCB CEO Julia Swanson said she was thrilled to announce the funding initiative, which aimed to help the state’s business events sector to regain momentum and provide a vital helping hand to business event organisers wanting to host events in the Vic capital.

“Our aim is not only to boost demand across the sector, fill our hotels and support our local supply chain, but to provide planners and key decision makers the confidence to plan and book their event in Melbourne,” Swanson said.

Funding will be determined by the event duration and number of delegates attending in-person travelling to Victoria from interstate, she noted.

Expressions of interest are now open - CLICK HERE.

MEANWHILE the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre will next month host an expected 5,000 delegates in person for the Australian Dental Exhibition (ADX).

Taking place 06-08 May, ADX includes over 9,000 sqm of exhibition space and a wide program of seminars and networking activities for oral health professionals.