Inside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

23/10/2025 28 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
Inside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Welcome to the second episode of Plenary’s podcast – Inside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. In this episode, we’re diving into the question: as we venture deeper into the 21st century, how can contemporary convention centres step up to meet the new-age demands of design, technology and sustainability? Considered a cultural and economic powerhouse for Victoria, MCEC is a global benchmark for value capture in the infrastructure world, showcasing how private capital can not only mitigate risks, but introduce game-changing innovations.  Join key figures who were instrumental in MCEC’s journey as we uncover the story behind its rise to prominence, and, on a broader level, the exciting potential for expansion, sustainability and reinvention in urban infrastructure. Host: Sonia Nair, Plenary Communications and Content Manager Guests: Former Premier of Victoria and Victorian Convention and Event Trust Chair John Brumby AO Victorian Convention and Event Trust CEO Natalie O’Brien AM Plenary Co-Founder and Former Chair John O’Rourke Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Plenary Conventions Chair Glenn Hay NH Architecture Director Hamish Lyon Woods Bagot Principal Andy Gentry Plenary Group Senior Asset Manager Brendan Xuereb ICMS Pty Ltd CEO Sarah Markey-Hamm Talk 2 Media & Events CEO Matt Pearce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.