Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
International Congress of Psychology 2028 (ICP2028) will be held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in South Wharf, Naarm (Melbourne), Victoria. MCEC is located on the banks of the Birrarung / Yarra River and is connected to hotels, restaurants, public transport, South Wharf Promenade, DFO South Wharf and the central city.
ICP2028 will primarily use Convention Centre spaces to support plenary sessions, concurrent scientific sessions, workshops, poster and exhibition activity, registration, catering, speaker preparation, media and Congress operations. Spaces will include the Plenary theatre precinct, Melbourne Room, Main Foyer, Level 2 foyer areas and nearby meeting rooms, with final room allocations to be confirmed through the program.
Address and Access
Delegates should primarily access ICP2028 via the Convention Centre entrance at 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006, located between Pan Pacific Melbourne and DFO South Wharf. This entrance is expected to provide the main access point for Convention Centre sessions, registration, foyers and delegate movement. The Exhibition Centre entrance at 2 Clarendon Street, South Wharf VIC 3006 may be used only where specifically directed for exhibition, operational or wayfinding purposes. Delegates should check their session, registration or onsite instructions for the most appropriate entrance.
ATMs: Cashless convenience
MCEC is a cash-free zone. Need cash? ATMs are located on the concourse near Door 4.
Charging stations
Stay connected and productive at charging stations conveniently placed throughout the venue. Find them at Shed Café, Plenary Café, Goldfields Café + Bar, and behind the Sovereign Room staircase and Door 17 staircase.
Cloak room
Are you looking to store your coat, pram, or luggage? Visit the Customer Service desk at Convention Centre Place, and the staff will happily assist you.
Parents room
For parents and children, the Parent Rooms provide a comfortable and private space equipped for changing or feeding. Located in both the Convention and Exhibition Centres.
Prayer room
Visit prayer rooms located in Melbourne Convention Centre.
Wi-Fi
There will be a dedicated premium free Wi-Fi network for the duration of ICP2028.
Getting here
MCEC is easy to access by public transport, taxi, rideshare, bicycle, walking and car. For ICP2028, delegates should primarily use the Convention Centre entrance at 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006.
Getting to MCEC via public transport is easy and efficient with car, tram, train, bus, bicycle or taxi/rideshare options available. More information about planning your journey via public transport can be found on the PTV Journey Planner.
- Taxi and rideshare drop-off for the Convention Centre is available at Convention Centre Place.
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Delegates arriving by tram can use routes 48 and 70 to Stop D5 South Wharf / Wurundjeri Way, then walk across Seafarers Bridge to the Convention Centre precinct.
Tram routes 96, 109 and 12 stop at Stop 124A Casino/MCEC near Clarendon Street, with pedestrian access through the MCEC precinct to the Convention Centre. - Southern Cross Station is the closest major train station and connects to South Wharf by tram, taxi, rideshare or walking route.
- Delegates driving to the venue should use MCEC or nearby commercial parking options and allow additional time for city traffic, major events and peak periods.
- Find your way in: For events at the Exhibition Centre, head to our Clarendon Street entrance. If you're heading to the Convention Centre, make your way to Convention Centre Place, between Pan Pacific Melbourne and DFO South Wharf.
- By train: Southern Cross Station is closest. Take tram routes 96, 109, or 12 to stop 124A Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street outside our Clarendon Street entrance or walk 10 mins to reach our venue. All metropolitan trains are wheelchair accessible and have allocated spaces for passengers using mobility aids.
- By tram: Tram routes 96, 109, and 12 will take you to stop 124A Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street which is outside our Clarendon Street entrance. Routes 70, 75, and the City Circle will take you to Stop 1 Spencer St/Flinders St, then you will need to make your way down Clarendon Street, generally a 5 minute walk. Trams on routes 96 and 109 are usually low floor. To find out if the next tram at your stop will be a low-floor tram, look for the wheelchair symbol on tramTRACKER® . Low-floor trams have allocated spaces for passengers using wheelchairs or mobility aids.
- Bus route 237 operates via Southern Cross Station to Lorimer Street, a short walk from MCEC.
- By bicycle: Bike hoops are available at South Wharf Promenade (Exhibition Centre) and Convention Centre Place (Convention Centre). With over 2700 bicycle hoops scattered across the city, it's a convenient way to travel to our venue.
- Delegates staying in central Melbourne or Southbank can usually walk to MCEC via Southbank Promenade, Seafarers Bridge or South Wharf Promenade, depending on their accommodation location.
- Bicycle access is available through the surrounding South Wharf and city cycling network, with bike parking to be confirmed closer to the event.
- Melbourne Airport is approximately 20–30 minutes by car in typical conditions; delegates should allow additional travel time during peak periods or when arriving for early sessions.
- By bus: Bus route 237 from Southern Cross Station stops at Eighteen Pence Lane/Lorimer Street, a short 10 minute walk from our Convention Centre Place entrance.
- By bicycle: Bike hoops are available at South Wharf Promenade (Exhibition Centre) and Convention Centre Place (Convention Centre). With over 2700 bicycle hoops scattered across the city, it's a convenient way to travel to our venue.
- By taxi/rideshare: Find a taxi rank/rideshare drop-off pick-up point just outside the Convention Centre Place entrance.
- From the airport: Grab a taxi or rideshare from your terminal and get dropped off at the Convention Centre Place entrance. Or take the Skybus to Southern Cross Station, then transfer to the tram or walk 10 minutes to our Clarendon Street entrance.
Parking
Wilson Parking offers flexible rates and secure underground parking at the Exhibition Centre (A).
It also has accessible parking with lift access up to Door 1, 6 and 10 in the Exhibition Centre.
Book online to secure your spot at Wilson Parking
Additional parking is available at South Wharf Retail car park (B), Siddeley St car park (C), Freeway car park (D), or Montague Street car park (E).
Accessibility
MCEC is designed to support accessible movement through the venue and surrounding precinct. For ICP2028, delegates should primarily use the Convention Centre entrance at 1 Convention Centre Place, unless otherwise advised in onsite instructions. Accessible pathways, lifts and visitor services are available throughout the venue. MCEC provides accessible parking, wheelchair-accessible toilets, ambulant toilets, a Changing Places facility for visitors with high support needs, parent rooms, prayer rooms, cloakroom services, venue Wi-Fi, charging stations and mobility aid charging points for electric wheelchairs and scooters. The Changing Places facility includes enhanced support features such as an adult changing table, ceiling hoist and accessible toilet layout. Designated wheelchair seating arrangements, companion seating where available, and hearing assistance options may be available in selected theatres and event spaces, subject to final room setup and program requirements. Guide dogs and service animals are permitted. Delegates with access, mobility, sensory, hearing, parenting, prayer room or other support requirements should contact the Congress Secretariat before travelling so support can be planned with MCEC and clearly reflected in onsite information.