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By holding your next international conference in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to: • Gain access to the preeminent local research and academic community • Grow your membership base in the Asia-Pacific region • Draw delegates from a rich pool of local talent WHERE GREAT MINDS MEET —— 263 BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANIES —— 13 MAJOR MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES —— 1 SYNCHROTRON —— 7900 TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES —— 800 ICT BUSINESSES —— 500 AVIATION + AEROSPACE COMPANIES —— 1000 FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS —— 400 HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES —— 78 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS —— 24/7 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT —— 26,000 HOTEL ROOMS —— 1 WORLD-CLASS CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Melbourne has earned its reputation as an international leader in knowledge and innovation. With the city also widely considered as one of the world’s premier conference destinations, the time has never been better to take advantage of the services on offer from the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and bring your next international conference to Melbourne. Explore the possibilities at www.melbourneiq.com.au or call +61 3 9693 3333. • Benefit from the exceptional facilities on offer at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre