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November 26, 2025 28 mins

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 AMPlenary Group Co-Founder and Director John O’Rourke

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

 

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