Conference Venue
RMIT University Building 80 (Swanston Academic Building), Melbourne City campus.
RMIT University Building 80 (Swanston Academic Building)
Conference activities will be held at Building 80 (Swanston Academic Building),
RMIT University, located in the heart of Melbourne's central business district
(CBD). Building 80 is one of RMIT University's landmark buildings, combining distinctive
contemporary architecture with modern teaching, event, and collaboration spaces for
international academic conferences.
Venue Highlights
The Swanston Academic Building provides modern lecture theatres, flexible seminar rooms,
collaborative learning spaces, and comprehensive audiovisual infrastructure. It offers an
ideal environment for keynote presentations, technical sessions, workshops, and networking
events. RMIT also highlights the building's shared learning spaces, technology-rich
facilities, award recognition, and 5-star Green Star Education Design rating.
Central Melbourne Location
Situated within RMIT's City campus, the venue places delegates at the centre of one of the
world's most liveable and culturally diverse cities. State Library Victoria is just across
the street, and many of Melbourne's popular attractions are within a short walk, including
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Central, Carlton Gardens, the Royal Exhibition Building,
and Melbourne Museum.
The surrounding precinct is known for its cafe culture, multicultural restaurants, hidden
laneways, street art, theatres, galleries, and riverside attractions. Delegates can easily
enjoy Melbourne's internationally recognised food and coffee culture before or after
conference sessions.
Getting to the Venue
Building 80 is well connected by Melbourne's tram and train network. Melbourne Central
Station is only a few minutes' walk away, and the venue sits within Melbourne's central
Free Tram Zone. From Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), travel to the CBD usually takes
about 30 minutes by car or taxi, depending on traffic.
For detailed arrival guidance, airport transfer options, and local transport information,
please visit the Transportation
page.
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