Still looking for a destination for your next conference or association event? Regional Victoria offers a variety of destinations and experiences for delegates, with new funding opportunities now available

As part of the Victorian Government's Regional Business Events Program (RBEP), funding is now available for Strategic Acquisition events, providing funding support to attract new business events to regional Victoria.

Delivered by Business Events Victoria (BEV) in partnership with the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), the Strategic Acquisition grants program encourages business event organisers to choose regional Victoria as their next destination, creating opportunities to experience Victoria’s diverse venues, destinations and unique delegate experiences.

Funding from $5,000 to $50,000 is available to support eligible new business events in regional Victoria, including conferences, trade exhibitions, seminars and corporate meetings, with a minimum of 25 delegates.

Funding may contribute towards eligible event-related costs, including venue hire, accommodation, food and beverage, transport and other event expenses.

Learn more and submit an Expression of Interest via Business Events Victoria