Conference venue

Melbourne Connect is an innovation precinct located in the heart of Carlton, on the doorstep of the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus.

Housing a hybrid of university and industry partners, as well as state-of-the- art postgraduate student accommodation and an Early Learning Centre onsite, Melbourne Connect is specifically designed for great minds to network and collaborate.

At the epicentre of Melbourne Connect is the Superfloor, a dedicated collaboration space that connects the dynamic meeting and events spaces of the precinct. This is the primary venue for ATEM 2023.

Located on the former Royal Women’s Hospital site, Melbourne Connect boasts smart and sustainable design and is well serviced by key transport links, bike paths and is close to green open spaces and a range of local dining, cafes and retail offerings.

Location: corner of Swanston and Grattan streets, Carlton

Transport options

Melbourne Connect is well serviced by public transport. Plan your trip with the PTV journey planner.

You will need a pre-purchased Myki card for trams, trains and buses.

Tram routes along Swanston Street: 1, 3, 3A, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72, 19 - alight at Stop 1

Train:

• The Melbourne Central railway station is about 10 minutes’ walk from Melbourne Connect
• From Flinders Street or Melbourne Central stations, catch connecting trams 1, 3, 3A, 5, 16, 64, 67 or 72 along Swanston Street to Stop 1
• From North Melbourne station, catch connecting bus 401
• From Macaulay station, catch connecting bus 402

Bus routes 200, 207, 250, 251, 401, 402, 403, 505 and 546 stop near Melbourne Connect

Public bicycle parking is available on Grattan and Swanston streets

Taxis pick up and drop off at the Grattan Street taxi rank, directly outside Melbourne Connect

Commercial car parking is available:

• Cardigan House, 96 Grattan Street (enter from Cardigan Street) 
• Eastern Precinct Car Park, University of Melbourne, 375 Cardigan Street