Travel & Accommodations
📍 Location
APGM 2027 is located at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Center (MCEC) in Melbourne, Australia. MEL-Tullamarine Airport is recommended for those that are flying in.
⏱️ Timing
Arrival – APGM kicks off on Tuesday, 23 February with an evening welcome reception at Taxi Kitchen in Federation Square.
Departure – Programming concludes in the afternoon on Thursday, 25 February. The detailed agenda will be available by 19 November.
🏨 Hotel Accommodations
Discounted rates & room blocks are available for APGM attendees at the following hotels. Click the ‘Book a Room’ link below for booking instructions and details for each hotel.
Pan Pacific Melbourne– A$389-429/night (connected to MCEC)
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders– A$263/night
Hyatt Centric Melbourne – A$290/night
ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank – 15% off best available rate
🚍 Ground Transportation
Complimentary APGM shuttles will be provided at the following times:
Wednesday:
MCEC to The Terrace at the Royal Botanical Gardens:
departing between 16:45 & 17:00
The Terrace to MCEC:
departing at 19:00 & 19:30
Thursday:
MCEC to MEL airport:
Departure time TBD – will be available by 19 November.
Public transport: The MCEC is located just outside the CBD Free Tram Zone and a 10-minute walk from the Spencer St./Flinders St Station.
Tuesday’s Welcome Reception at Taxi Kitchen is a 4-minute walk from the Swanston St/Flinders St Station.
Reference the Melbourne Public Transport site for more information about Melbourne public transport and the CBD Free Tram Zone.
🅿️ Parking
The closest car park is the Melbourne Exhibition Centre Car Park. For rates or to pre-book your spot, visit: Wilson Parking - Melbourne Exhibition Centre Car Park.
For hotel parking, please contact hotels directly for rates & availability.
🧳 Luggage & Coat Check
Complimentary luggage and coat check will be available during APGM at the APGM Registration Desk on Wednesday & Thursday.
❓Travel Questions
Contact Epic’s Travel team at eventtravelquestions@epic.com.