Program at a glance

Please see below for an outline of ATEC's Explore Victoria 2026 Trade Engagement Event.

These are indicative program timings, and we encourage you to continue to monitor this page as further details will be added in the lead up to the event.

Day One: Monday 23 February 2026

Travel - all delegates

Please aim to arrive in Melbourne by mid-afternoon for the transfer to the welcome networking function late afternoon. Exact timings and location are advised below.

Event:	Time/Location	Who attends?
Welcome networking function Experiences, drinks and dinner	Time: Approximately 5.00pm - 8.30pm Venue: Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89 Location: Map Address: 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, VIC 3006 Experiences will include the VR experience and The Edge experience. Drinks and dinner will be held in the Northern Point Room of Eureka 89. Return transfers from a central location will be included and details advised shortly.	All registered delegates

Day Two: Tuesday 24 February 2026

Event:	Time/Location	Who attends?
Business-to-business (B2B) meetings	Time: Registration from approximately 8.00am B2B meetings from approximately 8.30am - 5.30pm Venue: Melbourne Zoo - Leopard Lodge Location: Map Address: Elliott Ave, Parkville, VIC 3052	ATEC registered buyers and sellers
Post B2B networking refreshments & giraffe deck experience	Time: Following the B2B meetings - approximately 5.30 - 6.30pm Location: Melbourne Zoo - Giraffe Deck Elliott Ave, Parkville, VIC 3052	ATEC registered buyers and sellers

Post-Event Famil Program:

Event:	Time/Location	Who attends?
Post-event famil program Hosted by Visit Victoria (VVIC)	Explore Victoria primary buyer delegates are invited to express an interest in participating in a post-event famil program, proudly supported by Visit Victoria (VVIC). Please note that availability is limited and the initiation to attend is at the discretion of VVIC. Once registrations close, VVIC will be in touch to confirm the details. For more information on the famil programs available, please CLICK HERE. All post famils will commence on Tuesday 24 February following the B2B meetings and conclude in the afternoon of Friday 27 February 2026.	Registered buyer delegates

Additional information:

B2B meetings

The B2B meetings will occur on Tuesday 24 February 2026. At this stage, we estimate that there will be up to 40 meeting opportunities throughout the day. Meetings will be approximately 10 minutes including a 1-minute changeover. Please note:

The number of appointments you receive cannot be guaranteed; this is just the maximum number of meetings we anticipate will be held throughout the day.
There will be no set B2B meeting schedule or preferencing for this event. Appointments will occur on a rotational basis throughout the day. Sellers will be seated, and buyers will rotate as specified on the day.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact events@atec.net.au

*Please note all of the above is subject to change based on confirmation of the final event program and pending final delegate registrations received.

Destination Photo Credits: Visit Victoria