Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
28,000 sqm
Indoor Space
2,500
Plenary Capacity
1,760
Banquet Capacity
23
Breakout Rooms
6
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) is Western Australia's only dedicated and purpose-built convention, exhibition, and meeting venue, centrally located in the heart of Perth city on the banks of the Swan River and adjacent to Elizabeth Quay. It features state-of-the-art facilities across three levels, including six multi-function exhibition pavilions, the 2,500-seat Riverside Theatre, the BelleVue Ballroom with river views, and 23 specialist meeting rooms. The venue is designed to host a wide range of events, from large-scale international conferences and trade shows to intimate meetings and gala dinners, offering advanced technical facilities and communications infrastructure.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Perth
Country
AU
Total Indoor Space
28,000 sqm
Max Plenary
2,500
Max Banquet
1,760
Breakout Rooms
23
Exhibition Halls
6
Airport Distance
23 min
Full Address
21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, AU
Event Spaces & Rooms
7 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Theatre | theatre | — | — | — | — | — |
| BelleVue Ballroom 1&2 Extended | ballroom | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pavilion 2 | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pavilion 3 | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting Rooms | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| River View Room 4 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| River View Room 5 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
PCEC integrates responsible environmental practices, community engagement, and ethical business strategies, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals and parent company Downer's environmental commitments. Initiatives include using local produce and suppliers, comprehensive waste management (e.g., OzHarvest partnership for food donation, recycling cardboard, timber pallets, Nespresso pods), LED lighting upgrades (60% of pavilion lights upgraded by 2025), a partnership with Carbon Positive Australia for carbon offsetting, and a Vestal water filtration system to reduce bottled water use. [cite: 6 from previous search, 12 from previous search, 17 from previous search, 23 from previous search, 24 from previous search]
Certifications
Notable Past Events
23 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Western Australian Government initially committed A$110 million for the construction of PCEC. More recently, a A$16.6 million government grant was dedicated to redevelopment. Although a A$1.6 billion redevelopment proposal was discontinued in November 2025, A$35 million had been contributed by the government for design, engineering, geotechnical, and business case works. [cite: 36 from previous search, 38 from previous search, 41 from previous search]
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 23 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 6
- Breakout Rooms
- 23
- Indoor Space
- 28,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Perth, Australia
Asia Pacific — Oceania
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026