All of the conference lectures, Australian Coatings Show exhibition and all of the functions will be held at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park 

https://www.pullmanalbertpark.com.au/

• The Technical Programme will commence 9.00 am Thursday 29 May 2025 in Grand 1/2/3/4
• The Australian Coatings Show exhibition will open 10:00am Thursday 29 May 2026 in Grand 5/6/7
• A Welcome Function will take place on Wednesday night 28 May 2025 at the hotel in Lizzie’s Lane
• The Official Conference Dinner on Thursday night 29 May 2025 will be held at the hotel in Grand 1/2/3/4
• Women in Coatings Breakfast by invitation on Friday 30 May 2025.

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

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Get away from it all or get down to business at Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park. With 14 different accommodation types and comprehensive Conference & Events Centre our contemporary and cosmopolitan Melbourne hotel is the perfect base for business and leisure guests. Stylish rooms and suites provide comfort and space where you can rejuvenate, create, or work. Recharge in the FIT Lounge, make a splash in the heated pool or relax in the sauna and hot tub. Mortimer’s is the spot for cocktails & craft beer with an extensive menu option for guests.

Overlooking picturesque Albert Park Lake & prominently located near St Kilda, Chapel Street precincts, the Melbourne CBD & Port Melbourne, Pullman Melbourne Albert Park is one of the city’s best-located hotels for business or leisure in one of Australia’s most dynamic & cosmopolitan cities. Merging chic style, contemporary comfort & tech-savvy connectivity, our 169 Pullman Rooms are designed to offer Melbourne corporate & holiday travellers a plush yet comfortable space to relax, rejuvenate and recharge.

Just a short tram ride from Melbourne CBD & St Kilda, Pullman Melbourne Albert Park provides the perfect picturesque base from which to explore. Take advantage of Melbourne accommodation that’s popular amongst both business and leisure travellers. Guests staying at the elegant Melbourne Hotel are within easy reach of the Royal Botanic Gardens & the Shrine of Remembrance. Pullman Melbourne Albert Park offers Melbourne’s best venue hire for team meetings, work functions and weddings right in the CBD.

Within easy reach of many of Melbourne’s top attractions, Pullman Melbourne Albert Park offers access to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the MSAC sporting precinct, and is just a short tram ride from St Kilda and Luna Park, Federation Square and Southbank.

The Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is ideally located on Queens Road overlooking Albert Park Lake and the renowned Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix track. The hotel is in close proximity to the Melbourne CBD and vibrant St Kilda giving guests access to an array of dining and leisure options. The Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is also one of Melbourne’s largest conference and events centres, featuring 31 function rooms catering for up to 1600 guests.

Melbourne has a reputation for its changeable weather. In May the average daily maximum temperature is around 17°C and the average nightly minimum temperature is around 10°C. A tip for any visitor is to be prepared for anything – take an umbrella and wear layers that can be worn or removed as needed.

Operating since the 1870s, the Queen Victoria Market is one of Melbourne’s biggest landmarks and is a paradise for shoppers. Always thriving throughout the day, the market is home to a staggering array of shops and stalls, and you can pick up virtually almost anything at this lively and characterful meeting place.

Visit Melbourne’s regenerated Waterfront City for a day of shopping and entertainment. This sleek and modern quarter of town is home to the Harbour Town Shopping Centre, which provides much in the way of the latest fashions, luxury goods, cosmetics, household goods and more. Families and visitors with young children will enjoy the Wonderland Fun Park, home to fairground classics such as dodgems, carousels and rollercoasters.

Hop aboard the City Circle Tram for a fun and cost-effective way of taking in the city’s sights. Melbourne is famous for its extensive tram network and the City Circle operates a heritage tramcar around the central ring of the city centre and CBD, passing by sights as Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, the Docklands and Parliament House. An audio commentary provides some context to the tram’s route and history Melbourne while you whir past through the city.

Architecture aficionados should visit the magnificent Manchester Unity Building, one of the finest examples of 1930s art deco buildings the city has to offer. Originally conceived as a project to alleviate unemployment brought about by the Great Depression, nowadays visitors can join a formal 1-hour guided tour of this stunning building, which retains every inch of its former glory.

Smart casual clothing is recommended but pack a jacket or jumper for colder weather. Dress for the Official Conference Dinner on Thursday night is semi-formal.