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Conference Rooms Melbourne CBD

Explore purpose-built conference rooms in Melbourne CBD with included AV, flexible layouts and onsite support. Request a Karstens proposal.

Conference room in Melbourne CBD with presentation screen and cabaret seating at Karstens

Purpose-Built Conference Rooms for Corporate Events

Karstens Melbourne is a dedicated corporate venue rather than a hotel, coworking space or general function centre. Its rooms and supporting areas are designed specifically for meetings, conferences, presentations and professional learning.

The venue is located on Levels 3, 9 and 12 at 123 Queen Street and offers more than 2,000 square metres of event space. Its central position provides convenient access to public transport, accommodation, restaurants and other Melbourne CBD facilities.

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Comfortable Spaces for Productive Conferences

A corporate conference room should support concentration, communication and participation throughout the day.

Karstens Melbourne offers professional furnishings, natural light in its conference rooms and comfortable seating suitable for extended meetings and training programs. Clear presentation sightlines and practical room configurations help delegates remain focused and engaged.

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Flexible Conference Room Layouts and Breakout Spaces

Choose from intimate meeting rooms, boardroom-style spaces and larger conference rooms. Room layouts can be configured to suit your event format and delegate numbers.

Available configurations include:

    • Theatre
    • Classroom
    • Cabaret
    • U-shape
    • Boardroom
    • Workshop and group-table formats

Breakout spaces can also support group activities, private discussions, networking and refreshment breaks. Final room allocation remains subject to availability and event requirements.

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Conference Catering and Continuous Refreshments

Karstens offers catering options for meetings, conferences and full-day programs. Depending on your selected package, this may include morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and continuous refreshments.

Dietary requirements can be coordinated in advance. Provide accurate dietary information and final delegate numbers by the advised deadline so the team can prepare your event appropriately.

Karstens offers a selection of fresh, healthy, and flexible catering packages to suit every type of conference:

  • Working Conference (Full Day Package)
  • Healthy Conference (Full Day Package)
  • Buffet Conference (Full Day Package)
  • Post-Conference Drinks & Nibbles (Options 1–3)

Each package includes rotating menus of sweet and savoury options, continuous Nespresso coffee and tea, lolly bar and fruit or cheese platters on request. 

More about Karstens catering

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What Is Included with Your Melbourne Conference Room?

Karstens combines the room, essential presentation equipment and onsite assistance within a straightforward corporate venue experience. Your proposal will clearly identify the room, catering and additional services relevant to your event.

Typical room-hire inclusions include:

    • A fully prepared conference or meeting room
    • Room configuration to suit the agreed format
    • Data projector or large LCD presentation screen
    • HDMI connection and presentation sound
    • Whiteboard and markers
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi in break out areas
    • Notepads and pens for delegates
    • Water on conference tables
    • Event signage and delegate meet-and-greet
    • Onsite operational and general technical assistance
    • Receiving and short-term storage of course materials
    • Access to continuous Nespresso coffee, tea and the Karstens lolly bar

Confirm the precise inclusions for your selected room and package when requesting your proposal.

For more information on how to organsie a conference: The Complete Guide to Conference Planning in Australia

Melbourne Conference Room FAQs

Everything you need to know about hosting
your next meeting or conference with us.

Where can I hire a conference room in Melbourne CBD?

Karstens provides purpose-built conference rooms at 123 Queen Street in Melbourne CBD. The venue offers 16 rooms across Levels 3, 9 and 12, with options for meetings, conferences, training programs, workshops, hybrid events and mediations.

What is included when booking a Karstens conference room?

Typical room-hire inclusions include the prepared room and agreed layout, presentation screen or projector, HDMI connection, sound, whiteboard, Wi-Fi in break out area, continuous nespresso coffee and tea, lolly bar, delegate stationery, water, event signage and onsite assistance. Your proposal will confirm the inclusions associated with your selected room and package.

Do Karstens Melbourne rooms support hybrid meetings?

Yes. Karstens can support meetings and conferences involving both in-room and remote delegates using platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Provide your technical and participation requirements in advance so the team can recommend a suitable setup.

Can catering and dietary requirements be arranged?

Yes. Karstens offers corporate catering options for short meetings, full-day conferences and multi-day programs. Dietary requirements can be managed when accurate details are supplied by the requested deadline.

What room layouts are available for corporate events?

Available layouts include theatre, classroom, cabaret, U-shape, boardroom and group-table formats. The best arrangement depends on delegate numbers, presentation requirements and the level of discussion or collaboration planned.

Can I inspect the Melbourne venue before booking?

Yes. You can request a venue inspection to view available rooms, breakout areas, audiovisual facilities and catering arrangements. Bring your preliminary agenda and expected delegate numbers so the team can recommend suitable options.

How far in advance should I book a Melbourne conference room?

Book as early as possible when your date is fixed, particularly for larger conferences, multi-room programs and events held during busy periods. Short-notice bookings may be possible depending on room, catering and technical availability.

Can event numbers or catering requirements be changed?

Karstens will accommodate reasonable adjustments where timing, room and catering availability permit. Confirm applicable deadlines and conditions with your account manager, particularly when changing delegate numbers or dietary requirements close to the event.

What Our Clients Say

With over 250 five-star Google Reviews and a loyal client base
that keeps coming back, Karstens continues to redefine what
professional event hospitality feels like.

The event was a complete success and thank you to Karstens and your friendly team. All willing to help where needed. Food was amazing as well.

Looking forward to our next event at Karstens in the near future.

Seamus Gay

Rio Tinto

The booking process and communication with Stephanie was great and the changes I requested were not a problem.

I have booked a number of events with Karstens and it’s always an easy process.

Tracie Rindfleish

Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development

I just want to pass on a Heartfelt Thank You for hosting the COS training last week for the 4 day event.

Sam, Kira and Hannah were so accommodating and helpful to every request or question I had for them.

Natalie van Winckel

Manager, Education and Virtual Health Services

Need a hand with your next event

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your next event?

Let us take the stress out of organising. Discover why
Karstens is Australia’s most trusted provider of conference
and meeting venues. To book:

  • 01
    Choose your location
  • 02
    Select your room size and catering package
  • 03
    Confirm instantly (no deposit required under $5k)

Your dedicated account manager will take it from there. If you would like more information, speak to our team today.

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