November 7th, 2025Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is one step closer to opening its doors with events now booked for the world-class venue.
The first four events that will be held at the $450 million state-of-the-art venue will cover a range of topics such as leadership, education, culture, and community in July and August 2026.
Nyaal Banyul features 3700 square metres of flexible event space, a 1000-seat theatre, cutting-edge AV technology, and is part of a new precinct expected to create hundreds of jobs across hospitality, tourism, events, and services, while boosting visitation to the region.
In July 2026, the Associations Forum National Conference will be one of the largest association management conferences ever held in the southern hemisphere with 400 expected attendees discussing industry challenges, management, and innovation.
The July calendar will also include the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative NAIDOC Week Dinner for a celebration of culture, community and connection, and the Business Managers Victoria Conference will bring together business managers and education support staff from schools to support growth in professional leadership.
August will welcome the Victorian Principals Association Conference which will support principals and educational leaders through professional development and sector collaboration.
Collectively, these inaugural events are expected to have a significant impact on the local economy through delegate spending on accommodation, dining, and local attractions. These events demonstrate the venue’s capacity to attract major conferences that raise Geelong’s national and international profile.
Nyaal Banyul is being delivered as a partnership with the Plenary Conventions consortium and will be operated by the Victorian Convention and Event Trust.
The project is funded through the Geelong City Deal, a $676 million investment from the Australian Government, Victorian Government and City of Greater Geelong to revitalise Geelong through critical infrastructure.
For more information and upcoming event announcements, visit nyaalbanyul.com.au.
