Sydney's Top Conference & Exhibition Venues 2026

Located minutes from the international terminal and opposite the domestic terminal, yet only 15 minutes away from Sydney Harbour and the CBD.

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel and Conference Centre is in the perfect position for welcoming interstate and overseas delegates and colleagues. The quiet surroundings at Mascot, supported by sound resistant glass windows make sure your event takes place undisturbed. The excellent Sydney function facilities at our hotel means it is one of the best Sydney conference venues to host national and international conferences, and the perfect venue for your social event.

We have 11 conference rooms catering for up to 450 people. Our luxuriously decorated, pillarless Mascot Ballroom has room for up to 450 cocktail style guests or 280 banquet style guests and can be segmented into three rooms of equal size. For smaller Mascot events our Rosebery, Kurnell and Kingsford rooms allow for groups up to 40 guests to be accommodated, theatre or banquet style.

Why Choose RSPCA NSW Education Centre?

🐶 Giving Back with Every Booking: We're not just a venue, we're a force for good. By choosing us, you're directly contributing to the care and welfare of our beloved animals. With RSPCA NSW, your event becomes an act of compassion.

🎉 State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our brand new Education Centre boasts state-of-the-art amenities designed to elevate your event. From a cutting-edge auditorium featuring an enormous video wall to versatile meeting rooms with top-notch AV equipment, we've got your needs covered.

🏢 Flexible Spaces for Any Occasion: Whether you're hosting a conference, meeting, or training session, our versatile spaces can be tailored to your requirements. Choose from a variety of setups – theatre, u-shape, boardroom, cabaret, classroom, or custom – to create the perfect environment.

🍽️ Culinary Delights: Elevate your event with our delectable catering options. Indulge in all-day tea, Nespresso coffee, water, morning and afternoon teas, gourmet lunches, and more. Our culinary offerings add a touch of delight to your event experience.

🌍 Insights and Inspiration: Enhance your event with an optional tour and talk of our RSPCA Adoption Centre. Understand the vital role RSPCA NSW plays in animal welfare and make a deeper connection to our mission.

Specialising in conferencing and large social events, we provide full-service event solutions, with provisions such as multiple restaurants, accommodation, gaming facilities and a rooftop lounge bar all onsite, for your guests or delegates to enjoy. We are conveniently located adjacent to the train station, 15 minutes from the airport and across from Westfield, with plenty of onsite parking.

At Southern Sydney Event Centre our customer service is second to none. Our event services team have vast experience throughout the industry and are dedicated to not only delivering an event, but executing a holistic event experience for both the organiser and guests from start to finish.

Our beautifully presented spaces are perfect for all occasions. Classically styled and elegantly appointed, we cater for events of all sizes – up to 200 people. Quality in-house AV, lighting, furniture, and theming options, along with flexible floorplans, give you the ability to create a unique atmosphere, tailored specifically to your event needs.

The Royal Exchange is perfect for:

- Cocktail Event
- Corporate Event
- Presentation
- Networking
- Conference
- Debate
- Private Party
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Engagement Party
- Wedding

Local owners Tom Hardwick and Michelle Morales have created a space that marries the charm of great European wine bars with the convivial atmosphere only found at a neighbourhood bar by the beach.

Head chef Sandro Di Marino has crafted a succinct Mediterranean menu built around classic coastal European flavours and top local produce.

The seasonal menu is perfectly complemented by a 500-bottle wine selection encompassing all major wine regions of the world with more than 50 different varietals on offer. And with 25 wines available by the glass, there’s always something new and interesting to try. We also offer a great selection of cocktails and beers.

Situated on the rooftop of Cockle Bay Wharf and only a moment’s walk to the CBD, L'Aqua is Sydney's most prestigious event venue.

Quintessentially Sydney, L'Aqua offers uninterrupted views over Cockle Bay and Darling Harbour and an abundance of natural light through its floor to ceiling windows.

L'Aqua is the ultimate venue for weddings, business events, gala dinners, cocktail parties and private events.

Doltone House Sylvania Waters has charmed guests over time since 1968 and is one of the exclusive prestigious locations in the Doltone House venue collection. Well known for its many beautiful waterfront properties, the suburb is built around Gwawley Bay and is characterised by a quay-style ambience. The venue has recently undergone a 20th anniversary major makeover. It is the Winner of the Meetings and Events Industry Hall of Fame Specialty Meeting Venue.

Whether you’re hosting a small business function, award ceremony or Christmas party, or requiring a space 15 minutes from Sydney Airport.

CHATEAU REALE
The Chateau Reale is the perfect option for lunch with an abundance of natural light. A large pillarless space, spacious dance floor, ability to divide the space for breakouts.

MONTE CRISTO
The Monte Cristo Lounge is the perfect space to host a large event as boasts an intimate feel. Catering 440 guests seated. Chic room styling, guests will admire the ambience and sophistication immediately.

BELGRAVE LOUNGE
Offers a modern and completely adaptable event space ideal for car and product launches and luncheons. The room boasts natural light, polished timber floors, car access and private entrances.

ESPLANADE LOUNGE
Seeking to host your function in a space that’s smart and stylish? You’ll find it here. The Esplanade Lounge offers natural light, polished timber floors and a luxe mingling and dining space for up to 120 people.

Peppers Craigieburn Bowral is a beautiful heritage resort, set in the stunning Southern Highlands countryside.
Ideally located close to Sydney, Canberra and the coast, the retreat provides a relaxing escape and retains a reputation as one of the Southern Highland's premier venues for accommodation, leisure stays, Bowral conferences and functions, and a beautiful wedding location

Peppers Craigieburn's conference room facilities and function rooms include five meeting rooms with natural light, overlooking landscaped gardens and terraces with an undercover internal courtyard catering for up to 200 delegates. All rooms have audio visual equipment and high speed wireless broadband internet.
From the moment you sweep through the rustic tree-lined driveway of you will discover a romantic picturesque setting, providing the perfect background to record your special wedding day.

The elegant and historic Peppers Craigieburn building is stylish and has a decor to suit. The resort is ideal for a wedding with its location within easy reach of Canberra, Sydney and the New South Wales Coast.

Peppers Craigieburn resort is set amongst beautiful gardens and is ideal for an outdoor ceremony and for your reception there is a choice of rooms suitable for an intimate occasion or banquet. You can also choose to host your reception in our stunning Hickory's Restaurant and Bar.

A spectacular waterfront venue on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, with views of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and magical city skyline. Darling Island is the first six-star green-star rated building in NSW. The modern, stylish ground floor space incorporates main event / conference / exhibition area and inviting meeting rooms. Minutes from the International Convention Centre, multifunctional modern-sleek meeting rooms and a main event space with capacity for 800 seated guests, breakout and meeting rooms available.

DARLING ISLAND
Gleaming glass facade that opens onto a stunning waterside promenade offering flexible options. This ground-floor space makes maximum use of the stunning harbourside location with an abundance of natural light.
THE PARKVIEW
Accommodating smaller boardroom meetings, breakout spaces to cocktail parties and luncheons. Boasting five meeting rooms with several configuration possibilities. Natural light or blacked-out for maximum privacy.
PROMENADE
Spectacular waterfront welcome to the venue. Located by Pyrmont Bay with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this outdoor area is perfect for mingling, meeting, al fresco dining and conference catering breakouts.

Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf is a unique heritage venue situated on a restored finger wharf on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour’s Pyrmont. A spectacular decking area offering outstanding views of the Harbour Bridge, city skyline and Darling Harbour seating up to 700 seated guests and smaller meeting spaces available

HERITAGE WHARF
A unique area that has been transformed from its industrial origins into a contemporary designer space with charming features and enhanced by dramatic lighting.
SOHO
New York inspired studio design, ideal for meetings, dining and mingling with elevated harbour views.
THE LOFT
A sleek multifunctional space split over three levels, ideal for unique events. Exclusive waterfront, polished wooden floors, high ceilings, feature lighting and a large marble bar.
SUITE 43
A harbour-front boardroom featuring an outdoor entertaining area, state-of-the-art technology and WiFi internet access.
SUITE 55
Decorated with designer furniture allowing for superior comfort, flexibility and style.
THE DECK
A private balcony offering a stunning harbour backdrop. Surreal pre dinner drinks setting, welcome registrations, conference breakouts, press conference and stunning ceremony backdrop.