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Regarded as one of Sydney's most architecturally significant buildings and a prime example of the 'Brutalistic' style, designed by Joseland Gilling.
SMC Conference & Function Centre is one of Australia’s premier event venues. Inside this striking architectural icon SMC manages 13 fully accessible event spaces that can cater for small workshops and training sessions, lavish conferences, VIP dinners and cocktail events.
Having earned a reputation for delivering innovative event solutions, SMC regularly plays host to politicians, international luminaries, charitable institutions and some of Australia’s most high-profile organisations.
The venue’s Head Chef provides tailored menus and serves delicious fresh, locally sourced cuisine, cooked and prepared on site within a fully licensed venue.
SMC is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art fibre optic internet for lighting fast connectivity, as well as a superior in-house audio visual offering. Every room also features the digital concierge service for in-house support & requests at your fingertips.
Your delegates will enjoy the convenience of Sydney’s bustling CBD on SMC’s doorstep, with impressive access via public transport (train, light rail, bus) and cost-effective parking options nearby.
We invite you to explore SMC Conference & Function Centre and look forward to hearing from you if you would like a quote or have any questions.
SMC acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of this land and we pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.
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SMC Conference & Function Centre was named as the winner of the Sydney City region of the NSW Business Chamber Business Awards 2015 for Excellence in Sustainability.
The Business Awards, run by the NSW Business Chamber, recognises and celebrates business excellence across NSW. SMC was the only venue nominated as a finalist in the Excellence in Sustainability category. it is an honour to be recognised for our venue’s sustainability efforts, which are core to our operation, by such a preeminent industry body and highly-regarded awards program.
All event spaces at Sydney Masonic Centre have CO2 sensors installed to reduce a risk of Covid-19 contamination.
Covid-19 is transmitted in 3 different ways: by droplets’ projection, by direct or indirect contact, and by aerosols. Aerosols are very fine droplets (less than a micron in diameter) that are emitted into ambient air when a person breathes or speaks. These particles are likely to remain suspended in a room’s ambient air for several hours. Because people emit aerosols like they emit carbon dioxide, the CO2 air quality indicator can be used to determine the presence of pathogens in a room. Thus, a high target gas concentration implies the presence of aerosols (Covid-19 contaminated or not).
You can rest assured that every aspect of planning and executing an event at SMC has been carefully considered and tailored to meet and exceed approved social distancing and strict infectious control guidelines.
The health and safety of our clients, visitors, colleagues and the community are at the forefront of SMC operations and we have taken extra precautions to keep everyone safe.
PROJECTION
In the Grand Lodge and Banquet Hall, the installation of new Panasonic 12,000 lumen laser light source data projectors deliver crystal clarity, brightness and resolution that is ideal for video and film screenings as well as all highlighting the granular detail in speakers’ presentations.
AUDIO
Throughout the building, new digital mixing consoles, concert quality Martin Audio public address systems, wireless microphone technology and lecturns are all welcome improvements for presenters and performers.
Hearing assistance has also been augmented throughout the venue via wired hearing loops and infrared assisted listening systems.
LIGHTING
A newly installed intelligent architectural lighting system allows for lights to be easily and precisely programmed for different functions. Perimeter RGB shadow lighting allows for different colour combinations and mood lighting states. Importantly, feature walls are augmented with gallery-style wall washer lights that highlight artworks and exhibition content. House lighting throughout the foyers and meeting rooms has been upgraded to second generation LEDs for improved light output and energy efficiency. When SMC re-opens, event organisers will simply use touch screens to select options to light their presenters and performers, add stage washes and special effects as well as change the room ambience. Depending on the style of each event, and if needed, SMC’s AV technicians can also control all lighting from one central location.
RIGGING AND SPECIAL EFFECTS
New rigging infrastructure provides added flexibility and the advantage of quick turnarounds when re-setting rooms for different styles of events. A motorised truss in the Banquet Hall and new centrally placed ceiling motors allow for rigging special effects including giant chandeliers and mirror balls. These staging devices and capabilities mean that event organisers have the option to restyle the same room from conference mode to gala mode with ease and efficiency.
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
When it comes to online access, SMC recognises fibre-optic internet connection as the industry standard. Taking this standard seriously, SMC has invested in an enterprise level fibre-optic backbone and has the capability of providing fast, secure connections reaching speeds of up to 1000 mpbs both up and down, and can accommodate private premium networks. This is ideal for live streaming and delegates making use of digital applications and social media. SMC also offers free Wi-Fi throughout the entire venue for guests and a cabled in connection in every room is possible. Event organisers simply select a connectivity plan to suit their requirements.
Whatever the emphasis and creative composition of your event, SMC is now technologically equipped to deliver events aligned with your strategic goals and convey the messages you want to get across.
SMC and Secure Parking have teamed up to offer you 15% off ALL parking products at the Secure World Square Carpark when booking online.
At the Secure Parking World Square booking page, click “BOOK NOW” next to any of the products and apply the promotional code: SMCFC16.
Arriving by train? The closest station is Museum Station (300 metres or a 3 minute walk) and then Central Station (700 metres or 7 minutes). To walk from Museum Station, simply follow the Castlereagh Street exit signs inside the station, then turn left heading south down Castlereagh Street. At the first intersection (corner of Castlereagh & Goulburn Streets), turn right to come to the SMC main entrance at 66 Goulburn Street.
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Located within a stone’s throw of the venue are a range of quality affiliated hotels that makes SMC an attractive option to organisers hosting delegates for multi-day events.
Click on the hotel icon in the above map to see each hotel’s address, phone number and website, or download SMC’s Accommodation Fact sheet.
Date: 5-9 March 2018
Event Type: International Conference
Delegates: 350
Key achievements: Fully flexible venue use, high speed, large-volume internet usage and special requests.
The Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference (LAK) was held for the first time in Australia in March 2018. Sydney University brought the event to Australia after a winning the bid to host the conference.
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Date: Aug - Sep 2015
Event Type: Annual Meeting, Conference and Workshops
Delegates: 600
SMC Conference & Function Centre’s (SMC) versatile spaces provide an elevated level of accessibility to all types of events via extensive accessible design, including direct access for unassisted entry, and indirect access compatible with assistive technology such as hearing loops.
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Date: 13 February 2015
Event Type: ACEL Inaugural Hedley Beare Memorial Lecture
Guests: 169
Key achievements: Effectively managed a high profile, high risk national event
The objective of this event was to bring educators across the nation into an open forum, inclusive of a Q&A with the Australian Minister for Education and Training, and to be briefed on the release of the Teacher Education Ministerial Advisory Group (TEMAG) report.
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Date: 8 November 2014
Event Type: NSW Australian Cinematographers Society Awards Event
Delegates: 200
Key achievements: Delivery of the third consecutive award event for ACS
The Australian Cinematographers Society Awards are held annually in every major state. The NSW Awards were held on 8 November 2014 at the SMC Conference & Function Centre (SMC) Banquet Hall. There were 20 categories and 200 people in attendance including 80 nominee finalists, sponsors and members.
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Date: 20 October 2014
Event Type: Starlight Children's Foundation Volunteer Thank You Event
Delegates: 120
Key achievements: SMC Conference & Function Centre’s Marble Foyer facilitated one of the largest groups of volunteers as part of the Starlight Children’s Foundation’s community
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Date: 5 — 9 September 2014
Event Type: Australian Medical Students' Association 10th Global Health Conference, workshop, social events
Delegates: 720
Key achievements: SMC Conference & Function Centre's (SMC) Plenary Hall facilitated the largest ever AMSA global health conference. AMSA engaged a wider than ever range of speakers including, for the first time, a webcast featuring a high profile speaker from the UK
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