Conference Venue
KR 2025 is being held at Melbourne Connect, in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne Connect is an innovation precinct located in the heart of Carlton, on the doorstep of the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus.
Housing a hybrid of university and industry partners, as well as state-of-the-art postgraduate student accommodation and an Early Learning Centre onsite, Melbourne Connect is specifically designed for great minds to network and collaborate.
At the epicentre of Melbourne Connect is the Superfloor, a dedicated collaboration space that connects the dynamic meeting and events spaces of the precinct.
Located on the former Royal Women's Hospital site, on the corner of Swanston Street and Grattan Street, Melbourne Connect boasts smart and sustainable design and is well serviced by key transport links, bike paths and is close to green open spaces and a range of local dining, cafes and retail offerings.
Melbourne Connect provides detailed information about its facilities, location, and visitor guidelines. Please refer to the Venue Guide for more information.
KR Workshops and Tutorials will take place at The University of Melbourne, located a 5-minute walk from Melbourne Connect.
Preparation
To help us plan catering and logistics for the conference, please take a moment to complete the short arrival information form below:
Exploring Victoria
We have partnered with NatureBoss to curate a selection of unforgettable experiences across Victoria — perfect for you and your family to enjoy before or after the conference. Discover the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley, and Phillip Island's world-famous Penguin Parade.
Printing service for posters
If you need to print your poster upon arrival, there are two print shops conveniently located near the venue:
- Scotts Print and Design - 670 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053. (scottsprint.com.au)
- Elgin Printing - 180 Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053. (elginprinting.com.au)
From Melbourne Airport to Melbourne CBD
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is located about 23 km from the city centre (CBD). Here are some convenient transport options:
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SkyBus: The most direct option, operating 24/7 between the airport and Southern Cross Station in the CBD. Travel time is around 30-40 minutes.
https://www.skybus.com.au - Taxi or rideshare (Uber, DiDi, Ola): Taxis and rideshares are available at all terminals and take around 25-35 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Public Bus: Route 901 connects the airport to Broadmeadows Station, where you can transfer to a train to the city (a more economical but longer option). Public Transport Victoria (PTV) operates several timetabled services from the Terminal 4 Ground Transport Hub.
Travel to the venue
The conference venue is near the tram stop: Melbourne University / Swanston Street.
To use public transport in Melbourne, you'll need a Myki card, which can be purchased at train stations or convenience stores: Buy a Myki Card
Alternatively, you can use Mobile Myki on your smartphone: Mobile Myki information
You can also travel for free within Melbourne's Free Tram Zone and walk to the venue: Free Tram Zone map (PTV)
The closest Free Tram Zone stop to the venue is Stop 7: Queen Victoria Market.
