Venue

The MiTA2024 conference will be held in Melbourne on July 14-18, and Brisbane on July 19-23.

Conference Venue in Melbourne: City Campus of Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia. Address: VU City Queen Campus, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria.

Conference Venue in Brisbane: Brisbane Square Library. Address: 266 George Street, Brisbane Queensland 4000.

Address 1: VU City Queen Campus, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria

Recommended Hotel: Brady Apartment Hotel Hardware Lane (5 min walk from the conference venue)

Transportation to the City Campus of Victoria University

1. From Melbourne Airport:

Public Transportation: Take the SkyBus airport express to Southern Cross Station, which takes approximately 30-45 minutes. One-way ticket costs $20.00 AUD. From Southern Cross Station, it's about a 5-minute walk (400 meters) to the City Campus of Victoria University.
Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport for a direct trip, which is about 23 kilometers and takes around 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The fare is approximately $60-80 AUD.

2. From Train Stations (E.g., Southern Cross Station):

Walking: Southern Cross Station is about 400 meters from the City Campus of Victoria University, which is only a 5-minute walk.
Tram: Take tram 11, 12, 48, or 109 within the Free Tram Zone and get off at Queen St or Lonsdale St stop. The campus is just a 1-2 minute walk from there.
Taxi: The trip is very short and the fare is under $12 AUD.

Address 2: Brisbane Square Library. 266 George Street, Brisbane Queensland 4000, Victoria

Recommended Hotel: Mercure Brisbane King George Square (5 min walk from the conference venue)
or The Point Brisbane Hotel（3 km from the venue, but free parking is available）

Transportation to Brisbane Square Library:

1. From Brisbane Airport:

Public Transportation: Take the Airtrain to Central Station, which takes about 20 minutes. One-way ticket costs $20 AUD. From Central Station, it's approximately a 10-minute walk (850 meters) to Brisbane Square Library.
Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport for a direct trip, which is about 18 kilometers and takes around 25-40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The fare is approximately $50-70 AUD.

2. From Train Stations (E.g., Central Station):

Walking: Central Station is about 850 meters from Brisbane Square Library, which is only a 10-minute walk.
Tram: Take the Free Loop Bus (bus number 40) to Brisbane Square stop. Alternatively, take bus 155 or 170 to George St at Brisbane Square stop, and the library is just a 1-2 minute walk from there.
Taxi: The trip is very short and the fare is between $12-18 AUD.

Transportation Suggestions Between the Two Venues:

To travel from the City Campus of Victoria University in Melbourne to Brisbane Square Library in Brisbane, you have the following options:

From Brisbane Airport:

Airplane: This is the fastest and most convenient option. You can fly from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport. The flight duration is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Upon arrival at Brisbane Airport, you can follow the aforementioned transportation guide to reach Brisbane Square Library.
Train: Take the XPT train from Southern Cross Station to Brisbane Roma Street Station. The total distance is about 1,660 kilometers, and the journey takes around 24-27 hours, requiring an overnight trip. After arriving in Brisbane, you can take a bus or taxi from Roma Street Station to Brisbane Square Library, which takes about 10-15 minutes.
Driving: Drive from Melbourne to Brisbane along the Pacific Highway, which is approximately 1,700 kilometers. Depending on traffic conditions and rest stops, the total driving time is around 18-20 hours.
Bus: Take a long-distance bus from Melbourne to Brisbane, such as Greyhound or Premier Motor Service. The total travel time is about 30 hours, and the ticket price is slightly lower than the train. The bus usually stops at the Brisbane Transit Centre, which is about 1.6 kilometers from the venue. You can walk or take a bus to get there.

Considering the conference schedule and comfort, it is recommended to choose air travel.