Acknowledgement of Country

The Melbourne Innovation District (MID) acknowledges the people of the Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of MID.

MID respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. MID also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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Current & upcoming MID events

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Launch of the RMIT Regenerative Futures Institute
14 May

Launch of the RMIT Regenerative Futures Institute

5-7:00pm

RMIT The Capitol Theatre

RMIT University invites you to the launch of the Regenerative Futures Institute (RFI), a new interdisciplinary initiative advancing regenerative practice through education, research and collaboration....
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MDW BDD Open Studios: Design Behind Closed Doors
15 May

MDW BDD Open Studios: Design Behind Closed Doors

6-4:00pm

Brunswick Design District

BDD Design Behind Closed Doors opens the working spaces of Merri-bek’s diverse creative businesses — from design studios and makers to local producers, offering a rare...

Past MID events

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Extremely small and very loud: Adapting the city through incremental acts of architecture
1 May 2026

Extremely small and very loud: Adapting the city through incremental acts of architecture

12-1:00pm

Online

Designed for urban design and architecture professionals, this masterclass will be led by experts from Australia’s #1 ranked university for Architecture. Unpack how architectural design...
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RMIT Living University paper launch
30 Apr 2026

RMIT Living University paper launch

4-6:00pm

Presented by RMIT’s Regenerative Futures Institute and Planetary Civics Inquiry with the support of the RMIT College of Design and Social Context To celebrate the...
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RMIT Living Places Plan Launch
23 Apr 2026

RMIT Living Places Plan Launch

5-7:30pm

RMIT City North Social Innovation Precinct

Join the launch of RMIT’s Living Places Plan, a strategic framework guiding how the University approaches property and place. Held within the City North Social...
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DISTRACTION at Science Gallery Melbourne
18 Feb 2026

DISTRACTION at Science Gallery Melbourne

9-5:00pm

Science Gallery Melbourne

DISTRACTION plugs into the streaming torrent of content and the places our brains go when we want to focus on anything but the thing. You know…...
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Victoria State Budget address 2025
23 May 2025

Victoria State Budget address 2025

12-2:00pm

Park Hyatt Melbourne

Hear from Treasurer Symes as she breaks down the 2025 State Budget, offering insights into the Government’s policy and investment priorities while addressing post-budget analysis....
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M2050 Summit
9 May 2025

M2050 Summit

9-5:00pm

Melbourne Town Hall

How will Melbourne look in 2050? We’re inviting hundreds of Melburnians – including residents, businesses and students – to help City of Melbourne shape the future of our...
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Shaping the future of our cities: focus on Melbourne
6 May 2025

Shaping the future of our cities: focus on Melbourne

1-3:00pm

Urbis Melbourne

In November 2024, Urbis released the results of their biennial City Leaders Survey, offering valuable insights from over 200 senior executives. The survey highlights the...
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Values diffusion: How Toll Group is making sustainability stick
16 Apr 2025

Values diffusion: How Toll Group is making sustainability stick

5-7:30pm

University of Melbourne

Amid growing global urgency around sustainability, enterprises remain both significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and powerful engines for positive change. Yet top-down efforts alone—such...
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Melbourne Conversations: Future Proofing Green Spaces
27 Mar 2025

Melbourne Conversations: Future Proofing Green Spaces

6-7:15pm

The Edge, Federation Square

Imagine a future where Melbourne’s green spaces thrive, adapting to the challenges of a changing climate while fostering biodiversity, vibrant public spaces, and cultural connection....
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Vic Power Start | Growing Australia’s Medtech Manufacturing Sector
27 Mar 2025

Vic Power Start | Growing Australia’s Medtech Manufacturing Sector

7-9:00am

RMIT University

Australia’s advanced manufacturing in the health sector, particularly in medical technology and medical devices, shows significant growth potential. It has been estimated that the RNA...
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Think 3000 – ‘Think What’s Next’
20 Mar 2025

Think 3000 – ‘Think What’s Next’

9-6:00pm

RMIT University

Think 3000 is RMIT’s groundbreaking platform for thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Join us for inspiring talks, Q&As, and hands-on workshops exploring the future of...
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Retro-Fitting Urban Precincts: Creating Liveable Post-Carbon Communities
19 Mar 2025

Retro-Fitting Urban Precincts: Creating Liveable Post-Carbon Communities

4-5:30pm

RMIT University

Join RMIT’s Post-Carbon Research Centre for a panel discussion exploring the importance of retrofitting precincts. What changes to planning and building systems would enable better...
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RMIT Addresses the Skills Crisis with Innovative Education Models
19 Mar 2025

RMIT Addresses the Skills Crisis with Innovative Education Models

2-5:00pm

RMIT University

Connect with the education sector including RMIT leaders, industry partners and government, and learn more about the current industry-immersed learning opportunities at RMIT, what this...

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