The Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (-31.957, 115.854) is a convention centre located in Perth, Western Australia. It opened on the 24th August 2004, and is located on the Swan River river foreshore, only a short walk from the Perth CBD. The site is entirely above the former north east corner of the Perth Water, the old shore line of the Swan River being further north of the structure. A plaque situated at the lower West entrance reads: The occasion of the opening of the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. This plaque was unveiled on 26 August 2004 by the Honourable Dr Geoff Gallop, MLA, Premier of Western Australia The Centre is WA's only purpose built convention, exhibition and meeting centre. It can cater for functions of up to 5000 delegates. The Centre was constructed in the expectation of attracting increased convention bookings for Perth and subsequently tourism for the State. The current General Manager of the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre is Mr. Robert Clifford. A nearby 138 room hotel, called the Media Grand, provides accommodation support for the site. The Channel Seven Telethon is hosted at the centre each year. The Convention Centre...