Conference Logistics

Venue

Novotel Hotel, Preston 215 Bell Street, Preston www.novotelmelbournepreston.com We look forward to welcoming everyone to our conference venue. We can’t wait for you to enjoy the experience with us.

Getting There

Parking

Plenty of onsite parking is available (enter via Hotham Street). With 400 undercover parking spaces at $5 all day for conference attendees you can avoid any parking stress. Delegates will receive a QR code to register for parking at this special HTAV conference rate offer closer to conference week.

If staying at the hotel overnight, parking is available at the standard $20 overnight rate.

Public Transport

• Tram: The No 86 tram travels Melbourne CBD to Preston and is only a 5-minute walk to the Novotel Hotel, Preston.
• Train: The Mernda train line travels from Melbourne CBD to Bell Station which is approximately a 10-minute walk to Novotel Hotel, Preston.

Check ptv.vic.gov.au for more public transport information, including timetables, fares, route information and the Journey Planner.

Accommodation

• Novotel Hotel, Preston
  215 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072 | (03) 9485 1000

Use the HTAV VCE History Conference accommodation link below to access discounted accommodation rates on offer from 24 February – 2 March 2026. You can save up to 50% on a standard room compared to the public room rate.

Novotel Hotel, Preston: HTAV VCE History Conference Accommodation Booking Link

It is also convenient to stay in the Melbourne CBD. The conference venue is approximately 30 minutes by car or 50 minutes by public transport.

Arriving Early?

Those who arrive early can enjoy 20% less for a buffet breakfast in the Stampton restaurant located onsite.

Devices

Some sessions may require the use of a device – such as a tablet or smartphone – to access some of the presenter’s content. Look out for the following symbol in the program:

BYOD – Bring your own device to this session

Catering

Tea and coffee are available on arrival. Morning tea and lunch are included in the registration fee. Those with special dietary requirements should indicate their needs when registering online and must be received by Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Accessibility and Special Needs

Novotel Hotel, Preston is wheelchair accessible. If you have any special needs or mobility issues, please contact Myra Karantzas (HTAV Events Manager) via email at m.karantzas@htav.asn.au.

Health and Wellbeing

HTAV values and encourages the respectful exchange of diverse views and perspectives. We are also committed to the cultural and psychological safety of our delegates and participants. We encourage you to contact HTAV’s Event Manager at events@htav.asn.au if you have any concerns about your experiences at our events.

HTAV and Novotel Hotel, Preston are committed to ensuring everyone’s safety at the conference. Sanitising stations will be available, and we encourage our attendees to bring and wear a mask.

We request that anyone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms does not attend the conference, and to contact HTAV to discuss a refund under these circumstances.

View HTAV's Events Terms and Conditions.

Social Hour – Networking drinks for conference participants

Friday 27 February, from 4.00 pm

Join colleagues, catch up with old friends, meet new people, harvest good ideas and enjoy a complimentary drink and a selection of canapés at the HTAV Social Hour.

Social Hour will take place in Stampton Bar located in the Novotel Hotel conference venue.

Social Media

Follow HTAV on social media to get the latest information on what’s happening in History teaching.

• LinkedIn: /history-teachers-association-of-victoria
• Facebook: @historyteachersassociationofvictoria
• Instagram: @htav_ed

Any questions?

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions or contact HTAV at events@htav.asn.au.