By Akash Sharma The Victor Menezes Convention Centre holds a specific distinction among Mumbai’s convention facilities — it is the only major conference venue that sits inside one of India’s premier research and technology institutions. Inaugurated on January 8, 2011 by then Union Minister Kapil Sibal, and named after Victor J. Menezes — an IIT Bombay alumnus who graduated in 1970 and went on to become a senior executive at Citigroup — the VMCC has since functioned as the most prestigious academic and professional conference venue in western India’s science and technology community.
VMCC is located at IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai — Maharashtra 400076. Phone: +91 22 2576 7984. For bookings, contact Mr. Deepak Malode, First Floor, IRCC Building, Opposite IC2 Classroom, IIT Bombay. The venue carries a Google and platform rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 1,797 reviews — one of the highest ratings of any convention venue in Mumbai. The VMCC houses 16 lecture halls usable for training sessions, workshops, and seminars. Its main auditorium seats approximately 380 visitors and is equipped with state-of-the-art technical installations. The IIT Bombay campus’s separate Convocation Hall provides 1,400-seat capacity for larger gatherings: Convocation Hall charges are ₹20,000 (half-day with AV) and ₹25,000 (full-day with AV) plus ₹2,000 per hour AC charges.
Events hosted at VMCC consistently span the full academic and corporate spectrum — WordCamp Mumbai 2025, Open Source Summit India 2025, IPC conferences, medical technology exhibitions including the 3D GEM event (May 2026), and international paper presentations by research institutions. The venue benefits from the IIT Bombay campus’s self-contained infrastructure: a post office, two banks, a shopping centre, playgrounds, swimming pools, restaurants, two schools, and a well-equipped hospital all within the campus boundary.
Victor Menezes Convention Centre Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Victor Menezes Convention Centre (VMCC) |
| Address | IIT Bombay Campus, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai — Maharashtra 400076 |
| Phone | +91 22 2576 7984 |
| Booking Contact | Mr. Deepak Malode, 1st Floor, IRCC Building, Opposite IC2 Classroom, IIT Bombay |
| Named After | Victor J. Menezes — IIT Bombay alumnus (1970), former Citigroup executive |
| Inaugurated | January 8, 2011 (by Union Minister Kapil Sibal) |
| Google/Platform Rating | 4.7/5 (1,797 reviews) |
| Lecture Halls | 16 — for training, workshops, seminars |
| Main Auditorium | ~380 seats — state-of-the-art AV |
| Convocation Hall | 1,400 seats (separate on campus) |
| Convocation Hall Rent | ₹20,000 half-day + ₹2,000/hr AC; ₹25,000 full-day + ₹2,000/hr AC |
| Events Hosted | Academic conferences, tech expos, corporate seminars, medical events, cultural events |
| Campus Amenities | Banks, post office, shopping centre, pools, restaurants, schools, hospital |
| Google Rating Rank | Among highest-rated convention venues in Mumbai |
| Nearest Metro Station | Saki Naka Metro Station — Metro Line 1 — Approx. 2.78 km |
| Nearest Railway Station | Bhandup Railway Station — Approx. 1.29 km |
| Distance from Airport (CSIA) | Approx. 9.1 km |
Location
VMCC is within the IIT Bombay campus in Powai — the eastern Mumbai suburb built around the Powai Lake that has become a major residential and commercial zone for Mumbai’s tech and finance community. The campus’s 550-acre expanse is one of India’s largest urban campus environments, with the convention centre positioned near the academic core adjacent to the Institute’s Research Councils and Conference (IRCC) building.
Directions
From Powai Lake (main Powai commercial zone): Enter the IIT Bombay campus via the Main Gate and navigate to the VMCC — approximately 1 kilometre from the gate. From Bhandup Railway Station (Central Line): Travel approximately 1.29 kilometres by auto-rickshaw, 5 to 10 minutes. From CSIA Airport: Travel approximately 9.1 kilometres via the Western Express Highway-Powai approach, 20 to 30 minutes. From Saki Naka Metro Station (Line 1): Travel approximately 2.78 kilometres, 10 minutes.
Connectivity
Bhandup Railway Station on the Central Line, 1.29 kilometres away, provides train connections to CSMT, Thane, and all Central Railway stations. Saki Naka Metro Station on Line 1 (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar) is 2.78 kilometres away. The Eastern Express Highway running close to Powai gives road connectivity to CSMT (South Mumbai) and Thane in both directions. The campus provides internal shuttle services for multi-day conference delegates.
Nearby Areas
Powai Lake — the colonial-era reservoir around which Powai’s premium residential apartments and tech companies have grown — is adjacent to the IIT campus. Hiranandani Gardens and the Powai commercial zone with its hotels, restaurants, and corporate offices are the immediate commercial neighbourhood. The L&T campus and other technology company offices in the Powai zone generate significant corporate event demand that the VMCC serves alongside its academic calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Victor Menezes Convention Centre in Mumbai?
A: IIT Bombay Campus, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai — 400076. Phone: +91 22 2576 7984. Booking: Mr. Deepak Malode, IRCC Building, IIT Bombay.
Q2. Who is Victor Menezes and why is the centre named after him?
A: Victor J. Menezes is an IIT Bombay alumnus (1970 electrical engineering graduate) and former senior Citigroup executive. The centre was inaugurated in his honour on January 8, 2011 by Union Minister Kapil Sibal.
Q3. What are the hall capacities at VMCC?
A: 16 lecture halls for workshops; main auditorium 380 seats; Convocation Hall (separate) 1,400 seats.
Q4. What is the Convocation Hall rental cost at IIT Bombay?
A: ₹20,000 (half-day with AV) + ₹2,000 per hour AC charges; ₹25,000 (full-day with AV) + ₹2,000 per hour AC charges.
Q5. How far is Victor Menezes Convention Centre from Mumbai Airport?
A: Approximately 9.1 km from CSIA — about 20 to 30 minutes by cab via the Western Express Highway-Powai route.