In December 2006, Melbourne Australia was elected as the city to hold the 2008 Conference of the Globalisation for the Common Good.  

Melbourne, the Major Events 'capital' of Australia, is preparing a warm welcome for participants at the 2008 International Conference, Globalisation for the Common Good - at historic Trinity College, the first College established within The University of Melbourne.

Melbourne is recognised as the Interfaith Centre of Australia and is proud of its multicultural and multi-faith communities.  The city will also host a series of events prior to World Youth Day in July 2008 and host the 2009 Parliament of the World's religions.