Meet in Birmingham - International Confex
Meet in Birmingham - International Confex
Meet in Birmingham - International Confex
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F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g a venue that suits you is what we do best. With so many potential solutions<br />
<strong>in</strong> and around the city, the perfect one is wait<strong>in</strong>g. At the hub of the nation’s<br />
<strong>in</strong>frastructure and boast<strong>in</strong>g a wealth of outstand<strong>in</strong>g conferenc<strong>in</strong>g facilities,<br />
Birm<strong>in</strong>gham is fast becom<strong>in</strong>g the home of world-class events.<br />
When biggest is best, the <strong>International</strong> Convention Centre (ICC)<br />
plays a lead role. With 11 fully equipped halls, and 10<br />
executive meet<strong>in</strong>g rooms, The ICC offers outstand<strong>in</strong>g facilities,<br />
accommodat<strong>in</strong>g 8,000 delegates <strong>in</strong> the bustl<strong>in</strong>g canalside area.<br />
On a similar scale, the National Indoor Arena (NIA) has become<br />
one of the most sought after sport<strong>in</strong>g and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment venues <strong>in</strong><br />
Europe, yet it also hosts major trade shows and conventions.<br />
Millennium Po<strong>in</strong>t is a unique, futuristic environment for sem<strong>in</strong>ars,<br />
product launches and corporate hospitality.<br />
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) adjacent to Birm<strong>in</strong>gham<br />
<strong>International</strong> Airport is Europe’s busiest venue for bus<strong>in</strong>ess,<br />
stag<strong>in</strong>g 368 trade and public shows last year alone.<br />
2008 was a landmark year for<br />
The ICC, and the city. First it<br />
welcomed the Labour Party for<br />
its Spr<strong>in</strong>g Conference <strong>in</strong> February<br />
then the Conservative Party<br />
Conference <strong>in</strong> September. Both<br />
reflected the remarkable pull<strong>in</strong>g<br />
power of the city to attract major<br />
headl<strong>in</strong>e events.<br />
On a different scale<br />
For every major, <strong>in</strong>ternational conferenc<strong>in</strong>g facility <strong>in</strong> Birm<strong>in</strong>gham,<br />
there are dozens of smaller, more <strong>in</strong>timate venues <strong>in</strong> and around<br />
the city that could fit your bill perfectly.<br />
Among them are some unique and unusual sett<strong>in</strong>gs that will<br />
fire your imag<strong>in</strong>ation and create a successful event to live long<br />
<strong>in</strong> the memory. The list <strong>in</strong>cludes museums, theatres, theme<br />
parks, historic build<strong>in</strong>gs and sport<strong>in</strong>g arenas, all with a special<br />
atmosphere ready to turn to your advantage. Venues of this<br />
k<strong>in</strong>d are flexible, with the option to add extra activities for your<br />
delegates to enjoy, like team-build<strong>in</strong>g challenges, demonstrations<br />
or live enterta<strong>in</strong>ment.<br />
Whatever you want from an event, Birm<strong>in</strong>gham makes it happen.<br />
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