Top 5 global convention centres

Laura French looks at five of the world’s best conference centres for events, conventions and exhibitions

 
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Hong Kong hosts one of the best convention centres. The HKCEC has a 140,000 daily capacity and 52 meeting rooms

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hong Kong

With 52 meeting rooms, seven restaurants, six exhibition halls and a daily capacity of 140,000 among its assets, the futuristic HKCEC is a safe bet for businesses looking for the ideal base on Hong Kong island. It’s located just a short walk away from the city’s Business District and its spot by the Victoria Harbour makes for a particularly picturesque setting.

Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC), UAE

Nowhere does business quite like Dubai and this centre is a perfect reflection of the city’s world-class status, offering more than one million square feet of exhibition space at the centre of Dubai’s most thriving business district.

Adelaide Convention Centre, Australia

Set in the heart of the cultural hub of Southern Australia, this award-winning centre offers a hall which seats 3,500, world-class dining areas and a stunning atrium overlooking the river and gardens. It’s ideally located and puts a special emphasis on environmental sustainability with a range of successful initiatives under its ‘Gold Service, Green Attitude’ programme.

Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre, Germany

Germany’s largest conference centre, managed by the renowned Messe Dusseldorf exhibition company, houses 19 floors and a total of over 263,000 square metres of space. Upcoming events range from The Premier Shoe Event to Prowein, a showcase of the world’s best spirits and wines. It also hosts world-class conferences, seminars and trade shows.

Milano Congressi, Italy

Milan’s convention centre is among the largest in Europe and it’s also one of the smartest, with a unique, modern design that sets it apart from the rest. Located just five minutes from the city centre, the MiCo can hold up to 18,000 visitors across its 70 conference rooms, with facilities which manage to draw in prolific events and exhibitions from all over the world time and time again.

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