National Exhibition Centre

The National Exhibition Centre

The National Exhibition Centre is the busiest exhibition centre in Europe, staging more than 200 exhibitions each year, ranging from world-famous public shows such as Crufts Dog Show and the British International Motor Show to international trade exhibitions like IPEX and Spring Fair, Birmingham. Its success owes as much to excellent design and services as its ideal location and communications.

Up to four million people visit the centre each year. With 20 halls totalling 190,000 square metres (two million square feet) it is also the biggest exhibition centre in Britain and seventh largest in Europe. The NEC is renowned for large-scale international trade fairs, but also has an active interest in helping smaller specialist shows develop, providing advice, support and essential services to organisers.

The flexible, flat-floored, interconnected halls offer endless possibilities for all types of exhibitions and events, complemented by extensive

conference and banqueting facilities. The award-winning catering team operate restaurants, cafes and bars throughout the centre, serving meals with quality, imagination and style.

NEC Site Plan

The Learning City in Europe 2001 events will be held in the NEC's superbly equipped Conference Suites, conveniently located in the Piazza building.

For extensive information about the National Exhibition Centre please visit the NEC Group website.