The NEC, Birmingham

Largest international trade fair venue in the United Kingdom with 21 halls, ranging from 3,000 sqm to 25,000 sqm in size. Its 200 annual exhibitions are a catalyst for new service-sector ventures.

Centre address The NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT United Kingdom Fax: +44 (0)121/767-3815 nec-exhibitions@necgroup.co.uk http://www.necgroup.co.uk

Centre contact Contact for organisers, exhibitors and visitors Ms Wendy Tallis Phone: +44 (0)121/767 2786 Fax: +44 (0)121/767 3815 wendy.tallis@necgroup.co.uk

General venue info
	Gross exhibition area 195,000 sqm   Indoor 195,000 sqm Number of exhibition halls 21  Exhibition facilities  Up-to-date exhibition calendar
	Statistical overview Year:2008 National International Total Gross rented area / sqm     2,543,726 Exhibitors 34,580 5,031 39,611 Visitors 2,019,773 180,415 2,200,188
	Number of conference rooms	44 meeting rooms
	Capacity/persons	4,900
	Conference facilities

Technical equipment
Organisers and exhibitors at The NEC, Birmingham, can be sure they are getting the best from new technology thanks to the venue's new communications infrastructure, 'Event IT'. The new service brings together existing services such as telephony, broadband Internet access, video conferencing, e-mail and live web demonstrations under one umbrella. Connect Presentation Solutions also offer audio-visual support for any conference.
 
Other Services
Our Exhibition Suppliers Directory is a comprehensive guide to all the key companies that provide back up services to the exhibition, conference and events industries.
 
Access
The NEC is located in the heart of England at the centre of the UK's motorway and rail networks. The venue is directly alongside Birmingham International Airport.
 
Parking
The NEC has more than 21,000 car park spaces specifically for people visiting, organising or exhibiting at the venue.
 
Accommodation
The complete range of accomodation, from luxury hotels to mid-price and budget hotels, is available within easy reach of the complex. There are more than 1,400 rooms on-site at The NEC. The Birmingham Convention and Visitor Bureau (BCVB) offers a comprehensive accomodation service.
 
City information
Welcome to Birmingham, England, a dynamic business city, offering a world class cultural scene, a diverse and lively mix of shopping, attractions, nightlife, major international events and exhibitions and access to some of the country's most beautiful countryside.
 

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