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The NEC Birmingham is the UK's leading exhibition and conference centre, featuring 20 interconnected halls spanning 186,000 square metres of flexible event space. Located between Birmingham city centre and Birmingham International Airport, the venue hosts over 500 events annually including major trade shows, conferences, concerts and sporting events. The venue offers state-of-the-art facilities including dedicated conference suites, catering facilities, and integrated transport links. With capacity for events ranging from intimate meetings to large-scale exhibitions accommodating over 44,000 delegates, The NEC provides comprehensive event management services and cutting-edge audiovisual technology across all spaces.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall 1 | 2500 | — | 80 | 1800 | 120 | — | — |
| Hall 5 | 4000 | — | 100 | 3000 | 150 | — | — |
| Conference Suite | 500 | — | 50 | 350 | 80 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Pricing varies by hall size, duration, and services required. Contact for detailed quotations.
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National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
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The NEC Birmingham is a verified exhibition and conference centre in Birmingham, hosting up to 44,000 guests, with day delegate rates from £810. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Hybrid Ready, International. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, hybrid and streamed events, international delegations and residential events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 44000 guests across multiple halls with flexible configurations
Professional AV services including lighting, sound, screens and broadcast facilities available through preferred suppliers
Full range of catering options from informal refreshments to formal dining available through on-site partners
On-site parking for over 16000 vehicles with accessible spaces available
The NEC Birmingham is the UK's leading exhibition and conference centre, featuring 20 interconnected halls spanning 186,000 square metres of flexible event space. Located between Birmingham city centre and Birmingham International Airport, the venue hosts over 500 events annually including major trade shows, conferences, concerts and sporting events. The venue offers state-of-the-art facilities including dedicated conference suites, catering facilities, and integrated transport links. With capacity for events ranging from intimate meetings to large-scale exhibitions accommodating over 44,000 delegates, The NEC provides comprehensive event management services and cutting-edge audiovisual technology across all spaces.
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