Convention CentreBronzeISO 9001ISO 14001:2004

International Convention Centre Birmingham

Birmingham, England, GBby NEC Group

9,104 sqm

Indoor Space

3,000

Plenary Capacity

2,060

Banquet Capacity

25

Breakout Rooms

10

Exhibition Halls

About this Venue

The International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham is a major conference and meetings venue located in the heart of Birmingham, England. Opened in 1991, it offers versatile spaces and flexible layouts across 10 conference halls and a suite of executive meeting rooms, with a total capacity of 8,000 delegates. The venue is known for hosting high-profile conferences, summits, corporate gatherings, and a wide range of events, welcoming over 350,000 visitors annually. It incorporates Symphony Hall and faces Centenary Square, with a link bridge to the adjacent Hyatt Regency Hotel. The ICC is committed to sustainability and accessibility, offering in-house technical, graphics, and catering teams to support events.

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Venue at a Glance

Venue Type

Convention Centre

City

Birmingham

Country

GB

Total Indoor Space

9,104 sqm

Max Plenary

3,000

Max Banquet

2,060

Breakout Rooms

25

Exhibition Halls

10

Airport Distance

20 min

Hotel Rooms (1km)

319

Day Delegate Rate

$50 USD

Accessibility

70/10

Full Address

8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, England, B1 2EA, GB

Event Spaces & Rooms

21 configurable spaces

Space NameTypeTheatreClassroomBanquetReceptionArea
Hall 1hall
Hall 3hall
Hall 4hall
Hall 5hall
Hall 6hall
Hall 7hall
Hall 8hall
Hall 9hall
Hall 10hall
Hall 11hall
Executive Room 1meeting_room
Executive Room 2meeting_room
Executive Room 3meeting_room
Executive Room 4meeting_room
Executive Room 5meeting_room
Executive Room 6meeting_room
Executive Room 7meeting_room
Executive Room 8meeting_room
Executive Room 9meeting_room
Executive Room 10meeting_room
Media Suitemeeting_room

Sustainability

The ICC Birmingham is committed to environmental sustainability, holding ISO 14001:2004 accreditation. Initiatives include comprehensive waste management (reduce, reuse, recycle, waste-to-energy scheme), efficient energy consumption with sensors and LED lighting, a CHP generator, and local sourcing for catering. They also support carbon-neutral events and have biodiversity projects like rooftop wildlife areas and bee hotels. Their in-house catering team, Amadeus, prioritizes reducing food waste and responsible plastic usage.

Certifications

ISO 9001ISO 14001:2004

Notable Past Events

24 events hosted

24th G8 Summit (1998)
British Small Animal Veterinary Association's annual congress (hosted for 30 consecutive years until 2019)
Labour Party Conference
Conservative Party Conference (2022, 2024, 2026 bookings)
UEFA European Championship Finals Draw (1996)
International Olympic Committee's 97th Session (1991)
Commonwealth Esports Championships
Commonwealth Esports Forum
Jisc events
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly
Lord Of The Rings And The Hobbit - In Concert (May 2025)
Music Of Hans Zimmer & Others (May 2025)
Indian Idol Reloaded (April 2019)
Blue Man Group (Dec 2017 - Jan 2018)
Love Actually Live (Dec 2017)
The Roaring 20s Party (Dec 2016)
John Travolta (Sep 2016)
Shen Yun (Mar 2016)
Thriller - Live! (Touring) (Dec 2013 - Jan 2014)
Fascinating Aida (Nov 2013)
Birmingham - Opportunities Overseas Expo (Jul 2013)
Paul McKenna (Jan 2010)
E-Health Insider Live 2009 (Nov 2009)
Monster 'Keep the UK Working' Career Fair (Sep 2009)

Subvention & Funding Support

The initial construction of the ICC received £49.7 million in funding from the European Council. No current government grants, subsidies, or CVB support for events were explicitly found in the search results.

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Quick Facts

Airport
20 min drive
Hotels (1km)
319 rooms
Day Delegate Rate
$50 USD
Exhibition Halls
10
Breakout Rooms
25
Indoor Space
9,104 sqm

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Destination

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Europe — Western Europe

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Last Verified

5 Apr 2026

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