Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus)
58,000 sqm
Indoor Space
7,500
Plenary Capacity
6,000
Banquet Capacity
40
Breakout Rooms
7
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus) is Finland's largest and most prominent convention and exhibition venue. It hosts a diverse array of events including trade fairs, conferences, meetings, banquets, concerts, training sessions, and other events. The venue is known for its versatile premises, dedicated staff, and high-tech conference services, aiming to create growth through encounters and promote business.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Helsinki
Country
FI
Total Indoor Space
58,000 sqm
Max Plenary
7,500
Max Banquet
6,000
Breakout Rooms
40
Exhibition Halls
7
Airport Distance
15 min
Hotel Rooms (1km)
245
Accessibility
70/10
Full Address
Messuaukio 1, Helsinki, 00520, FI
Event Spaces & Rooms
14 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amfi Hall (Hall 1) | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting room 101 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting room 102 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting room 103 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ballroom (entire room) | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting room 201 (auditorium) | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting rooms 202-206 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting room 207 SUOMI | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting room 208 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting room 209 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting room 210 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting rooms 211-218 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hall 6 | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mesta | multi-purpose event space | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre is ISO 14001 certified since 2009 and aims for 110% carbon neutrality by 2029. It utilizes a solar power plant (producing 533 MWh/year), geothermal heat, district cooling, heat recovery, LED technology, and motion sensors. Over a decade, it has halved water consumption, reduced heat consumption by 20%, and electricity consumption by 15%. The venue boasts a 99% waste reuse rate through comprehensive recycling facilities and environmental supervisors. It is a climate partner of the City of Helsinki and committed to the Sustainable Travel Finland program and the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
19 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Finnish Fair Foundation, a non-profit foundation and part of the parent company, supports Finnish know-how and business life by annually distributing approximately €500,000 (approx. $540,000 USD) worth of grants, scholarships, and recognition awards. These grants aim to address significant challenges in areas such as environment, population change, technology, digitalization, economy, and urbanization.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 15 min drive
- Hotels (1km)
- 245 rooms
- Exhibition Halls
- 7
- Breakout Rooms
- 40
- Indoor Space
- 58,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Helsinki, Finland
Europe — Northern Europe
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Bronze
Last Verified
5 Apr 2026