Addis International Convention Center
20,600 sqm
Indoor Space
5,000
Plenary Capacity
—
Banquet Capacity
8
Breakout Rooms
4
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Addis International Convention Center (AICC) is a state-of-the-art facility designed to be Ethiopia's premier destination for global events. It is a world-class convention and exhibition hub, hosting high-quality conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, and cultural events. The center aims to drive economic growth by attracting tourism, business, and job opportunities, and elevating Addis Ababa's global profile. It features flexible spaces, advanced technology, sustainable features, catering facilities, registration areas, VIP lounges, and is part of a mixed-use development that includes retail, food and beverage amenities, office space, cultural and entertainment facilities, and a business hotel.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Addis Ababa
Country
ET
Total Indoor Space
20,600 sqm
Max Plenary
5,000
Breakout Rooms
8
Exhibition Halls
4
Airport Distance
15 min
Full Address
Lemi Kura Sub City Woreda 13, CMC Infront of Tsehay Real Estate, Addis Ababa, 232118/1000, ET
Event Spaces & Rooms
6 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Hall | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grand Conference Hall 1 | conference_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grand Conference Hall 2 | conference_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Multi-Purpose Hall | multi_purpose_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting Rooms | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Event Space | outdoor | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The center incorporates sustainable features in its design and operations. It is committed to fostering sustainability, encouraging modular stands, LED lighting, powering down stands during non-operational hours, using reusable materials for giveaways, placing recycling bins, and working with sustainable contractors. The organizers utilize digital solutions like QR codes for event guides and lead retrieval apps to reduce paper waste.
Notable Past Events
19 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Addis International Convention Center (AICC) is a public-private investment venture. The Addis Ababa City Administration is the largest shareholder, investing 606 million Br. Ethiopian Airlines Group is also a major shareholder. The total investment for the facility surpassed 28 billion ETB, with over 22 billion ETB from shareholders' capital.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 15 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 4
- Breakout Rooms
- 8
- Indoor Space
- 20,600 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Africa — East Africa
View destination profileData Quality
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Last Verified
27 Mar 2026