Chennai Trade Centre
40,000 sqm
Indoor Space
4,000
Plenary Capacity
900
Banquet Capacity
2
Breakout Rooms
8
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Chennai Trade Centre is a premier exhibition and convention complex located in Nandambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It serves as a key venue for trade promotions, conferences, and business events in South India. Established in 2001 as a joint initiative of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), it offers world-class infrastructure with modern, flexible, and multi-purpose spaces. The centre has undergone significant expansions, including the addition of new exhibition halls and a large convention hall, making it suitable for a wide range of events from large-scale trade shows and corporate conferences to intimate meetings and social gatherings. It is strategically located with excellent accessibility from the city and proximity to Chennai International Airport, offering comprehensive amenities including high-speed Wi-Fi, ample parking, and various support services.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Chennai
Country
IN
Total Indoor Space
40,000 sqm
Max Plenary
4,000
Max Banquet
900
Breakout Rooms
2
Exhibition Halls
8
Airport Distance
10 min
Full Address
Mount-Poonamallee Road, CTC Complex, Nandambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600089, IN
Event Spaces & Rooms
5 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Halls (Total) | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Convention Hall (New) | convention_centre | — | — | — | — | — |
| Banquet Hall | other | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting Room A | other | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting Room B | other | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Chennai Trade Centre has implemented comprehensive sustainability initiatives, including enhancements to its on-site sewage treatment plant. It promotes green innovations, biodegradable polymers, recycling technologies, and energy-efficient production processes. The venue also encourages sustainable practices among its community, as demonstrated by celebrating World Environment Day with the distribution of saplings, seedballs, and organic manure.
Notable Past Events
11 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Chennai Trade Centre is a joint venture between the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), a Government of India entity, and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), a Government of Tamil Nadu entity. This joint promotion indicates government grants, subsidies, and support for events held at the venue.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 10 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 8
- Breakout Rooms
- 2
- Indoor Space
- 40,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Chennai, India
Asia Pacific — South Asia
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Last Verified
27 Mar 2026