GOING ALL OUT
CN looks at the top venue offering around Northern Ireland . orthern Ireland is an easy to reach business events destination with award-winning venues , walkable cities , value-for-money accommodation and immersive pre and post experiences . The region offers the warmest of welcomes and a range of free support services via knowledgeable DMOs in Belfast and Derry .
Local companies , universities and research institutes are at the forefront of solving complex global challenges across a range of industries and can assist with sourcing local ambassadors within key sectors to support business events with speakers , sponsors , delegates , organising committees and tours .
What venues are on offer ?
ICC Belfast ICC Belfast is Northern Ireland ’ s only purpose-built international convention centre with more than 20 years ’ experience in delivering premier events for local , national and international clients .
Situated at the heart of one of Europe ’ s most accessible , vibrant and flourishing cities , ICC Belfast boasts stunning views of the River Lagan and easy access to transport links , hotels ,
Above : ICC Belfast
restaurants and attractions . The newly extended 7,000sqm facility features 44 stylish spaces that can accommodate up to 5,000 delegates at any one time . It includes over 2,500sqm of flexible event space in Halls 1 and 2 , a 2,200-seat auditorium and the 660sqm Riverside Foyer .
The venue also has a 380-seat studio , 20 meeting rooms for between 10 and 100 delegates and two exterior terraces with spectacular riverside views .
Assembly Buildings A 21st Century conferencing complex that blends the historic with the latest technology and modern facilities , the Assembly
Buildings Conference Centre is one of the finest conference and exhibition venues in Belfast . Built in 1905 , in the style of a Scottish Baronial Castle , this historic and ‘ one of a kind ’ conference and meeting venue is capable of hosting anywhere from two to 1,150 delegates .
Following an £ 8m refurbishment in 2010 and a further multi-million pound re-development of the ground floor space in 2018 , the facility offers state-of-the-art technology . Organisers are able to film and transmit conference proceedings to other parts of the venue , stream over the internet or record and create edited highlights . The venue has free enterprise-grade Wi-Fi for all delegates .
The team has a long track record of delivering international , national and local conferences across a wide range of sectors .
Titanic Belfast Titanic Belfast is located at the heart of Belfast ’ s Titanic Quarter and birthplace to the world ’ s most famous liner . Offering a portfolio of world-class conference , banqueting and event facilities in an array of architecturally distinct indoor and outdoor spaces . www . conference-news . co . uk