35 Partner Content where brands can truly come to life .
Here , there really is a chance to explore the art of the possible . With up to 13,200sqm of flexible indoor and outdoor space and room for up to 5,000 people , our spaces are without limits .
From the supersized warehouse , with the option of a retractable wall , to the theatre hall , social foyers and the public realm , our shape-shifting building can be adapted to suit any event vision .
It ’ s also a place packed with groundbreaking technology , experimental digital offerings and a team of best-in-class event tech professionals .
With capabilities to combine spaces , takeover the entire building and trial new formats , we can ’ t wait to see what our spaces end up hosting in years to come .
A captive audience As home to more than 2.8m people , with an economy bigger than that of Wales or Northern Ireland , Manchester has a strong reputation as a place to do business , if you ’ re looking to reach an energised audience , this is the place .
Spread across ten metropolitan boroughs , Manchester represents the UK ’ s largest economy outside of London . From 2010 to 2020 , it grew by 39 % and is one of the major UK city-regions driving job growth , at twice the rate of jobs growth of the rest of the north .
Some of Manchester ’ s most prolific sectors advanced manufacturing , creative and media , digital and technology , life sciences , net zero and financial and business services . So , if you aren ’ t targeting audiences here , you are seriously missing out .
Giving back Cities are only as strong as the people that make them . New venues , such as ours , must give back to the ecosystem they are a part of .
At Aviva Studios , we ’ re committed
“ Cities are only as strong as the people that make them . New venues , such as ours , must give back to the ecosystem they are a part of .”
to diversity , community , sustainability and the future of the arts . We ’ re on a mission to invent a better tomorrow , and look for partners that want to do the same .
Our Factory Academy makes creative skills and opportunities accessible to local people from all backgrounds , and those who host events with us directly support its programmes . They also support our creative engagement work , from learning programmes designed to improve life outcomes , health and happiness for local residents to initiatives that widen participation in our sector .
We ’ re committed to making a positive difference to the planet too . Our focus is on in-venue innovations that enhance
Photos : Marco Cappelletti , courtesy of OMA and FactoryInternational
experience while reducing environmental impact , creating more sustainable working practices and educating the next generation of talent .
Bringing the world to Manchester It ’ s an incredibly exciting time in Manchester . The city is abuzz with activity and we ’ ve been so excited to finally open our doors and welcome the world to Aviva Studios .
Now , brands need to take notice . Look at the opportunities , and consider how to capitalise on the momentum that is building . If you haven ’ t had a chance to get down to our amazing spaces , do book a trip – it ’ s absolutely extraordinary . CN www . conference-news . co . uk