the NEC

The NEC (National Exhibition Centre) is where brands are born, products are launched and networks are made. It was opened in 1976 and has been in love with events for forty years. 

The NEC is the UK’s largest exhibition venue and benefits from unrivalled connectivity by road, rail and air. With 18 interconnecting halls and 34 conference suites, the venue welcomes around 2.4 million visitors and over 39,000 exhibiting companies to more than 125 exhibitions every year, including flagship shows like Spring Fair International, Motorhome & Caravan and Crufts.

the ICC

Located in the heart of the UK, the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham is one of Europe’s premier conference and meetings venues, offering an extensive range of first-class facilities. 

From small meetings for just a few people, to international conferences of several thousand delegates, the ICC Birmingham boasts 10 meeting rooms and 10 conference halls which can accommodate 3,000 delegates or provide more than 3,000m² of exhibition space. 

THE VOX

The Vox, situated within Resorts World Birmingham, is an accessible venue in an unparalleled location at the heart of the NEC site and adjacent to Resorts World Arena. It’s the perfect choice for those who want an affordable but prestigious event with premium catering and high specification facilities in contemporary surroundings.

In addition to fully equipped conference rooms with plug and play technology, complimentary Wi-Fi and all inclusive technical packages and flexible catering options are designed to meet individual event requirements. 

Resorts World Arena

Resorts World Arena is one of the world’s top entertainment arenas, welcoming around 700,000 visitors through its doors each year.

With a flexible capacity up to 15,700, the venue hosts world class music, sport, comedy and family events including Jay Z, Rihanna, Beyoncé, One Direction, Horse of the Year Show, Arenacross and WWE.

UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM

Utilita Arena Birmingham,  is one of the busiest, large-scale indoor sporting and entertainment venues in the world and sees everything from music, sport and comedy, to family entertainment and live theatre. 

Each year, the state-of-the-art venue - which underwent a £26 million redevelopment in 2014 - hosts over 90 events and welcomes over 700 thousands people through its doors. It has a flexible capacity of almost 16,000 spectators and has played host to world class music, sport, comedy and family events.

THE TICKET FACTORY

With over 40 years’ experience in the live events industry and as one of the UK‘s leading national ticket agents, The Ticket Factory sells over 2 million tickets per year for a variety of events ranging from comedy, concerts and sporting events, to exhibitions, theatre performances and visitor attractions. 

As the official box office for the NEC, Utilita Arena Birmingham and Resorts World Arena, The Ticket Factory also partners with major brands Barclaycard Entertainment, Sky tickets, Virgin Trains, NUS Extra and Visit Birmingham, as well as the Ricoh Arena.

AMADEUS

Amadeus has forty years’ experience catering for the NEC Group’s four million visitors at more than 750 events a year. With more than 600 staff, including 75 chefs, the Amadeus team has won over 650 awards for quality and innovation in catering.

In addition to NEC Group venues, Amadeus currently operates at a variety of external events and venues including The Scottish Open, Cadbury World, Dudley Zoo, Stoneleigh Abbey and Library of Birmingham.

AMPLIFY

Amplify is the hospitality provider for the NEC Group, offering individuals and companies the chance to experience live events in a more exclusive environment. 

NEC Group Media Partnerships

Our industry leading sponsorship and media sales consultancy offers creative media packages and sponsorship opportunities that will get your brand seen by the right people at the right time.  

As the UK’s leading live events business, we can give brands access to event-goers at five of the UK’s most high-profile venues, delivering more bang for buck and developing innovative, ROI focused brand partnerships.

NEC Group Venue Partnerships

With over 40 years’ experience in the exhibition, conference, entertainment and live events industries, NEC Group Venue Partnerships harnesses expertise right across the NEC Group’s venue management teams and service brands to bring venues to life and create long-lasting legacies.

We know the events business and we have the experience, passion and connections to turn your vision into reality.