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The Nation’s Experience Capital, celebrating 50 years of memorable experiences. Officially opened in 1976, the NEC has grown into the UK’s most iconic event destination,comprisingthe NEC Campus, bp pulse LIVE, Utilita Arena Birmingham, the ICC, Vox conferencevenue, and a newly launched immersive experience venue. Across its spaces, the NEC haswelcomed over 153 million visitors tomore than36,000 events over the past 50 years.

Manchester Central is an award-winning venue in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities. The venue's vaulted arches and station clock have made it an iconic city feature for more than 130 years. Manchester Central offers world class flexibility and facilities, with the capacity to host intimate corporate functions as well as large-scale conferences and exhibitions. Its experienced team of professionals lead the industry with outstanding service standards to deliver some of the world’s leading events. Manchester Central’s adaptable facilities, including the divisible Cobden Rooms and the 10,000m2 columnless Central Hall, can accommodate from 10 to more than 10,000 delegates. The venue’s world class philosophy applies to its facilities, teams and services – making it one of the most professional and versatile event spaces in the UK. Conveniently located at the heart of the city, Manchester Central is easy to reach thanks to the city’s extensive multi-modal transport network. The venue is also surrounded by a vibrant cultural and social scene, with a wealth of restaurants and bars on its doorstep and has more than 2,500 hotel bedrooms within a 5-minute walk.