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1 Manchester Central Convention Complex Petersfield Manchester M2 3GX United Kingdom To find out how Manchester Central can make your event a memorable one, call +44 (0) , sales@manchester.co.uk or visit the website at Manchester Central the venue

convention complex right in the heart of one of the UK s most dynamic and exciting cities.

2 Welcome... Bienvenue... Willkommen... Benvenuto... to Manchester Central Manchester Central is the new name for the Manchester International Convention Centre and GMEX, a combination of conference and exhibition facilities that form a unique convention complex right in the heart of one of the UK s most dynamic and exciting cities. Manchester Central Convention Complex is focussed around what was once the city s historic central railway station, a feature of the Manchester cityscape since 1876 and now reinvented as a distinctive and flexible venue for exhibitions and conferences. A linked purposebuilt convention auditorium and exhibition hall were opened in 2001, expanding the facilities to create one of the foremost convention complexes in the UK. Manchester Central has an enviable track record of hosting a wide range of events, from intimate corporate meetings to large-scale, high profile international conferences and exhibitions. From political and association conferences to testimonial dinners, trade shows and corporate meetings, Manchester Central is the venue that can meet all your event requirements in a unique city centre location.

Manchester Central provides conference & exhibition organisers with unrivalled flexibility of space and quality of service Manchester Central offers two exhibition halls, a purpose-built convention

Central Hall The main exhibition space, Central Hall, provides a single column-free area that can be used for conventional exhibition layouts or for more unusual installations that utilise the height

The ceiling height and scale of the hall also allows it to be used simultaneously to provide exhibition space plus a seated auditorium for up to 4000 delegates.

3 Manchester Central provides conference & exhibition organisers with unrivalled flexibility of space and quality of service Manchester Central offers two exhibition halls, a purpose-built convention auditorium, plus a suite of corporate facilities and breakout rooms, all interconnected on a compact and easily accessible city centre site. Central Hall The main exhibition space, Central Hall, provides a single column-free area that can be used for conventional exhibition layouts or for more unusual installations that utilise the height and character of the interior. It can also be subdivided into two smaller halls, each with organiser s offices, a dedicated entrance and cloakroom, plus restaurant and bar facilities. The ceiling height and scale of the hall also allows it to be used simultaneously to provide exhibition space plus a seated auditorium for up to 4000 delegates. Exchange Auditorium and Exchange Hall The 800-seat purpose built Exchange Auditorium provides state-of-the-art facilities capable of meeting the most sophisticated audio-visual requirements and the adjacent exhibition space, Exchange Hall, can be used for everything from trade exhibitions and event hospitality to conference seating and large-scale banqueting. The light and expansive foyers conveniently connect to a range of conference break-out rooms and a suite of organisers offices. Break-out rooms The Charter Suite and Exchange Auditorium break-out rooms can be also be used individually or in combination to provide flexible solutions for smaller, more intimate corporate events. Anything is possible

With you all the way From event planning and logistics to AV technology requirements and bespoke catering solutions, Manchester Central provides the help and resources you need to make your

Their experience and skill will bring together the convention complex s wider resources to suit the unique requirements of your event, helping you to ensure that everything runs smoothly and

Our planning team know that a successful event starts long before the visitors arrive and in the lead up to your event the team will support you with: Choosing the facilities and spaces that

4 With you all the way From event planning and logistics to AV technology requirements and bespoke catering solutions, Manchester Central provides the help and resources you need to make your event a success. From the word go you will be supported by a dedicated event planner selected from Manchester Central s team of specialist advisers. Their experience and skill will bring together the convention complex s wider resources to suit the unique requirements of your event, helping you to ensure that everything runs smoothly and successfully from start to finish. Our planning team know that a successful event starts long before the visitors arrive and in the lead up to your event the team will support you with: Choosing the facilities and spaces that best meet the needs of your event Developing the special touches that will make your event distinctive Planning the pre- and postevent logistics and access requirements Managing the details of delegate and visitor needs both before and during the event Taking care of security and meeting heath and safety obligations Providing the best possible access facilities for delegates and visitors.

Right at the heart of things Manchester Central Convention Complex is set within the Petersfield area of the city and provides all the requirements an event organiser needs.

5 Right at the heart of things Manchester Central Convention Complex is set within the Petersfield area of the city and provides all the requirements an event organiser needs. With good public transport links, and an on site car park, Manchester Central can offer over 2,500 hotel bedrooms within a 5 minute walk of the complex and its central location is perfect for experiencing Manchester s cultural sites and attractions Central Hall sq metres of column free uninterrupted space that can be used for exhibitions or auditoria or both. Subdivisible into Central 1 and Central 2. Exchange Auditorium 800-seat purpose built convention auditorium with state-of the-art technical infrastructure. Exchange Hall Connected 1900 sq metres of space that can be used for exhibitions, banqueting, additional auditoria and much more. Charter Suite Suite of corporate facilities that can be subdivided or linked to provide maximum flexibility. The Bridgewater Hall Manchester s international concert venue is linked directly to Manchester Central by underground walkway and can provide an additional 2000 seat auditorium. The Radisson Edwardian Hotel The Hilton Manchester 8 The Midland Manchester Positional rough

At Manchester Central we understand that a commitment to quality and attention to detail are vital in ensuring that we don t just meet but exceed your expectations.

ensure that everything goes exactly to plan.

achieve with creative production techniques and in-depth know-how Enhance your event with interactivity and a range of IT services and communication solutions.

6 At Manchester Central we understand that a commitment to quality and attention to detail are vital in ensuring that we don t just meet but exceed your expectations. The audio-visual team Our audio-visual and catering teams are there to make sure that those all-important details are just right, from the impact of your powerpoint presentation to the garnish on your plate. The experts in the Manchester Central audio-visual are on hand to offer support both prior to and on the day of the event, making sure that everything is in place to meet your requirements and ensure that everything goes exactly to plan. The team can help you: Coordinate your audio-visual requirements, maximising the benefits of Manchester Central s in-house technical infrastructure Create the look and feel that you want to achieve with creative production techniques and in-depth know-how Enhance your event with interactivity and a range of IT services and communication solutions. The catering team From a light snack to a large scale banquet, Manchester Central s skilled and experienced catering team approach everything with creative flair and consummate professionalism. You can call on the team to help: Develop a catering plan for your event, advising on the style and content of menus to create the right impact for delegates and visitors Advise on ensuring the efficiency and speed of service that will make your event run smoothly Add in those extra touches that will make your event even more memorable. Possible catering picture here Getting the details right

Don t take our word for it... Reputation is everything and at Manchester Central it s a reputation for delivering beyond expectations that keeps clients coming back.

Thank you so much for your help in making the Labour Party Conference in Manchester such a success I am aware of the demands a large conference such as the Labour Party s places on a conference venue

Tony Blair MP Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party Labour Party Annual Conference, September 2006 You have no doubt heard that the key speaker in the opening session, Brad Parkinson, said

Since Brad has been making presentations all over the world for many years, this was praise indeed I must acknowledge that this was entirely due to your excellent facilities and, especially, to the

7 Don t take our word for it... Reputation is everything and at Manchester Central it s a reputation for delivering beyond expectations that keeps clients coming back. Going the extra mile is ingrained in the way we operate and this commitment to quality and service is evidenced in the feedback received from clients and visitors alike. Thank you so much for your help in making the Labour Party Conference in Manchester such a success I am aware of the demands a large conference such as the Labour Party s places on a conference venue such as yours. The staff were excellent, coping with the many pressures admirably and with unfailing courtesy. The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair MP Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party Labour Party Annual Conference, September 2006 You have no doubt heard that the key speaker in the opening session, Brad Parkinson, said that the audio/visual facilities at the conference were the best that he had ever encountered. Since Brad has been making presentations all over the world for many years, this was praise indeed I must acknowledge that this was entirely due to your excellent facilities and, especially, to the competence and expertise of your technical team Sidney Smith Royal Institute of Navigation European Navigation Conference, May 2006 Flawless was the comment from the client, so you should be very pleased. The team were excellent and couldn t have been more helpful, so please pass on my sincere thanks. Amy Paterson Event Organiser, with North West Development Agency Annual Conference, October 2006 The venue s capacity to accommodate the events requirements of 4 simultaneous conferences as well as its international exhibition was a key factor in fulfilling the organisers needs. The delegates were also suitably delighted with the venue s central location and ease of access to all transport links. We will definitely include the venue and Manchester on our list of preferred destinations and look forward to returning in 5 years time. Michel Zoghob Event Organiser, Horizon House European Microwave Week, September 2006 You were accommodating, helpful beyond belief, and a real pleasure to work with. Everyone mentioned how easy it was to work (at Manchester Central) on Audi and really that is down to you guys. Sarah Sigre Event Organiser, GSP Ltd Audi R8 Reveal, October 2006

Manchester Central room capacities and facilities Halls, exhibition spaces & auditoria Central Hall (Central Hall is divided to create Central 1 and Central 2) gross m 2 : 10350 theatre: 9000

8 Manchester Central room capacities and facilities Halls, exhibition spaces & auditoria Central Hall (Central Hall is divided to create Central 1 and Central 2) gross m 2 : theatre: 9000 classroom: n/a boardroom: n/a rounds(10): 4000 cabaret(6): 2400 Central 1 gross m 2 : 7500 theatre: 8000 classroom: n/a boardroom: n/a rounds(10): 3000 cabaret(6): 1800 Central 2 gross m 2 : 2800 theatre: 1600 classroom: n/a boardroom: n/a rounds(10): 1200 cabaret(6): 720 Exchange Hall gross m 2 : 1900 theatre: 1600 classroom: 750 boardroom: n/a rounds(10): 800 cabaret(6): 480 Exchange Auditiorium gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 804 classroom: 804 boardroom: n/a rounds(10): n/a cabaret(6): n/a Charter Suite Charter Suite (Charter Suite is divided to create Charter 1, 2 and 3) gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 400 classroom: 200 boardroom: n/a rounds(10): 300 cabaret(6): 180 Charter 1 gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 240 classroom: 150 boardroom: n/a rounds(10): 200 cabaret(6): 120 Charter 2 gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 100 classroom: 45 boardroom: 30 rounds(10): 60 cabaret(6): 36 Charter 3 gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 40 classroom: 18 boardroom: 24 rounds(10): 20 cabaret(6): 12 Charter 4&5 (both have the same capacity) gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 100 classroom: 45 boardroom: 30 rounds(10): 60 cabaret(6): 36 Breakout rooms Exchange 1 gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 80 classroom: 36 boardroom: 30 rounds(10): 40 cabaret(6): 24 Exchange 2-7 individually (all rooms are identical) gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 240 classroom: 150 boardroom: n/a rounds(10): 200 cabaret(6): 120 Exchange 2 & 3 combined gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 80 classroom: 36 boardroom: 30 rounds(10): 40 cabaret(6): 24 Exchange 4 & 5 combined gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 80 classroom: 36 boardroom: 30 rounds(10): 40 cabaret(6): 24 Exchange 6 & 7 combined gross m 2 : n/a theatre: 80 classroom: 36 boardroom: 30 rounds(10): 40 cabaret(6): 24

Manchester Central The convention complex at the heart of the city

Manchester Central The convention complex at the heart of the city Manchester Central offers excellent, highly-flexible convention and exhibition facilities with the added benefit of a location that places