All under one roof The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre (SECC) offers a place for meetings and experiences for people from all around the world. The SECC is a privately owned foundation with the main mission to promote trade and industry in Gothenburg, Sweden. The group runs and operates the two wholly-owned subsidiaries SECC and Gothia Towers with the mission to be Europe s most attractive meeting place by offering the best overall experience. accommodation, several restaurants, bars and function rooms. The natural flow between our lounges, restaurants, meeting rooms and hotel rooms provides great opportunities for spontaneous meetings and networking. With almost 100 years experience of arranging our own fairs and hosting events of all sizes, we offer a highly experienced team at a fullservice facility - a one stop shop. The SECC offers one of the most versatile and efficient venues in Scandinavia, with everything under one roof. In addition to 41 000 sqm of state-of-the-art exhibition and conference facilities, which feature every conceivable technical aid, we also offer in-house hotel
Unique city location Gothenburg lies at the heart of Scandinavia. With its beautiful location at the mouth of the Göta Älv and surrounded by a magnificent archipelago, Gothenburg is one of Northern Europe s most attractive cities. It s friendly and pleasant, and just the right size. Gothenburg has extensive experience of hosting and arranging meetings and events of all sizes. A highly developed, effective network between the city, higher education, industry and organisations makes fast and professional complete solutions possible. The city s main advantages as a venue for meetings are that it is experienced, easily accessible, attractive, sustainable and affordable, with everything within walking distance. The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre is located in the centre of Gothenburg with excellent transport links, which makes it easy to visit us. The airport bus stops right outside on Korsvägen, whisking you to Landvetter Airport in just 20 minutes. We are next-door to Liseberg, one of the biggest amusement parks in northern Europe, and just a couple of blocks from fashionable Avenyn. Restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sports, culture and services are all just a short walk away, making our location ideal for all manner of activities.
Our experience, capacity and expertise give you access to the industry s leading resources, providing peace of mind when arranging meetings, conferences and events. Our meeting facilities are sustainable and we constantly adapt to ensure that our environmental impact is as limited as possible. Gothenburg is found in the heart of Scandinavia. Easily accessible from around the world, only two hours from London, Paris and Vienna. There are two international airports and around 70 non-stop direct connections from more than 50 European destinations. Experienced & Sustainable Sweden s first trade fair was held here in 1918 and was opened by King Gustav V. Almost a century of experiences has helped us to develop the expertise of matching the right resources to our customers different needs. The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre is running a portfolio of 30 fairs within the fields of industry, lifestyle and society, which gives you access to the industry s leading resources. Our long experience and know-how of successful cross-boundary cooperation between different stakeholders will help to ensure the success of any event. Whether working with a fully dedicated in-house project team, with a Head Project Manager coordinating your specific needs between area managers in other departments, e.g. exhibition, technical services, accommodation and catering, or simply making a meeting reservation for two, our staff will do all they can to ensure that every experience is a success. Since 2010, strategic work has been carried out in connection with developing Gothenburg as a sustainable meeting destination. The Sustainable Gothenburg and Green Gothenburg concepts have been launched. The International Convention & Congresses Association (ICCA) Scandinavian Chapter brings together the five Nordic nations in a common benchmarking tool the Sustainable Index in which Gothenburg was ranked top in the first two measurements. The United Nations World Travel Organization (UNWTO) now wants the Sustainable Index to be used as a standardised tool for the worldwide industry. The project Sustainable Gothenburg is run by Göteborg & Co, the SECC and the Environment Administration of the City of Gothenburg. The mission of the project is to position Gothenburg as a global leading destination for sustainable meetings and events.
Entré 8 Entrance No. 8 VIP- Lounge Plan 5 VIP Lounge Level 5 Kongresshall Bankettsal Congress Hall Banqueting Hall K3 K2 K1 Scandinavium Event Arena 12000 Kongressfoajé Congress Foyer Reception H Plan 23 Level 23 Plan 2 H2 H1 Orienteringskarta Site Map 285 245 J Lounge G1 220 First Floor G2 220 Plan 25 Level 25 Upper House Dining G3 370 G4 Imagine G Plan 29 Level 29 260 F1 F2 F3 Site Map F1 F2 F3 130 130 Bro till Focus parkering/ affärscentrum Passage to Focus Shopping Centre & Parking Entré 1 Entrance No. 1 Heaven 23 J2 F F4+F5 130 Estrad Restaurant & Function Room R31 Plan 3 Level 3 R33 R38 R37 R36 R35 R34 120 J1 180 R2 72 Plan 20 Level 20 Upper House VIP Skyline Plan 28 Level 28 View Horizon Star F6 600 220 Tellus Venus Mars Plan 3 Mercurius Level 3 Bryggan R21 R22 R23 Conference Reception R26 R25 R24 R3 R4 R9 Press Centre R6 R5 R11 R12 R14 R13 R15 R16 Expohallen Expo Hall Entré 2 Entrance No. 2 Bro till Liseberg Passage to Liseberg Amusement Park Entré 8 Entrance No. 8 V Entréplan Ground Floor E4 310 E E1 170 E2 140 E3 170 Café D Service Center Café A1 220 A2 200 Café A3 270 A4 200 A5 Entré 1 Entrance No. 1 C B A 250 Incontro Bar & Restaurant Incontro Stanza Separata A7 260 A6 250 Huvudentré 5 Main Entrance No. 5 Hiss till Heaven 23 Elevator to Heaven 23 Hotel Reception Gothia Towers Entré / Entrance West Coast twentyfourseven 8.6 Passage till Focus Passage to Focus Entré 2 Entrance No. 2 GOTHIA TOWERS SVENSKA MÄSSAN
Meeting room Area (m2) Ceiling height (m) Daylight Theatre seating Classroom U-shape Boardroom Congress Hall (K1+K2+K3) 2000 3-7 No 1500 Auditorium* K1, K3 500 3-7 No 364 K2 1000 3-7 No 772 K2+K3 1500 3-7 No 1136 H1 310 4.9 No 245 144 50 - H2 380 4.9 No 285 148 74 - G1 310 3.7 No 220 110 50 - G2 300 3.7 No 220 110 50 - G3 500 3.7 No 370 220 74 - G4 330 3.7 No 260 130 64 - F1 (F1 large) 210 (340) 5 No 130 (250) 64 (128) 36 (60) - F2 (F2 large) 225 (330) 5 No 130 (260) 72 (130) 40 (64) - F3 (F3 large) 200 (330) 5 No 130 (220) 64 (128) 36 (60) - F4+F5 900 5 No 600 320 - - F4 460 5 No 330 180 74 - F5 440 5 No 330 180 74 - F6 340 5 No 220 112 54 - E1 225 4.3 No 170 90 - - E2 165 4.3 No 140 70 - - E3 200 4.3 No 170 80 - - E4 460 4.3 No 310 150 - - A1 350 4.9 No 220 130 64 - A2 300 4.9 No 200 120 60 - A3 390 4.9 No 270 130 60 - A4 300 4.9 No 200 100 44 - A5 450 4.9 No 250 160 72 - A6 360 4.9 No 250 130 60 - A7 350 4.9 No 260 130 64 - J1 225 5.4 No 180 100 48 - J2 168 5.4 No 120 68 30 - R2 120 2.7 No 72 48 30 - R3 56 2.6 Yes - - - 12 R4 73 2.6 Yes 35 30 24 20 R5, R6 42 2.8 Yes 30 24 16 14 R5+6 90 2.8 Yes 50 36 24 20 R9 46 2.7 No 20 18 16 12 R11, R12 45 2.7 Yes 30 24 16 14 R11+12 95 2.7 Yes 50 36 24 20 R13 48 2.7 No 30 - - - R14 97 2.7 Yes 50 36 24 20 R15 48 2.7 Yes 30 24 16 14 R16 76 2.7 Yes 35 30 24 20 R21, R22, R23, R24, R25, R26 45 2.8 Yes 30 24 16 14 R22+23, R24+25 95 2.8 Yes 50 36 24 20 R31 69 2.4 Yes 50 30 16 - R36 52 2.4 Yes - - - 16 R34, R35, R37, R38 26 2.4 Yes - - - 10 Videoconference (R33) 26 2.4 Yes - - - 8 Venus, Tellus 36 2.6 No - - - 14 Mercurius 25 2.6 Yes - - - 12 Mars 12 2.4 No - - - 4 1200 1200 2700 6 Spa Gym Room service 5 Restaurants 5 Bars 5 Function Rooms Free P 0 m 50 m 2 km VIP Lounge 138 2.4 Yes Mingle 25 pers - - 14 + 4 + Lounge Skyline 47 2.7 Yes - - - 12 View 97 2.7 Yes - - - 16 + Lounge Horizon 97 2.7 Yes - - - 16 + Lounge Star 47 2.7 Yes - - - 12 Creative lounge Upper House VIP Boardroom 173 - Yes Mingle 20 pers - - 12 + Lounge + Sauna *Banquet: 1100 at straight tables or 600 at round tables Flexible space: A, E, F, G, H 22 km 3 km Exhibition Halls Hall A Hall B Hall C Hall D Hall E** Hall F** Hall G Hall H Expo Hall** Hall V** 3800 m2 10800 m2 3800 m2 2100 m2 2000 m2 3800 m2 2500 m2 1400 m2 600 m2 850 m2 **Daylight GOTHIA TOWERS SVENSKA MÄSSAN
The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre and Gothia Towers offer you a fullservice facility, a one-stop-shop. Meeting logistics & Services The opportunities to combine large-scale conferences with exhibitions, posters, seminars, lectures and smaller intimate meetings are practically endless. The logistics are easily but carefully planned, as everything including meeting rooms, exhibition space, hotel rooms, catering and networking areas is well-connected. The natural flow of people within the venue encourages spontaneous meetings and invites olenty of networking. The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre and Gothia Towers offer you a full-service facility, a one-stop-shop, including: Exhibition management Expertise in conducting successful exhibitions, with services including selling space, creating and developing sponsor packages, stand packages, stand products and fittings, insurances, transport services, on-site logistics services and much more. Technical products and services The latest meeting and event technology is available from our in-house department, including presentation equipment, network systems, filming and streaming, AV, sound, lighting, show packages and much more. Project management A primary contact person coordinating area managers in other departments such as accommodation, catering, technical services and exhibition management. They all have the common goal of preparing for and delivering a truly successful event. Added-value services These services include event design, signs, decorations, flower arrangements, furniture and much more. You can increase the visibility of your congress/event/ fair at strategic locations all around the venue, inside as well as outside. It is the small but important details that make the conference memorable and special.
Our hotels Gothia Towers is one of the largest hotels in Europe wth 1,200 tastefully decorated rooms, most of which feature magnificent views of the city. We offer everything from well-equipped comfort to decadent luxury. The décor is carefully selected and updated, with beautiful textiles and wood accents. The aim is that you should feel at home and get a great night s sleep. Upper House opened at the top of our middle tower in September 2013. This is a brand new hotel of the highest international standard, with an extraordinary restaurant and an exclusive spa. All with fantastic views over Gothenburg. At our 4-star Gothia Towers and the 5-star Upper House we combine capacity and virtually unlimited possibilities with personal attention and quality.
Our Executive Chef Krister Dahl is proud to put his name to all the food we serve. We make conscious choices, guided by organic, locally-produced and fair-traded ingredients. Restaurants & Catering Good food enhances your meeting. Tempting coffee buffets, delicious conference lunches and memorable dining. Our wide range of restaurants and function rooms with their individual specialities and atmospheres means we can guarantee that you and your guests will enjoy the meals of your choice. We offer a wide range of menu selections and local produce is used when possible. We handle catering arrangements for up to 12,800 people. Every possible occasion, regardless of allergies or religious or cultural dietary restrictions, can be catered for. Today, we have five public in-house restaurants and bars, five functions rooms and several halls available for all types of events. We tailor our offering to suit your needs and our premises. Stages, technology and catering are all at your disposal. Not to mention our excellent service, which has been designed, refined and tested over the decades. We will help you all the way from initial idea through to successful implementation. Customise your menu with our Executive Chef, Krister Dahl, the former captain of the Swedish Culinary Team and the only chef in the world to have won four gold medals at the Culinary Olympics. He guarantees that all the food and drink we serve from coffee trolleys to gourmet meals at Upper House Dining is always of the highest quality.
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