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[[File:Exhibition Centre Liverpool.jpg|thumb|Computer generated image of the proposed Exhibition Centre Liverpool (left) and existing [[ACC Liverpool]] complex (right)]]'''Exhibition Centre Liverpool''' is a state-of-the-art, 8,100m2 purpose-built exhibition centre and is part of The ACC Liverpool Group’s family of world class venues along with interconnected sister venues [[Echo Arena Liverpool|BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena.]]  In March 2011 plans were announced to build a new waterfront exhibition and events complex as an extension to The ACC Liverpool Group’s existing offer. At an investment of £40m, the project was set to position Liverpool in the premier league of convention and exhibition cities in the UK.
{{Infobox venue
|name = Exhibition Centre Liverpool
|nickname =
|former_names =
|logo_image = Exhibition Centre Liverpool Logo.jpg
|image = Exhibition Centre Liverpool from the Mersey 2018.jpg
|location = [[King's Dock, Port of Liverpool|Kings Dock]], Liverpool, England
|coordinates = {{coord|53.39527|-2.99016|region:GB|display=inline,title}}
|broke_ground = January 2014
|opened = September 2015
|architect = [[Populous (company)|Populous]] (design)<br />[[Denton Corker Marshall]] (executive)
|structural engineer = Booth King
}}
 
'''Exhibition Centre Liverpool''' is a multi-million pound exhibition centre, the latest addition to Liverpool event campus, alongside interconnected sister venues [[ACC Liverpool]] and [[Liverpool Arena|M&S Bank Arena]].
In October 2012, world renowned construction services company ISG, known for its prestigious work on the London 2012 Velodrome, was granted the contract to deliver the construction of the project. The principle architects, [[Denton Corker Marshall]], was appointed for its distinct style and flawless reputation, with a portfolio of work including the [[Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre|Melbourne Exhibition Centre]].
 
==History==
In April 2013, [[AccorHotels|Pullman]] was announced as the upscale four star luxury hotel brand that would be at the heart of the new venue. At that time, Pullman had hotels all over the world, including all the major European cities, but only one in the UK. The Pullman brand is owned by international hotel company [[AccorHotels|Accor.]] While Pullman was selected as the hotel brand, Branded Hotel Management (BHM) was appointed as the preferred operator for the 216 room 'headquarters' hotel.
[[File:Construction of Exhibition Centre, Liverpool (1).jpg|thumb|200px|left|The 'sky bridge' connecting the two venues (March 2015)]]
The 8,100m<sup>2</sup> exhibition centre was constructed from January 2014 and opened in September 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.exhibitioncentreliverpool.com/about-us/who-we-are/history/|title=History}}</ref> A sky bridge connecting the building to the adjacent [[BT Convention Centre|convention centre]] was completed in September 2015, in turn creating the only purpose built interconnected arena, convention centre and exhibition facility in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shennan|first1=Paddy|title=Take a look inside the £66m Exhibition Centre Liverpool set to open in September|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/take-look-inside-66m-exhibition-9245447|website=Liverpool Echo|accessdate=27 July 2017|date=13 May 2015}}</ref> During its first year of opening, the Exhibition Centre welcomed more than 113,000 visitors over 100 different exhibitions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Exhibition Centre Liverpool welcomes 113,000 visitors|url=https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/business/exhibition-centre-liverpool-welcomes-113000-visitors|website=Insider Media Ltd|accessdate=27 July 2017}}</ref>
 
The venue can also be utilised for standing concerts for up to 7,000, with the introduction of Space by M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, Exhibition Centre Liverpool's sister venue.
Work began on Exhibition Centre Liverpool in January 2014 and Exhibition Centre Liverpool opened in September 2015.  Pullman Liverpool opened in February 2016.
 
== Events ==
[[File:Entrance to ECL Labour conference 2023 cropped.jpg|thumb|Labour Party conference in 2023]]
A variety of events have taken place in Exhibition Centre Liverpool including Wound Expo, [http://www.allergyshow.co.uk/liverpool/ The Allergy and Free From Show], [http://theliverpoolweddingshow.co.uk/ The Liverpool Wedding Show], [http://www.mcmcomiccon.com/ MCM Comic Con] and [http://www.renewableuk.com/ RenewableUK.]
Since 2011, Exhibition Centre Liverpool has regularly hosted the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]]'s [[Labour Party Conference|annual conference]]. Alternating between venues and locations, Exhibition Centre Liverpool along with its interconnecting sister venues, [[ACC Liverpool]] and [[Liverpool Arena]], has hosted [[Labour Party Conference|Labour Party conference]] five times to 2023. In 2023, the conference was attended by 18,000 party members, businesses, and visitors drawing in an estimated £29m for the local economy.
 
==See also==
The [https://www.ifb2016.com/ International Festival for Business] attracted more than 26,000 delegates from all over the world during the three week event held throughout June 2016 at the waterfront venue.  More than 80 events took place with multi-million pound business deals carried out in the exhibition halls. Highlights included the official opening of Exhibition Centre Liverpool and its adjoining hotel, Pullman Liverpool, by [[Elizabeth II|Her Majesty the Queen]] and the announcement that [[BBC Worldwide]] will return for a further three years.
* [[ACC Liverpool]]
 
== The Venue ==
Exhibition Centre Liverpool is the UK’s newest venue for trade and consumer exhibitions, large scale conferences, banquets, standing concerts and sporting events.   Exhibition Centre Liverpool is a state of the art 8,100m² purpose-built flexible and accessible event space that is sub-divisible into three halls, which can be used separately or in combination. In addition to the exhibition halls, Exhibition Centre Liverpool also boasts multiple meeting rooms for meetings of all shapes and sizes, external event spaces, a riverside balcony, open plan terrace and lounge areas.
 
The venue is integrated to the 4* 216-room Pullman Liverpool hotel and interconnected to ACC Liverpool’s conference facilities via a pedestrian link bridge.
 
=== Event spaces ===
Exhibition Halls – The three exhibition halls can be used together or in isolation depending on the event. Each hall is 2,700m² in size. Hall C has an increased ceiling height of 18m for concerts or large stage rigging events.
 
Meeting Rooms – Eight meeting rooms are situated on the upper level of the exhibition centre and can be used in isolation or the walls between the meeting rooms can be removed to create a larger space. The walls out onto the terrace can also be removed to create 400m² of open space.
 
==== Lounge - Situated on the first floor, this area is ideal for networking or breakout space and boasts stunning views of the River Mersey. ====
 
==== Terrace - Located on the upper level, the Terrace is ideally suited to drinks receptions, meetings and networking events for up to 200 attendees. Eight flexible meeting rooms give capacities from 10 to 110 and include audio-visual packages and Wi-Fi. ====
 
== Getting here ==
Transport links (link to <nowiki>http://www.exhibitioncentreliverpool.com/visiting-us/getting-here/</nowiki>)
 
Air- [[Liverpool John Lennon Airport|Liverpool John Lennon]] airport is a short 20 minute drive from the venue with Manchester airport approximately 45 minutes away by car.
 
Road – The UK motorway network brings you to within 15 minutes of the city centre
 
Rail – [[Liverpool Lime Street railway station|Liverpool Lime Street]] Station is a short taxi ride from Exhibition Centre Liverpool and is the terminus for 45 minute train journeys from Manchester, 90 minutes from Birmingham and just over two hours for direct services to London.
 
Parking: The Liverpool Waterfront car park is a covered, secure multi-storey on-site car park with 1,600 spaces.
 
==References==
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==External links==
*{{commons [http://www.accliverpool.com/Images/Exhibition%20Centre%20Liverpool%20brochure_tcm166category-211846.pdf inline|Exhibition Centre Liverpool Brochure]}}
*{{Official website|http://www.exhibitioncentreliverpool.com/}}
 
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