Press Releases and Features
Britain's got talent takes over the International Convention Centre Birmingham
20-02-2012
The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham was heaving with thousands of hopefuls trying to make it through to this year Britain?s Got Talent show. Read the full Story
The ICC proves to be the right mix for Royal Pharmaceutical Society
18-11-2011
Prestigious conference confirms venue for 2012 Read the full Story
Nanotechnology conference is big win for Birmingham
01-11-2011
500 delegates from across the world to attend high-tech conference at the ICC Read the full Story
Nuclear medicine conference will bring over 5,000 delegates to the ICC Birmingham
12-10-2011
The ICC will welcome over 5,000 delegates to Birmingham when the Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) 2011 gets underway this week (15th-19th October). Read the full Story
ICC secures two-year Congress extension with BSAVA
01-10-2011
BSAVA will hold their 25th annual Congress at the ICC in 2015 Read the full Story
New ICC General Manager to support drive for new external business
21-09-2011
The International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham has appointed Paul Rutherford as its new General Manager to oversee all operational elements of the city centre venue, and assist its experienced team in developing more external venue management opportunities. Read the full Story
The ICC welcomes the Liberal Democrats Autumn Conference
18-09-2011
8,000 delegates, ITN, Sky, BBC, 200 fringe events, one venue: The ICC Birmingham Read the full Story
ICC brings the heart of the countryside to Birmingham with NFU Annual Conference
05-09-2011
The International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham has been chosen as the venue for the National Farmer?s Union?s (NFU) 2012 annual conference. Read the full Story
ICC gets in the mood for dancing after making Christmas party agreement
26-07-2011
Christmas bells are ringing early at the International Convention Centre (ICC) after the Birmingham venue agreed a partnership with corporate events and hospitality specialists JD Parties to host its festive parties in December. Read the full Story
Listen to The ICC flying high across the US skies!
21-07-2011
Listen to The ICC flying high across the US skies! Read the full Story
New food concepts unveiled at the ICC Birmingham
18-07-2011
The International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham brings live theatre to the table with the launch of its new multi-sensory food concepts - The Boulangerie, Canape Taster, Indulgence Shots and The ICC?s Pudding Society. Read the full Story
The ICC completes June with Royal and Parliamentary visits
12-07-2011
The ICC Birmingham completed a flourishing period of events and conferences in June by accommodating HRH the Princess Royal and three of the leading figures in UK politics ? including the Prime Minister ? during the last week of the month. Read the full Story
Shadow energy minister visits green scheme in Birmingham city centre
28-06-2011
SHADOW energy minister Meg Hillier visited Birmingham to inspect an innovative energy scheme that is successfully slashing the city's carbon footprint. The Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change explored a pioneering Combined Heat and Power generator (CHP), which is housed at The International Convention Centre. Read the full Story
The ICC Birmingham hosts Chinese business event
28-06-2011
A POWERHOUSE of the Chinese economy is coming to the ICC Birmingham to explore business opportunities. Representatives from Guangzhou, the third largest city in China, have chosen the International Convention Centre to host a one-day conference and networking event to discuss future investment with business leaders from around the UK. Read the full Story
The ICC's Café Vite scoops Birmingham's Green Restaurant Award for energy reduction
28-06-2011
AN EATERY at The International Convention Centre in Birmingham is celebrating after being applauded for its green approach to the industry. Café Vite, situated in The ICC's mall, has been honoured for its commitment to sustainability and the environment in the city's second annual Green Restaurant Awards. Read the full Story
We must get behind our universities, says NEC Group boss
28-06-2011
THE NEC GROUP has asked Birmingham' business community to support higher education following a successful Universities Week 2011. The week-long event, which ran June 13-19, was part of a national campaign to highlight the importance of universities within UK society. Read the full Story
Maria Mawston - Banqueting Account Manager at The International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham (The NEC Group)
09-06-2011
As a Welsh girl born and bred I'm very proud of my roots although often hear 'I'd have never guessed you were welsh' because, as a classically trained ballet dancer, people can't detect an accent and I guess I don't look traditionally Welsh because of my mixed parentage. Read the full Story
The ICC's team approach saves the day
06-06-2011
The ICC Birmingham and Hyatt Regency Hotel worked together recently to ensure that guests of the luxury hotel were taken care of during an emergency evacuation procedure. Read the full Story
Young voices get heard at The ICC
01-06-2011
Birmingham youngsters will soon have their say on key issues affecting the City such as recycling and renewable energy thanks to The Birmingham Civic Society Youth Platform - a new project being run by the Civic Society in partnership with The International Convention Centre (ICC). Read the full Story
Meet in the Middle: Birmingham is UK's Conference Capital
24-05-2011
Meet in the Middle: Birmingham is UK's Conference Capital Read the full Story
Leading Civil Service figures gather for The Midlands's first ever 'Civil Service Live' conference
14-04-2011
Civil Service leaders from across the UK will meet in Birmingham this week to discuss how they can work smarter to improve public services, despite the challenging financial times. Representatives from Department for Work and Pensions, Birmingham City Council and Ministry of Justice will be amongst 2000 delegates meeting at the first ever 'Civil Service Live - The Midlands' conference taking place on Friday 15th April at The International Convention Centre (ICC). Read the full Story
BSAVA Congress breaks all records
11-04-2011
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress has been hailed ?the best year yet? by delegates and exhibitors alike after breaking all records and bringing together the whole veterinary profession to celebrate its 250th anniversary at The International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham. Read the full Story
The ICC cooks up success at Midland's food Oscars
28-03-2011
Chefs at The ICC triumphed in last night?s MARCHE awards - scooping two culinary accolades including ?Young Chef of the Year? for a consecutive time Read the full Story
The ICC Birmingham sees a bumper start to 2011 with multiple association wins
01-03-2011
Leading UK conference venue, The ICC Birmingham, has recently signed contracts with five national and international associations. Between them they're expected to generate more than £33million for the West Midlands region, bringing almost 8,000 people to Britain's second city. Read the full Story
The Convention Centre Dublin Named as Finalist in Top International Conference Industry Awards
01-02-2011
The Convention Centre Dublin Named as Finalist in Top International Conference Industry Awards Read the full Story
International conference wins for The ICC Birmingham bring £2 million windfall to city
27-10-2010
Leading UK conference venue The ICC Birmingham has signed contracts for two international conferences that are expected to generate over £2 million for the region and bring 2,000 to the city. Read the full Story
ICC Birmingham wins four-way pitch to retain leading education association until 2013
18-10-2010
The ICC Birmingham has beaten strong competition from its major UK rivals to secure a new three year contract and strengthen its position as the country?s leading convention centre. Read the full Story
The NEC Group supports National Meetings Week Campaign 2010
18-10-2010
The NEC Group, Birmingham has pledged its support to the Britain for Events 2010 campaign to increase awareness and appreciation of the meetings and events industry in front of both Government and wider business audiences. Read the full Story
The ICC hosts 450 + 1 events during the Conservative Party Conference
07-10-2010
Birmingham is celebrating the successful staging of 451 events in four days during the Conservative Party Conference. Read the full Story
The ICC welcomes back The Conservative Party Conference to the home of political conferences
03-10-2010
The ICC welcomes back The Conservative Party Conference to the home of political conferences Read the full Story
Continental Christmas at The ICC Birmingham
13-07-2010
Leading European convention centre The ICC Birmingham is offering Christmas banqueting opportunities with a small twist this year, following research and consultation with clients. Read the full Story
ICC Birmingham hosts Premier League kit launch
12-07-2010
The ICC Birmingham showed its support for local sport today (Thursday), acting as the launch venue for Premier League football club Aston Villa's new kit for the 2010 - 2011 season. Read the full Story
Top conference clients voice views
05-07-2010
The ICC Birmingham, the leading UK convention centre, has staged its first Client Symposium, a forum designed to create an open dialogue with key customers about their event needs and venue expectations. The event, which featured delegates from key customers in the association, corporate and stand-alone banqueting sectors as well as third party agents, was held over two days at the Birmingham venue. Read the full Story
The ICC, Birmingham and BI come to the rescue of international conference
11-06-2010
The ICC, Birmingham has come to the aid of another international conference affected by Iceland's volcanic ash cloud. Read the full Story
Meet Birmingham at IMEX
26-04-2010
Birmingham is being showcased at IMEX in May (stand F360). Birmingham Convention Bureau is joining Visit Britain's stand at the exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events from 25 - 27 May in Frankfurt. Birmingham Convention Bureau will be exhibiting alongside one of the city's most illustrious venues, The ICC, to show the city and its venues to event organisers. Birmingham is one of Europe's busiest meeting points and home to a vast number of conference and meetings venues Read the full Story
The ICC pulls out the stops for Rheumatology 2010 conference
21-04-2010
Despite the current disruption posed to the UK events industry by the cloud of volcanic ash which continues to restrict air-travel, The ICC, Birmingham has gone the extra mile to ensure that its conferences continue without disruption. Read the full Story
Return of BSAVA Congress marks milestone for The ICC
13-04-2010
The International Convention Centre, Birmingham is celebrating a major milestone this week, as it welcomes back the British Small Animal Veterinary Association for its 20th consecutive annual conference. Read the full Story
Conservatives to return to Birmingham in 2012
26-03-2010
The Conservative Party has announced that they will hold their autumn party conference in Birmingham in 2012. The event will be the third Conservative Party Conference to be hosted in the city and is currently scheduled for 8-11 October 2012. Read the full Story
The ICC joins the Daily Telegraph Business Club
02-03-2010
The International Convention Centre, Birmingham has been chosen by the Daily Telegraph as the sole conference and meetings venue to be featured on its exclusive Business Club website. Read the full Story
Birmingham to host Liberal Democrats conference
19-02-2010
The Liberal Democrats are due to hold their Spring Conference in Birmingham from 12 -14 March 2010 at the ICC. The conference is expected to attract up to 2000 delegates to Birmingham, providing a welcome boost to the city's hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and other businesses. Read the full Story
ICC launches a first for the catering industry at Confex ? Stand B640
29-01-2010
As part of their strategy to put 'food first', The International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham, and in particular The ICC catering team, will unveil a first for the UK event catering industry at this year's International Confex: a restaurant style tasting menu for banqueting Read the full Story
