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50 Years of Moments: NEC marks 50-year anniversary with new future-facing brand

News | 16 Mar 2026

The NEC Group is celebrating 50 years since the opening of the NEC by unveiling a new chapter in its evolution – bringing its venues and experiences together under a single brand: the Nation’s Experience Capital.  

The Nation’s Experience Capital now encompasses the NEC Campus, bp pulse LIVE, the Vox Conference Venue, Utilita Arena Birmingham and ICC Birmingham.  

The NEC conventions team, which includes the ICC and Vox has welcomed a combined 8.6 million people to over 14,500 events. This includes major events such as G8 summit in 1998, countless political conferences, graduations, award ceremonies and Christmas parties! 

As it turns 50, the focus is firmly on the future. The new brand signals a shift towards an experience-led model, bringing together arenas, exhibition halls, conference venues and long-stay content under a single, consumer-facing identity. 

This sits alongside a landmark events pipeline, as NEC Convention’s team will host global events like IWG Global Summit, European Robotics Forum, ICTMC and ICIC. 

Phil Cooksey, Conventions Managing Director, said: “As we celebrate the NEC’s 50-year legacy, it’s fantastic to reflect on the scale and diversity of events we host. We’re proud of how our venues work seamlessly together to offer something for everyone. That versatility is our strength. Whether it’s huge arena conferences, global gatherings at the ICC, weddings at the Vox, or smaller, more intimate meetings at the NEC.” 

Paul Reeve, CEO of the Nation’s Experience Capital, said: “Reaching 50 years is a proud milestone, but this moment is really about what comes next. The way audiences engage with live experiences has changed and so has our business.  

“The Nation’s Experience Capital brings everything we do together under one  identity and gives us a platform to grow new experiences, attract major national and international events and continue playing a leading role in the cultural and economic life of the UK.”  

To discover what’s coming next at the Nation’s Experience Capital, visit: thenec.co.uk