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The CCIB (Barcelona International Convention Centre) opened
in 2004 with the Universal Forum of Cultures.
Located by the sea, it is an integral part of Barcelona’s new
technology and business district locally known as 22@.
The CCIB consist of two buildings of great architectural value
joined by and underground walkway.
The Convention Centre was designed by the Catalan architect
Josep Luís Mateo and was conceived to give more prominence
to light.
The Forum Auditorium, designed by the Swiss architects
Herzog and DeMeuron, has become one of the landmarks of
modern Barcelona with its majestic 25m high blue triangle.

CCIB Facts:

The CCIB is a modern, versatile, functional and column-free
building, easily accessible from the outside, equipped with
the latest technology.
It offers a large range of top-quality services that can be
adapted to contribute to the success of all kind of events.
The CCIB has a strong commitment to the Environment
having the mission of managing waste, doing in-house
recycling, achieving energy efficiency, reducing water
consumption and compensating its own CO2 emissions.
Since 2011, the centre has also implemented a series of
Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives making its
commitment to social development and the improvement of
the environtment its business objective.

Nº of events hold: More than 830

Surface: 100.000m2

Nº of delegates: More than 3.900.000

Ceiling high: Up to 12m

Environmental Management Certification: ISO 14001

Nº of meeting rooms: 45 & Auditorium

Eco-Management Certification: EMAS

Capacity: Up to 14.228 delegates

Awards:
- AIPC Innovation Award 2007
- M&IT Industry Award 2007/2008 (bronze/silver)
- C&IT Hot List’09 (bronze)
- Finalist IMEX Green Supplier

Exhibition Hall: 11.340m2
Auditorium: 3.140 seats