Stockholm Exhibition and Congress Center

MEETING OF MINDS

OUR MISSION – HELPING YOU CREATE YOUR MOST SUCCESSFUL MEETING

Stockholm Exhibition and Congress Center

extends a warm welcome to organisers

of congresses, meetings and events.

Our dedicated team of professionals

will contribute to make your next con-

gress or meeting a success.

The Capital of Scandinavia, Stockholm, is

known for its outstanding infrastruc-

ture, scientific and technological ex-

cellence, first class accommodation

and cuisine as well as rich natural

beauty. This makes it one of the world’s

top convention cities.

Stockholm’s strategic location in the heart

of Scandinavia makes it easy to reach

from Europe and the rest of the world.

The place to be for a true meeting of minds.

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Scientific knowledge is highlighted in Stockholm. Through the Nobel Prize,

Sweden acknowledges, rewards and promotes important discoveries

and achievements. As a leading ICT country, Sweden is known and

respected worldwide for its extensive accomplishments in important

fields, such as telecommunications and IT.

Stockholm is a vibrant, modern capital with an abundance of creativity and

warm hospitality. It has an exciting blend of design, art, fashion,

music and history that brings about a cosmopolitan feel that never

goes out of style. World class accommodations and a culinary scene

that features the highest international standards complete the picture.

Stockholm – Beauty on water. This precious jewel of the north is built strate-

gically on 14 islands and is part of the spectacular Stockholm archipelago.

It’s a major city, but still maintains a small town charm. Everything the

visitor needs is well within walking distance. You are as close to out-

standing restaurants and trendy shopping as you are to open blue water.

THE CAPITAL OF SCANDINAVIA – THE PLACE TO BE

Short facts

– 1.8 million inhabitants

– Some 60 airlines offer about 500 dailyflights to destinations worldwide

– 22,500 hotel rooms in the greaterStockholm area

– Efficient infrastructure/local transportation system

– Over 100 museums and art galleries

– Over 1,300 restaurants featuring diverse cuisine

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THE PREMIER CONGRESS CENTER– IN SCANDINAVIA

Short facts

– 10 min from downtown Stockholm

– 100 international and national conferences per year

– More than 3,000 meetings per year

– 60 trade and public exhibitions per year

– 1.5 million visitors per year from 80 countries worldwide

The Stockholm Exhibition and Congress Center hosts more than 3,000 national

and international conferences, seminars, sales events, meetings and

banquets each year. The onsite 4-star hotel serves as a convenient

headquarter for those who need ready access to the facilities during

the event.

Our trademark is efficiency, reliability and security. We are proud of our

reputation among meeting and event organisers who appreciate our

experience, depth of knowledge and outstanding service. We can

present an extensive list of references from prior meetings, both large

and small, and many congress and event organisers return to the

venue and Stockholm again and again.

People are of key importance. Our professional project leaders will help to

make your event or meeting a success in every detail. Everyone on our

staff, as well as all contractors, is fluent in English. Swedish manage-

ment style is known for the ability to make quick decisions on all

levels when necessary, and you will find us a pleasure to work with.

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BIG EVENTS....

Our venue for meetings, combined with extensive exhibition areas, provide

plenty of versatile solutions making logistics easy. All facilities are

under one roof and almost everything is located on the same level.

Workplaces, meeting areas and relaxation areas are all important

components and contribute to a successful event.

Scandinavian design is featured in most of the rooms, restaurants and the

hotel. This modern, light and functional style helps to inspire creativity

as well as to provide participants with a sense of well-being.

Individual events can take place simultaneously in various parts of the venue.

Every event can enjoy a different feel and be comfortable in each

respective area. Our ability to combine and utilise various conference

and exhibition areas for major events makes us one of the largest

congress venues in Europe.

PLENTY OF ROOM– DESIGNED FOR INSPIRING MEETINGS

Short facts

– Separate conference areas for meetings up to 200, 800, 1,000 and 2,000

– Maximum congress capacity 25,000 delegates

– Auditoriums for 2,000 and 5,000

– Maximum 70 parallel rooms

– 56,500 m2 exhibition space

– 4-star hotel with 248 rooms

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A congress or event is all about getting to know interesting people, discovering

new ideas and finding solutions to everyday problems. It is also a

great opportunity to conduct informal meetings and social gatherings.

At Stockholm Exhibition and Congress Center we are pleased to provide food

services that can help bring focus to the entire event. The venue is

home to a wide array of restaurants, cafés, fast food outlets and

lounges. In addition the hotel features a full service à la carte restaurant

and bar.

Creativity, inspiration, variety and high quality are the cornerstones of our

catering partner, Mässrestauranger. Their specialty is creating culinary

excellence for large parties. They tune in to any taste and menus

are composed in close collaboration with meeting organisers. Apart

from the permanent restaurants, catering areas can be set up wherever

required throughout the venue.

A DELICIOUS WAY– TO MEET AND MINGLE

Short facts

– 3 full service restaurants seating 1,200

– Self service restaurants and fast food areas for 1,300

– Banqueting facilities for 6,000

– Receptions for 10, 000

– Catering area set up in exhibition halls wherever desired

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...SMALL MEETINGS

Our efficient team of professionals really enjoy their jobs. Everyone takes

pride in supporting meeting organisers to create successful events

and is able to work seamlessly with your team and outside contractors.

This creates a friendly, helpful atmosphere that rubs off on everyone

involved and allows flexible planning and better use of resources.

As a venue that handles many types of events, all the necessary equipment

and service facilities are available in-house. Even if an unforeseen

last minute need arises, the venue is able to handle any such situation.

The full service Congress Center features Service Centers for congress orga-

nisers and exhibitors, a fully equipped Press Center, spacious VIP

Lounge, bank/ATM and a customs office.

ALWAYS AVAILABLE– AND AT YOUR SERVICE

Short facts

– Experienced staff

– All English speaking

– Dedicated Event Manager

– ASIS Certified Security Manager

– Environmentally aware

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Any successful congress or event demands high quality modern equipment

and technology that works seamlessly and without fail. All halls are

outfitted with the very latest technical equipment to put your event

in the spotlight and let the message shine. We believe in making

things simple so all basic technology is included in the package.

A professional in-house technician is assigned as a project advisor to assist,

plan and implement all technical issues surrounding your event. Our

knowledgeable technicians will see to it that the show will go on with-

out disturbing or potentially embarrassing technical complications.

Technical applications are always adapted to your requirements.

All imaginable state of the art audio-video equipment is available. Our AV

and IT installations in conference rooms, Internet cafés, registration

areas and exhibition stands include full support during your event.

FULLY EQUIPPED– AND TECHNICALLY SOUND

Short facts

– Wireless and wired Internet connections

– Advanced AV and IT equipment in-cluding support in conference rooms, Internet cafés, registration areas and exhibition stands

– PMS Presentation Management System(local network up to 1Gb)

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Postal address: SE-125 80 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46 8 749 41 00 Fax: +46 8 99 20 44 E-mail: info@stofair.se www.stockholmsmassan.se

Stockholm International Fairs is the leading organiser in the Baltic Sea Region andorganises some 60 industry-leading exhibitions as well as around 100 national and inter-national congresses, conferences and events annually. Every year we welcome 10,000exhibitors, 1.5 million visitors and more than 8,000 journalists from all over the world.

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