SMX Convention Center Manila
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SMX Convention Center Manila in 2023
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Location | Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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Owner | SMX Convention Center |
Built | 2006–2007 |
Opened | November 2007 |
Construction cost
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₱1.8 billion |
Former names
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MAITRADE Expo and Convention Center |
Classroom-style seating
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11–5,040[1] |
Banquet/ballroom | 12–5,808[1] |
Theatre seating
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21–10,240[1] |
Enclosed space | |
• Total space | 46,647 square meters (502,100 sq ft)[1] |
• Exhibit hall floor | 17,480 square meters (188,200 sq ft)[1] |
Parking | 400 slots[1] |
Website | www |
The SMX Convention Center Manila is a convention center located in Pasay, Philippines. It is the largest private venue in the Philippines for trade events, industry conventions, corporate functions, and international exhibitions. The building is located beside the SM Mall of Asia, and is considered part of the Mall of Asia Complex. It is owned by the company of the same name.
History
Work on the construction of the SMX Convention Center, then known as the MAITRADE Expo and Convention Center began with the groundbreaking ceremony held on March 23, 2006.[2] The cement pouring ceremony was held a few months later on September 21 of the same year.[3]
The SMX Convention Center was opened in November 2007. It was constructed at a cost of ₱1.8 billion.[4]
Facilities
The SMX Convention Center has 4 exhibition halls, 5 function rooms, and 14 meeting rooms, with 21,000 m2 (230,000 sq ft) of leasable space. It is suitable for many events.[5] The function rooms have a total floor area of 7,100 m2 (76,000 sq ft).[6]
Events
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Since its opening in November 2007, the SMX Convention Center Manila has held some of the largest trade events in the country, including CITEM's Manila FAME International, International Food and Beverage Expo, Global Link MP's China Products Exhibition, Manufacturing Technology World Series, and Primetrade Asia's Manila International Book Fair. The ASEAN Tourism Investment Forum 2008 and the 8th International Conference of Asian Clinical Oncology Society were also held in the SMX Convention Center.
SMX Manila is the main venue of Cosplay Mania's series of events since 2010, after their initial tenure at the Megatrade Hall. It is also the venue of Bo Sanchez's Feast Conference since 2012, when it was previously known as the Kerygma Conference.[7]
On November 28 and 29, 2011, the 5th National G12 Conference was held in the SMX. The event used all four exhibit halls and the function rooms on the third floor. With almost 20,000 guests, the event exceeded the typical capacity of the Convention Center of 12,000. The four halls were converted into one huge space.
On November 12, 2017, the Gala Dinner of the 31st ASEAN Summit was held in the SMX.[8]
On March 24 and 25, 2018, ComicCon Asia was held in SMX.
In addition to exhibitions and conventions, the Convention Center it can accommodate other events and concerts. In August 2008 international artist Alicia Keys' As I Am Tour and the grand finale of GMA Network's Pinoy Idol were held at the convention center.
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External links
- SMX Convention Center Manila
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