This Month we get to know better Changsha North Star International Convention Center
What was your motivation to join ICCA?
Changsha North Star International Convention Center is located in the downtown area of Changsha, which is an ideal venue for large and medium-sized conferences. Since its opening in 2021, we have successfully served and guaranteed a number of major conferences and events at home and abroad, and our services and reception capability have been fully recognized and praised by the industry.
As the first convention center in Changsha to apply for joining ICCA, Changsha North Star International Convention Center, adhering to "the Beijing service first-class standard", intends to introduce global advanced convention and exhibition concepts into Changsha and add strong impetus to the development of Changsha's convention and exhibition industry. At the same time, it will play a leading role in the convention and exhibition economy, promote the upgrading of consumption in Changsha, strengthen the cooperation and exchange between cities and enterprises, and promote the rapid and sustainable healthy development of the regional economy.
Changsha North Star International Convention Center hopes to actively participate in ICCA's annual meeting and other member activities, continuously accumulate experience in bidding for international conferences, and strive for more high-end activities of ICCA to settle in Changsha. Promote the exchange and interaction between the venue and ICCA and other member organizations to achieve win-win situation and provide ICCA with the chances to show its image and expand its influence.
Tell us your story. How did Changsha North Star International Convention Center get started?
Founded in 2021, Capital Exhibition Group was established together with four strategic investors, namely Beijing Tourism Group, Shougang Construction Investment, Jingdong Technology and GL Events. Sailing with the Asian Games, thriving with the Olympics. Through APEC, G20, BRICS, SCO Summit and "One Belt, One Road", from hosting high-end business meetings to serving major national events, from creating "Beijing Speed" to "China Service", from holding its own self-operated venues to expanding its branding business, from publishing industry reports to setting national standards. From publishing industry reports to formulating national standards, Capital Exhibition Group has always been a leader in the exhibition industry, a participant in major affairs at home and abroad, and a preferred partner of the government for large-scale conference services. At present, Capital Exhibition Group manages its own venues of more than 1 million square meters and owns 20 various convention and exhibition projects. The area of entrusted venues is nearly 4 million square meters, and it owns 21 venues in China. Changsha North Star International Convention Center is the first self-owned venue outside Beijing.
Changsha North Star International Convention Center broke ground in 2016 and was designed by Atkins. The design theme draws on the concept of "stage" and the idea of the three-dimensional development of the Beichen Delta, highlighting the fact that this is a stage to present to the world and a platform to communicate with the world! The convention center prologue consists of triangular folded edges forming the main wall, with a staggered composition and rich hierarchy, reflecting the Hunan theme of "Hundred Barges Strive for Flows, Oar First; Thousand Sails Race for Flight, Courageous Victory". It echoes with the supporting Hotel, forming a unique convention and exhibition complex on the north bank of Xiangjiang River.
Changsha North Star International Convention Center officially opened on September 1, 2021, and since its opening, it has hosted more than 300 conferences and events, including the 24th Annual Meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology, the World Computing Conference in 2022, the Asia-Pacific Forum on Green and Low Carbon Development in 2021 and 2022, and the China City Night-Economy Development forum in 2021 and 2022, which has realized the goal of "building a convention and exhibition highland in central China and constructing a famous national convention and exhibition city" in Changsha. This will fulfill Changsha's goal of "creating a convention and exhibition highland in central China and building a famous national convention and exhibition city", and will not only enhance the reception service capacity of Changsha, but also introduce high-end business and commercial travelers. It is of strategic significance to show the comprehensive charm of Changsha as a conference destination city, to promote the accelerated development of the city in the integration of conferences, exhibitions and festivals, and to continue to build the "conference capital of central China" and the "conference and exhibition capital of central China".
What sets Changsha North Star International Convention Center apart?
The predecessor of Capital Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd. is North Star Exhibition Group. Sailing with the Asian Games, thriving with the Olympics. After years of development, Capital Exhibition Group has formed four business sectors, namely, organizing and undertaking exhibition activities, operating and managing large-scale exhibition venues, providing services and guarantee for high-end governmental and business meetings, and researching and consulting on the exhibition industry, and it has gradually developed into an influential brand enterprise in the exhibition industry in China. At present, Capital Exhibition Group manages venues with an area of more than 1 million square meters, and owns 20 exhibition projects of various types. It is entrusted to manage 21 venues with an area of nearly 4 million square meters.
Since its opening in 2021, Changsha North Star International Convention Center has successfully served more than 300 meetings and events of various types, such as the 24th Annual Meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology, the World Computing Conference in 2022, the Asia-Pacific Forum on Green and Low Carbon Development in 2021 and 2022, and the China City Night-Economy Development forum in 2021 and 2022, and has been highly evaluated and widely acclaimed by all sectors of the society.
Changsha North Star International Convention Center is located in the heart of the Beichen Delta where the Xiangjiang River meets the Liuyang River, adjacent to the national 4A scenic spot Riverside Cultural Park, which is the center of Changsha's natural and humanistic landscapes. The multi-dimensional transportation network is convenient, close to Metro Line 1, 29.7km from the Huanghua International Airport and 17.9km from the Changshanan High-speed Railway Station.
Changsha North Star International Convention Center has 3 pillarless multifunctional halls with a maximum area of 3,570 square meters, as well as 1 exhibition hall and 20 meeting rooms, which can meet the needs of different specifications of business meetings and banquets, and provide guests with diversified and creative event scenarios.
The North Star International Hotel, which is connected to the Convention Center, is not only a representative of high-end hotels in Changsha, but also has a unique and charming landscape. Nearly 60% of the guest rooms face the Xiangjiang River, offering a breathtaking view of the confluence of the river and the Liuyang River, and at night you can enjoy the light show on both sides. InterContinental Changsha is a five-minute walk from the Convention Center. Both hotels provide accommodation and catering services for events held at the Convention Center.
North Star Delta Joy City is a fashionable and trendy gathering place around the Convention Center that integrates shopping, entertainment and food. There are more than 200 shops here, nearly half of which are the first stores, flagship stores and concept stores in Central China, which can meet the needs of different customer groups.