This Month we get to know Nansha International Convention & Exhibition Center:

What was your motivation to join ICCA?

The reason why we joining ICCA are as follows:

(1) Profession and global vision

- To get cutting-edge industry information:

As one of the most important organizations for international conferences in the world, ICCA compiles vast international network and industry resources. Joining ICCA can get the latest trends and glance the related research results in the first place, so as to keep NSICEC in line with first hand information.

- To expand global vision:

By participating in ICCA's members activities, we can establish connections with peers from all over the world, understand current industry development and cultural differences between different countries and regions, thereby expanding international vision and enhancing cross-cultural communication capabilities.

(2) Influence and competitiveness

- To promote our position:

ICCA's members include institutions, suppliers, buyers, tourism bureaus, government organizations, etc. related to conferences and destination management. Joining ICCA can enhance the visibility and influence of NSICEC in the industry, which further helps to obtain more business opportunities.

-To enhance competitiveness:

In the context of increasingly fierce competition in the market, joining ICCA can gain more competitive advantages. As the world's top industry association, ICCA can embrace NSICEC with more advantages in expanding cooperative business and applying for government projects.

(3)Global cooperation

-To promote international cooperation: ICCA is committed to promoting the development of the international conference industry. Joining ICCA, we can participate in these activities and expand global cooperation.

-To share successful experience: ICCA members come from all over the world, and they have rich conference planning, execution and management experience. We can share successful experiences and learn advanced practices with other members, thereby enhancing the overall strength of NSICEC.

 

Tell us your story. How NSICEC started?

The Nansha International Convention and Exhibition Center (NSICEC) is located on the east side of the tip of Hengli Island, Pearl Bay, Nansha District, Guangzhou. The total investment of the project is about 3.5 billion yuan. It is a landmark project for the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The construction of NSICEC began in September 2020 and was completed in September 2023. In October 2023, the first international conference, the 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the International Financial Forum (IFF) was held and gained a great success. Later, in 2024, a total of 46 large-scale events were held in NSICEC.

The NSICEC complex is designed with the concept of "Kapok as an opener, big swan as a messenger". It includes three areas: the C&E center, Nansha LN Dongfang hotel, and executive mansions, with a total construction area of 257,000 square meters. The C&E center has 4 floors, with a conference area of 20,000 square meters and an exhibition area of 20,000 square meters. It includes 2 large multifunctional conference halls of 2,800 square meters and 2 large multifunctional conference halls of 2,000 square meters. 41 regular conference rooms, 1 foyer of 4,000 square meters, 5 standard exhibition halls, 1 central kitchen of 2,400 square meters and 1,100+ parking spaces can also provide effective services.

 

What sets NSICEC apart?

First of all, we have ideal location. NSICEC is located in Nansha, the geographical center of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It is the "heart of the exhibition" in the Greater Bay Area. It takes half an hour to reach Guangzhou and Shenzhen city, and one hour to reach Hong Kong and Macao. The nearest subway line is Guangzhou Metro Line 18, which is the fastest subway line in the country (160 kilometers per hour). The airport, high-speed rail station, and high-speed expressway form a solid transportation network to reach NSICEC. Therefore, participants and exhibitors can easily get to the venue.

Secondly, we have complete facilities. For hardware, we are one of the newest venues in the Greater Bay Area, equipped with 3 kitchens, simultaneous interpretation facilities etc., which can give our customer an ultimate experience. In terms of our team, we introduced Beijing Capital Group Exhibitions & Events to entrust our management. The operation team has undergone rigorous training and assessment, which can ensure the implementation of national and international C&E services.

Finally, we embrace perferential policy. Nansha gain a high position in China, as the State Council has issued a "Nansha Plan" to support the development of it. The government has established Nansha's "Double 15" tax incentives and other policies to support exhibition industry’s development. Nansha also has many advantageous industries, such as chips and integrated circuits, low-altitude economy, marine ships, biomedicine, high-end equipment, unmanned driving, finance, etc.. These vigorous industrys brings lots of opportunities for expanding new exhibition projects. Furthermore, we are backed by Nansha Development and Construction Group, the largest state-owned enterprise in Nansha. We not only provide venue services for the organizers, but also connect the organizers with local industry resources and enable the development of exhibition projects.

 

What can we expect to see from NSICEC in the future? 

We shoulder the corporate mission of "Serving Nansha and connecting the world". Our vision is to "Become an excellent C&E ecological operator in GBA" and continue to expand the upstream and downstream business in C&E. In the process of development, we will always adhere to the value of "unity, pragmatism, learning, innovation, openness and win-win", and grow together with our customers, employees and partners.

Our brand slogan is "Your venue is the home court of the Bay Area". It not only conveys our location, which is in the center of GBA, but also show our determination to help our customers make full use of GBA resources to be their strong backing, allowing them to hold activities at NSICEC with a sense of home atmosphere.