Having undergone a dramatic transformation
in recent years, Birmingham welcomes visitors
with more pride than ever before. Vibrant and
cosmopolitan, you will discover everything you
could ever want of a city: world-class culture,
scintillating shopping, bubbling nightlife, great
cuisine and rich heritage. A city of so many
choices, Birmingham confidently embraces its
status as Europe’s meeting place.
Built upon the ingenuity of its industrial forefathers, Birmingham remains a forum for a dynamic fusion of ideas from around the world. Always outward looking, it continually brings together the world’s leading players. With the NEC Group, the city’s main conference facilities are superlative, and Birmingham has proven its ability to deliver world class events.
Travelling to and from an event is an important part of the overall experience. The NEC, at the heart of the UK transport network offers excellent access by road, rail and air.
Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M6, M1, M40 and M42. The NEC has its own on-site car parks.
The venue is served by Birmingham International station, connected by a covered bridgelink. London is only 90 minutes away and trains also run direct to many regional towns and cities.
More than 20 international airlines serve Birmingham International Airport, which is conveniently situated a few minutes from The NEC.
Birmingham welcomes more than 24 million visitors every year and Birmingham hotels ensure that every guest receives the warmest of welcomes. Birmingham city centre has nearly 7,000 hotel bed spaces ranging from award-winning five star hotels to the best value budget accommodation. And within an hour of the NEC a further 75,000 hotel bed spaces are available at hotels and other types of accommodation.