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We're on the shortlist 🎉 ICC Wales has been named a finalist for Venue of the Year (More Than 20,000sqm) at the AEV Excellence Awards 2026, one of the most respected accolades in the UK events and exhibitions industry. To be shortlisted alongside some of the world's leading venues is a real honour, and a brilliant reflection of everything our team works so hard to deliver every single day. The winners will be announced on 12th June, keep your fingers crossed for us 🤞 Thank you to everyone who has supported ICC Wales and continues to choose us for their most important events. AEV Association of Event Venues Ltd #ICCWales #AEOAwards2026 #VenueOfTheYear #EventIndustry #WelshEvents #Shortlisted #Proud

Wales is coming to Frankfurt 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Our very own Chloe Turner will be at IMEX Frankfurt next week and she'd love to meet you for a coffee and a chat ☕ If you're attending, this is your chance to find out what makes ICC Wales one of Europe's most exciting destinations for business events - from our world-class facilities and delegate experience, to the fresh insights coming out of our Access All Areas research. Don't just take our word for it - come and hear it from Chloe herself. 💬 Connect with Chloe on the platform: https://loom.ly/LTRzzJM #ICCWales #IMEXFrankfurt #BusinessEvents #MICE #MeetingsIndustry #ConventionCentre #EventProfs #AccessAllAreas

Bronze never looked so good 🥉 ICC Wales has been named a Bronze winner in the Convention Centre category at the Eventex Awards 2026, the world's #1 awards for events and experiential marketing. Since 2009, Eventex has been the global benchmark for excellence in events, drawing 1,200+ entries from over 60 countries every year. To be recognised at that level, competing against event professionals, businesses and venues from across the globe, means everything. This is for our team, the people who show up every day and make the extraordinary look effortless. And for our clients, who trust us to bring their biggest moments to life. Onward and upward 🏆 #ICCWales #EventexAwards2026 #ConventionCentre #EventIndustry #WelshEvents #AwardWinning

What an incredible day of celebration and recognition at the Wales Director of the Year Awards 2026! Today, directors and business leaders from across Wales gathered at ICC Wales to honour exemplary leadership, innovation, resilience and impact across sectors. These awards shine a spotlight on the individuals whose vision, strategic decision-making and commitment to responsible leadership are shaping a brighter future for Welsh business and communities. And this years winners are… 🏆 Public & Third Sector - Cherrie Bija, CEO, Faith in Families 🌱 Sustainability - Liam Evans-Ford FRWCMD, CEO, THEATR CLWYD TRUST 🤝 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Sharon James Evans, Principal, Cardiff and Vale College 🛠️ Skills Development - Simon Pritchard, CEO, Philtronics 💡 Innovation - Prof. Pete Burnap, Director, Cyber Innovation Hub 🚀 Start‑Up - Victoria Hall, Co‑Founder & Director, Impact Lawyers 🏆 Small Business - Dave Matthews, Managing Director, NuStaff Recruitment 📈 Medium–Large Business - Rachael Flanagan, Founder & CEO, Mrs Buckét Cleaning Services 🌍 International - Simon Goodson, CEO, AerFin 🪑Non‑Executive Director - Marian Evans BEM, Chair & Non‑Executive Director, Monmouthshire Building Society 🌟 Chairs Award - Simon Gibson CBE DL Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists, each one representing exceptional leadership and the very best of Welsh business. Your achievements are helping to drive economic growth, champion inclusion, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Wales. Thank you to everyone who nominated, attended and supported this year’s awards, we can’t wait to see what you do next! #IoDWales #DirectorOfTheYear #Leadership #BusinessExcellence #Wales

👩🍳 5 DAYS TO GO! 👩🍳 The countdown is on for the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026, coming to Newport, Wales from 16–19 May. Come and support your national teams as they go head-to-head in world-class culinary competitions, showcasing the very best talent, creativity, and precision from across the globe. This is your chance to cheer on your country and witness some of the top culinary skills in the world on full display. Alongside the competition action, explore the Expo and discover: 🏴 The very best food & drink from Wales 🍽 Innovative exhibitors and culinary trends 🔥 Live demonstrations and immersive experiences 🤝 Opportunities to connect with the global hospitality community A must-see event for chefs, food lovers, and anyone passionate about culinary excellence. 🎟 Register FREE for the Expo & competition area here: https://lnkd.in/etz86urg #WorldchefsCongress2026 #WorldchefsExpo2026 #NewportWales #SupportYourTeam #CulinaryCompetition #FoodAndDrinkWales #Chefs #Hospitality ICC Wales Worldchefs - World Association of Chefs' Societies Meet In Wales British Culinary Federation

Delighted to be resharing this fantastic event coming to ICC Wales in June. The National Associations Dialogue by Governology brings together CEOs, Chairs and senior leaders from national membership organisations for two days of meaningful discussion, shared challenges and fresh thinking. From governance and strategic planning to member value and financial resilience, the programme is packed with insight for anyone leading a national association. Looking forward to welcoming so many sector leaders to Wales. 📅 3–4 June 2026 📍 ICC Wales 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/e9RW-3eN #ICCWales #NationalAssocDialogue #Associations #MeetInWales #Networking

At the ABPCO Festival of Learning, our Head of Sales, Amy Phillips, was part of the Access for Everyone panel, exploring a simple but important question: Are we truly designing events for everyone? She was joined by fellow panellists: Andy Williamson, Welcome Brain Saira Price, BCD Events Lesley Whyte, The Business of Events From neuro‑inclusion to simple, no‑cost changes, one message was clear: accessibility isn’t about intent - it’s about action. We’ve captured the key insights and practical takeaways in our latest article. ⬇️ Read more below #ICCWales #ABPCO #AccessForEveryone #AccessAllAreas #EventProfs #InclusiveEvents #EventPlanning #BusinessEvents #EventIndustry

Small meetings, big ideas at ICC Wales 💡 Host your next team session at ICC Wales with our all inclusive Day Delegate Package: 🍴 Lunch & refreshments included 🖥️ Presentation screen ✨ Modern boardroom hire 🚗 Free on-site parking 🔇 Access to our Quiet Room From just £45 (+VAT) per person, per day. 🤝 Book your next team meeting today: https://loom.ly/uW2lLN0 *Boardrooms only, minimum numbers 10, maximum numbers 25. #ICCWales #MeetInWales #BusinessEvents #CorporateMeetings #TeamMeeting #BoardroomHire #TeamCollaboration #MeetingPackages #DelegatePackages #NewportWales #SouthWalesBusiness

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🌎 Today we're proudly marking Global Meetings Industry Day 2026 - and this year's theme couldn't feel more relevant to everything we do at ICC Wales. Business Events and Exhibitions: The Human Catalyst for Global Growth. It's a theme that sits at the very heart of our purpose. Because here at ICC Wales, we know that business events are about so much more than filling a room. They're about: 💡 The ideas that emerge from a conversation between two strangers 🤝 The partnerships formed over a coffee break ✅ The decisions made 🚀 The innovations sparked 🌍 The communities strengthened Because people chose to come together in person. As one of the UK's leading convention centres, we're privileged to play our part in that story every single day. Whether we're hosting an international medical congress, a national association conference or a major corporate gathering, every event that takes place at our venue contributes to something bigger - to the growth of industries, the advancement of knowledge and the economic vitality of Wales and beyond. Today, alongside the global events community, we're proud to stand up and say: what we do matters. The meetings and events sector is a powerhouse - and we're only just getting started 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁥󠁳󠁿 #GMID2026 #GlobalMeetingsIndustryDay #ICCWales #BusinessEvents #MICE #ConventionCentre #HumanCatalyst #EventsIndustry #MeetInWales