The International Exhibition and Convention Centre EXPO Kraków is an exhibition and convention centre located in Kraków, Poland. It is the largest multi-purpose facility in the south of the country. It is owned and operated by Targi w Krakowie. It was opened on 14 May 2014. EXPO Kraków is designed to accommodate trade fairs, congresses, concerts, banquets, product presentations, theatre performances, fashion shows and sports events. The building has a total usable surface area of 13,000 square metres (140,000 sq ft) including two 12-metre (39 ft) high halls with a total capacity of 9,000 square metres (97,000 sq ft) and 12 module conference rooms.[1][2]

EXPO Kraków
EXPO Kraków
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General information
LocationKraków, Poland
AddressGalicyjska 9 Street
Coordinates50°03′34.02″N 20°00′34.32″E / 50.0594500°N 20.0095333°E / 50.0594500; 20.0095333
Opened14 May 2014
OwnerTargi w Krakowie
Technical details
Floor area13 000 m2
Website
http://expokrakow.com/

Facilities

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The International Exhibition and Convention Centre EXPO Kraków has an area of 7.2 hectares (18 acres). The total usable surface area of 13,000 square metres (140,000 sq ft) includes:[3]

  • Two exhibition halls with a total capacity of 9,000 square metres (97,000 sq ft) (Wisla hall – 5,000 square metres [54,000 sq ft], Dunaj hall – 4,000 square metres [43,000 sq ft]) and a load bearing capacity of 40 kPA
  • 12 air-conditioned module conference rooms
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Lobby
  • Restaurant

EXPO Kraków is also the headquarters of Targi w Krakowie. The parking lot in front of the building can accommodate more than 700 cars.

Events

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Many events have been organised at EXPO Kraków. Among those organised by Targi w Krakowie are:[4]

  • International Dental Trade Fair in Kraków
  • MOTO SHOW Kraków
  • Trade Fair of Mobile Solutions and Technologies Mobile-IT
  • International Trade Fair of Industrial Insulation
  • Winter Tourism Trade Fair
  • Skiing Stations and Winter Resorts Equipment
  • International Sheet Metal Working, Joining and Coating Fair
  • International Trade Fair of Machine Tools, Tools, Devices and Equipment for Material Processing
  • International Book Fair in Kraków
  • International Trade Fair of Hotel and Catering Equipment
  • Food and Drinks for Catering Trade Fair
  • International Wine Trade Fair in Kraków

References

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  1. ^ "EXPO Krakow". EIBTM. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  2. ^ Poland Convention Bureau (3 July 2014). "The Polish meetings industry has a potential". China Daily. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Poland – International Exhibition and Convention Centre EXPO Krakow – Opening in 2014". The MICE Agency. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  4. ^ "Events". EXPO Kraków. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
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