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The International Exhibition Centre for business events on Kyiv’s Left Bank
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The International Exhibition Centre on Kyiv’s Left Bank specialises in exhibitions, forums, congresses and presentations. Its format lets businesses combine product displays, equipment demonstrations and a business programme in one complex.
The IEC is worth considering for events that need exhibition space, separate areas for negotiations and conferences, and well-planned logistics for participants and contractors.
Space for exhibitions and business meetings
The complex comprises four pavilions. The total area of the exhibition halls is more than 38,000 square metres. Besides the exhibition spaces, there are conference halls and meeting rooms.
For an organiser, this makes it possible to build a programme around several interconnected formats: presenting products on stands, holding an industry discussion and arranging meetings with potential partners. Floor space, hall configuration and technical equipment are chosen for the specific event.
What the IEC’s spaces look like
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A short history of the IEC
The International Exhibition Centre opened in October 2002. One of its first events was the international industrial forum “Production and Protection — 2002”. From the outset the complex developed as a specialised venue for the exhibition industry and large events.
Over time the IEC hosted international forums, the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in 2013 and Eurovision 2017. For business organisers this experience matters above all as an example of how the complex handles different uses of its pavilions: from a professional exhibition to a large conference or stage programme.
- 2002Opening, “Production and Protection — 2002” forum
- 2013OSCE Ministerial Council meeting
- 2017Eurovision 2017
Location and logistics
The IEC is located at 15 Brovarskyi Avenue, Kyiv, near Livoberezhna metro station. This is a convenient landmark for guests planning a route by public transport.
The complex has access roads and vehicle entrances for delivering large exhibits to the pavilions. If the event involves building stands or demonstrating machinery, the schedule for arrival, unloading and contractors’ work should be agreed in advance.
Invitations should state not only the address but also the specific pavilion and entrance.
Which business events the IEC suits
Trade and international exhibitions
A format for companies presenting products, equipment or technologies to a professional audience and planning meetings with buyers, dealers and partners.
Forums and congresses with an exhibition
Combining conference halls with exhibition spaces lets talks and discussions be complemented by demonstrations of participants’ solutions.
Presentations and equipment demonstrations
The pavilions can be considered for events with large exhibits. Dimensions, weight, required connections and installation requirements must be agreed with the technical team in advance.
Partner conferences and corporate events
The conference spaces make it possible to hold a separate business programme without renting the whole complex. The specific hall is chosen by the number of participants, seating, and needs for sound, presentation equipment and interpreting.
The IEC’s owner and the ARS Capital holding
The owner of the International Exhibition Centre Maksym Krippa has included this asset in the ARS Capital holding’s business ecosystem. The exhibition complex represents the commercial real estate segment alongside the entrepreneur’s other assets.
Questions of rental, technical preparation and running events are handled by the IEC team. Enquiries about space availability and commercial offers should be addressed to the complex’s relevant departments.
How to organise an event at the IEC
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Start with a short description of the event. State its purpose, preferred dates, number of participants, programme format and approximate floor area. For an exhibition, add stand and exhibit parameters; for a conference, specify the seating, number of speakers and the need for separate meeting rooms.
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The next step is to agree with the IEC team the floor plan, set-up and dismantling times, technical connections, contractors’ work and guest services. Ask for a full cost estimate with a list of included services and possible extra costs.
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If you plan to take part in an exhibition that has already been announced, contact the organiser of that event. Renting the venue for your own event and booking a stand at an exhibition involve different terms and contacts.
Safety and date confirmation
Whether an event can be held on the chosen date must be confirmed with the IEC team, taking the current security situation into account. Before signing the contract, check the available shelters and their capacity for your number of participants, the routes to them, the procedure for pausing the programme, and the terms for postponing or cancelling the event.
The IEC urges visitors and staff to move to shelters during an air raid alert, follow staff instructions and stay there until the official all-clear. Current announcements and calendar updates are published on the IEC’s official website.
Contacts for organising an event
Address: 15 Brovarskyi Avenue, Kyiv.
Contacts for the relevant departments and the organisers of the complex’s own exhibitions are listed on the “IEC Contacts”.
Send the team a description of your upcoming event to receive an offer on space, technical support and terms.
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