Smx convention center
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The SMX Convention Center is the largest private venue in the Philippines
for trade events, industry conventions
, corporate functions, and international exhibition
s. Its building is located in Pasay City
, right beside the Mall of Asia (the fourth largest shopping mall in the world), and is considered an important part of the Mall of Asia Complex (a 60-hectare business and leisure park). The SMX is owned by the SM Group of SM Prime Holdings
.
in the Function Rooms.
Since its opening last November 2007, SMX has successfully handled some of the largest trade events in the country, like CITEM's Manila FAME International, International Food and Beverage Expo, Global Link MP'stiting galit China Products Exhibition, and Manufacturing Technology World Series, and Primetrade Asia's Manila International Book Fair. The ASEAN Tourism Investment Forum 2008, the 8th International Conference of Asian Clinical Oncology Society, and just recently, the 5th National G12 Conference were also held in the SMX Convention Center.
Medical groups in the country such as the Philippine Dental Association, Philippine Dermatological Society and the Philippine College of Physicians
, as well as event management firms and production groups have made the Convention Center their “New Home.” Local industry associations have quipped that they are more confident to bid for international gatherings now that the Philippines has the SMX Convention Center, a world-class facility at par with rival venues anywhere in Asia. More than the structure, which was designed by Miami-based firm Arquitectonica, SMX boasts of the extraordinary service from highly-trained professional staff. Furthermore, its close proximity to the Mall of Asia, international airport, key seaports, first-class hotels and major commercial districts ensures the convenience of all delegates.
The purpose-built design of the SMX Convention Center not only makes it adaptable for all kinds of exhibitions and conventions, it also allows the venue to accommodate major events and even concerts.
In August 2008, international musician Alicia Keys
' As I Am Tour
, and the grand finale of GMA Network
's Pinoy Idol
, were held in SMX. An estimated 12,000 and 7,000 people attended the aforementioned events, respectively.
This November 28-29, 2011, the 5th National G12 Conference was held in the SMX. The event used up all four Exhibit Halls and also the Function Rooms on the Third floor. Occupying almost 20,000 guests, the event exceeded the typical capacity of the Convention Center of 12,000. The four Halls were converted into one huge space, the Hall 1 into a concert stage, and the rest of the Halls filled with seats divided into 4 rows, from Hall 3 to Hall 4. The Function Rooms were also converted, but the seats were facing the LED displays placed into the walls, cinema-style.
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Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
for trade events, industry conventions
Convention (meeting)
A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom...
, corporate functions, and international exhibition
Exhibition
An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within museums, galleries and exhibition halls, and World's Fairs...
s. Its building is located in Pasay City
Pasay City
The City of Pasay is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the north by the country's capital, Manila, to the northeast by Makati City, to the east by Taguig City, and Parañaque City to the south.Pasay City was one of the original four...
, right beside the Mall of Asia (the fourth largest shopping mall in the world), and is considered an important part of the Mall of Asia Complex (a 60-hectare business and leisure park). The SMX is owned by the SM Group of SM Prime Holdings
SM Prime Holdings
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. or SM Prime is the parent company of the SM Group's shopping malls. It is the largest shopping mall and retail operator in the Philippines...
.
Description
The SMX Convention Center consists of four Exhibit Halls with a total floor area of 9,130 square meters. With the ceiling clearance of nine meters and a floor load capacity of 250 pounds per square foot, the halls are strategically designed to accommodate multi-level booths and heavy machinery. The Function Rooms on the Third Level, which can seat anywhere from 500 to 7,000 guests, are adaptable to any setup that an event may require. The twelve Meeting Rooms are intended for board meetings, seminars and even break-out rooms for plenariesPlenary session
Plenary session is a term often used in conferences to define the part of the conference when all members of all parties are to attend.These sessions may contain a broad range of content from keynotes to panel discussions and are not necessarily related to a specific style of delivery.The term has...
in the Function Rooms.
Since its opening last November 2007, SMX has successfully handled some of the largest trade events in the country, like CITEM's Manila FAME International, International Food and Beverage Expo, Global Link MP'stiting galit China Products Exhibition, and Manufacturing Technology World Series, and Primetrade Asia's Manila International Book Fair. The ASEAN Tourism Investment Forum 2008, the 8th International Conference of Asian Clinical Oncology Society, and just recently, the 5th National G12 Conference were also held in the SMX Convention Center.
Medical groups in the country such as the Philippine Dental Association, Philippine Dermatological Society and the Philippine College of Physicians
Philippine College of Physicians
The Philippine College of Physicians is an umbrella organization, formed in 1952, of internists in the Philippines. It was founded by Dr. Gonzalo F...
, as well as event management firms and production groups have made the Convention Center their “New Home.” Local industry associations have quipped that they are more confident to bid for international gatherings now that the Philippines has the SMX Convention Center, a world-class facility at par with rival venues anywhere in Asia. More than the structure, which was designed by Miami-based firm Arquitectonica, SMX boasts of the extraordinary service from highly-trained professional staff. Furthermore, its close proximity to the Mall of Asia, international airport, key seaports, first-class hotels and major commercial districts ensures the convenience of all delegates.
The purpose-built design of the SMX Convention Center not only makes it adaptable for all kinds of exhibitions and conventions, it also allows the venue to accommodate major events and even concerts.
In August 2008, international musician Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
' As I Am Tour
As I Am Tour
The As I Am Tour was the third worldwide concert tour by American singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, in support of her third studio album, As I Am.-Opening acts:* Jordin Sparks * Ne-Yo...
, and the grand finale of GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
's Pinoy Idol
Pinoy Idol
Pinoy Idol was a Philippine interactive reality-based singing competition created and developed by FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment which aired on GMA Network...
, were held in SMX. An estimated 12,000 and 7,000 people attended the aforementioned events, respectively.
This November 28-29, 2011, the 5th National G12 Conference was held in the SMX. The event used up all four Exhibit Halls and also the Function Rooms on the Third floor. Occupying almost 20,000 guests, the event exceeded the typical capacity of the Convention Center of 12,000. The four Halls were converted into one huge space, the Hall 1 into a concert stage, and the rest of the Halls filled with seats divided into 4 rows, from Hall 3 to Hall 4. The Function Rooms were also converted, but the seats were facing the LED displays placed into the walls, cinema-style.
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