IRIB International Conference Center

IRIB International Conference Center or IICC is a large convention center and exhibition complex located in northern Tehran and inside the main campus of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting headquarter in Tehran. The center is one of the prestigious venues for important gatherings, conferences and concerts in Iran. IICC is one of the most advanced convention center in Iran.[3]

IRIB International Conference Center
AddressShahid Chamran Expressway, IRIB complex, Tehran
Iran[1]
Coordinates
OwnerIslamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)
OperatorIRIB
OpenedJune 1995
Construction cost
$550 million
Enclosed space
 • Total space210,000 sq ft (20,000 m2)
 • Exhibit hall floor50,000 sq ft (4,600 m2)
Parkingyes
Public transit accessShahid Sadr Metro Station , Amanieh BRT bus station[2]
Website

History

The design of the complex was done in 1958 during the government of the Shah of Iran, but its construction started many years later. The center was inaugurated in 1995.[3]

Configuration and setting
  • The main hall is named after Khaje Nasir with the capacity of 665 seats. All the seats are equipped with dedicated audio system for live translation and the hall features 5 professional cameras with remote control capability.[3]
  • Other halls are also named after Iranian public figures, poets and litterateurs, including Mowlana Hall, Sheikh Bahaii Hall, Sheikh Mofid Hall.
  • The exclusive parking lot has a capacity of 150 cars in a 5500 m2 area which is dedicated to privileged and VIP visitors.[4]

Highlighted event

Several academic events and scientific conference are held annually in the IICC including the Banking service marketing international conference,[5] and the Military Medicine Congress.[6] International gatherings that host important keynote speakers such as the Iran-Europe banking forum,[7] the Iranian agricultural congress,[8] the World Tourism Day and the International conference on investment opportunities in urban development and the transportation sector[9] are held at the IICC.[10] IICC is also host to Iranian Science and Culture Hall of Fame.

Official website of IICC

References
  1. "IRIB International Conference Center- Tehran". Google map. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  2. "Amanieh bus stop - Tehran". kikojas.com. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  3. "About IRIB Int' conference center". conferencehall.co. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  4. "Exclusive parking - IICC". iicc.ir. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  5. "List of Publication". University of Tehran. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  6. "Tehran to host Military Medicine Congress". Irna.ir. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  7. "Iran, Europe exploring further banking ties in Tehran forum". Tehran Times. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  8. "48 countries to take part in Iranian agricultural congress". Tehran Times. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  9. "Iran to hold intl. confab on investment opportunities in transportation". Press TV. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  10. "'Tourism brings hope, prosperity and understanding'". Tehran Times. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.