SMX Convention Center Manila

The SMX Convention Center is located in Pasay, Philippines. It is the largest private venue in the Philippines for trade events, industry conventions, corporate functions, and international exhibitions. The building is located beside the SM Mall of Asia, and is considered part of the Mall of Asia Complex. The SMX is owned by the SM Prime Holdings.

"SMX Convention Center" redirects here. For the events venue chain and company of the same name, see SMX Convention Center (company).
SMX Convention Center Manila
LocationSM Mall of Asia, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
OwnerSMX Convention Center
Built2006–2007
ArchitectArquitectonica
(design consultant)
Jose Siao Ling and Associates
(architect of record)
OpenedNovember 2007
Construction cost
₱1.8 billion
Former names
MAITRADE Expo and Convention Center
Classroom-style seating
11–5,040[1]
Banquet/ballroom12–5,808[1]
Theatre seating
21–10,240[1]
Enclosed space
 • Total space46,647 square meters (502,100 sq ft)[1]
 • Exhibit hall floor17,480 square meters (188,200 sq ft)[1]
Parking400 slots[1]
Website
www.smxconventioncenter.com/smx-manila/

History

Work on the construction of the SMX Convention Center, then known as the MAITRADE Expo and Convention Center began with the groundbreaking ceremony held on March 23, 2006.[2] The cement pouring ceremony was held a few months later on September 21 of the same year.[3]

The SMX Convention Center was opened in November 2007. It was constructed at a cost of ₱1.8 billion .[4]

Facilities

The SMX Convention Center has 4 exhibition halls, 5 function rooms, and 14 meeting rooms, with 21,000 m2 of leasable space. It is suitable for many events.[5] The function rooms have a total floor area of 7,100 m2.[6]

Events

Since its opening in November 2007, the SMX Convention Center has held some of the largest trade events in the country, including CITEM's Manila FAME International, International Food and Beverage Expo, Global Link MP's China Products Exhibition, Manufacturing Technology World Series, and Primetrade Asia's Manila International Book Fair. The ASEAN Tourism Investment Forum 2008 and the 8th International Conference of Asian Clinical Oncology Society were also held in the SMX Convention Center.

On November 28 and 29, 2011, the 5th National G12 Conference was held in the SMX. The event used all four exhibit halls and the function rooms on the third floor. With 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.

On March 24 and 25, 2018, ComicCon Asia was held in SMX.

In addition to exhibitions and conventions, the Convention Centerit can accommodate other events and concerts. In August 2008 international artist Alicia Keys' As I Am Tour, and the grand finale of GMA Network's Pinoy Idol, were held at the convention center.

References
  1. "SMX Manila Brochure" (PDF). SMX Convention Center. May 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  2. "SMIC builds expo center". The Philippine Star. March 31, 2006. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  3. "SM forays into largest private convention, exhibition facility". GMA News. October 4, 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  4. Dela Peña, Zinnia (November 6, 2007). "SMX Convention Center opens at MOA". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  5. "Overview". SMX Convention Center. 30 May 2014.
  6. "Facilities". SMX Convention Center. 30 May 2014.

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