THESSALONIKI, a congress City:
In Marketing "the medium is the message "In Congress Marketing
"the city is the message".
Any congress held in Thessaloniki is enriched by the prestige and importance
of the city itself, an internationally - acknowledged congress metropolis.
CONGRESSES in the center of the city:
Conveniently situated at the center of the city, the HELEXPO's complex
of congress facilities offers delegates an integral network of services.
Thus, valuable time can be spent on enjoying sights and attractions of
Thessaloniki.
HELEXPO, recognized by the International Congress Industry:
The 60-year experience, together with the professional expertise of the staff
and modern technical equipment, render HELEXPO a major professional congress
organizer in Greece of international
reputation.
HELEXPO is a member of the following international associations:
- European Federation of Conference Towns - E.F.C.T,
- International Congress and Convention Association -I.C.C.A.
- International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus - I.A.C.V.B.
Take advantage of HELEXPO's know-how:
Hundreds of international, national, regional and local congresses are
organized, supported or accommodated every year by HELEXPO's Congress Center in
Thessaloniki with a long professional
experience that:
- guarantees the success of each event and
- confirms your trust in HELEXPO
HELEXPO International Congress Center:
HELEXPO owns facilities of international specifications consisting of two
Congress Centers:
- the Congress Center "NICHOLAOS GERMANOS"
- the Congress Center "IOANNIS VELLIDIS"
- Both Centers:
- are independent and self-sufficient
- complement each other
- provide top professional congress services
Congress Center "NICHOLAOS GERMANOS":
This Congress Center comprises 4 halls accommodating up to 720 delegates and
is located at the center of HELEXPO's exhibition grounds, as an independent part
of 6,000 sq.m. building complex.
The latest audio-visual equipment, overhead and video projectors, microphone
and recording systems, telephones, fax, photocopiers, panel facilities, booths
for simultaneous interpretation in up to 8 languages, all ensure the smooth
completion of your event.
The following facilities and equipment are also available:
Reception and registration areas for delegates, offices for congress
secretariat, VIP lounge, press center, restaurant and reception halls.
All areas of the Congress Center are fully air-conditioned for the comfort of
delegates.
In this modern, friendly and accessible venue you can organize: congresses,
conferences, symposiums, seminars, lectures, press conferences, product
presentations and public relations events.
HELEXPO's professional staff will come to your assistance whenever needed.
Congress Center "IOANNIS VELLIDIS"
A new, state-of-the-art, imposing building of 12,800 sq.m. in the center of
the city, joining East with West Thessaloniki, is located:
- next to the Archaeological and Byzantine Museums
- close to the city's waterfront and its White Tower
- a five minute walk from the shopping center
Most of the city's hotels, banks, shops, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and
other entertainment areas can be found within a two kilometre distance.
Another asset of this Congress Center is its easy access to the airport, the
port and the beaches of Halkidiki.
The city has an excellent public transportation system.
The Congress Center "IOANNIS VELLIDIS":
- is distinguished for being functional and comfortable
- can accommodate up to 2,400 delegates
- comprises 5 halls, reception areas and facilities
- all facilities are fully air-contitioned
- is fully-equipped with audio-visual systems PHILIPS
- offers simultaneous interpretation facilities for up to 11 languages
- can host up to 3 independent events at the same time
Receptions for up to 1,000 people can be held on the Center's roof garden
while the basement car park can accommodate 430 cars.
The Center is daily open, offering spacious and functional halls to
accommodate the city's largest events, such as: congresses, conferences,
symposiums, seminars, lectures, press conferences, product presentations,
receptions, banquets, classical and modern music concerts, theatre performances,
festivals, art shows etc.
HELEXPO's specially trained staff in today's congress organizing, guarantees
the success of your event.
Exhibition areas:
Both Congress Centers are located within the HELEXPO International Exhibition
site, offering the possibility to organize exhibitions complementing congresses.
With a total of 65,000 sq.m. exhibition areas, HELEXPO's 17 exhibition halls
are equipped with air-conditioning, special lighting, safety systems,
telephones, restaurants, snack bars, technical support systems as well as water
and electricity supply.
All available for you to use