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Wales has a range of venues from historic to state of the art and innovate business and academia.

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Wales for Associations

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Sector strengths: Physical Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics

Information on Wales’ Research Excellence Framework strengths in Physical Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics and the conference ambassadors leading each area.

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Sector strengths: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences

Information on Wales’ Research Excellence Framework strengths in Medicine, Health and Life Sciences and the conference ambassadors leading each area.

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Sector strengths: Social Sciences

Information on Wales’ Research Excellence Framework strengths in Social Sciences and the conference ambassadors leading each area.

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Sector strengths: Arts and Humanities

Information on Wales’ Research Excellence Framework strengths in Arts and Humanities and the conference ambassadors leading each area.

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About our Ambassador Wales Conference Programme

Ambassador Wales - find out more about how to champion Wales as a meeting and events destination.

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Through the eyes of Wales Conference Ambassadors

We spoke to John Jackson about his role as a Creative Industries Ambassador.

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Through the eyes of Wales Conference Ambassadors

We spoke to Allan Trow about their Dark Sky Wales experiences for corporate clients

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Through the eyes of Wales Conference Ambassadors

We spoke to Dr Christine Zarges about bringing the Evostar Conference 2024 to Wales.

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Meet In Wales Ambassador sign up

Ambassador Wales is a network of influential private individuals from fields such as academia, medical and business who, whilst leading in their own professional field, dedicate personal time, energy and enthusiasm to champion Wales as a meeting and events destination. To find out more or become an ambassador sign up here.

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Spotlight on Associations: Academic Venues

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Spotlight on: Aberystwyth University

Discover more about this historic university with a contemporary twist.

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Spotlight on: Bangor University

Bangor University offers undoubtedly one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.

Spotlight on: Cardiff University

Discover more about the centrally located Cardiff University.

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Spotlight on: Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Discover more about the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, an iconic venue in Cardiff.

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Spotlight on: Swansea University

Swansea University offers a beach-front location and is one of the greenest universities in the UK.

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Spotlight on: University of South Wales

Discover more about facilities at University of South Wales for incentives and business requirements.

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Spotlight on: Wrexham University

Discover the facilities at Wrexham University for incentives and business requirements.

Spotlight on Associations: Convention Centre / Conference Venues

Spotlight on: ICC Wales

Discover more about this state-of-the-art conference and exhibition arena, ICC Wales.

South Wales

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Spotlight on: Venue Cymru

Discover more about the purpose-built conference and exhibition arena, Venue Cymru.

North Wales

Spotlight on Associations: Resort Venues, Historical Venues and Hotels

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Spotlight on: Cardiff City Hall

Discover more about the facilities at Cardiff City Hall for incentives and business requirements.

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Spotlight on: The Celtic Manor Resort

Discover more about this versatile venue with excellent transport links, The Celtic Manor Resort.

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Spotlight on: Hilton Cardiff

Hilton Hotel Cardiff is four star graded with 202 bedrooms and capacity for up to 350 delegates

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Spotlight on: The Metropole Hotel and Spa

The Metropole Hotel and Spa is four star graded with 100 bedrooms and capacity for 220 delegates.

Spotlight on: The Parkgate Hotel

Discover more about facilities at The Parkgate Hotel for incentives and business.

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Spotlight on: Vale Resort

Discover more about the facilities at Vale Resort Hotel and Spa for incentives and business requirements.

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Spotlight on Associations: Sporting Stadia and Arena Venues

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Spotlight on: Chepstow Racecourse

Set in 400 acres of parkland, Chepstow Racecourse is great for sizeable indoor and outdoor events.

Spotlight on: Glamorgan Cricket Club

Discover more about facilities at Glamorgan Cricket Club for incentives and business requirements.

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Spotlight on: Principality Stadium

Discover more about this iconic venue in South Wales, Principality Stadium.

Spotlight on : Swansea Buidling Society Arena

Swansea arena for business events

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Spotlight on: Swansea.com Stadium

Swansea.com Stadium a perfect venue to host business events

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Spotlight on: Utilita Arena Cardiff

Discover more about Utilita Arena Cardiff, an indoor exhibition and events venue set in the capital city of Cardiff

Case Studies: Events and Exhibitions

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International tournament at University of South Wales

Take a look at this case study for an international bridge tournament at the University of South Wales.

South Wales

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Case study - Meet In Wales. There's no better indicator of a successful event than repeat business.

West Wales

Case Studies: Meetings and Conferences

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Case Study: RCGP Annual Conference and Exhibition at ICC Wales 2025

Case Study on the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition at ICC Wales 2025

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Case study: HAI 2024 Conference at Swansea University

Find out more about the twelfth International Conference on Human-Agent Interaction in this case study

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International congress at Bangor University

Take a look at this case study for an international conference that took place in Bangor University.

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Case study: 2023 International conference at Swansea University

Find out more about the ISTAS conference in this case study

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The largest criminology gathering outside the US

Cardiff University's school of social sciences held the largest criminology conference outside the USA.

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Case Studies: Summits, Launches and Gala Dinners

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Aston Martin car launch at Fforest, West Wales: luxurious stays, scenic drives, and gourmet dining

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West Wales