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Discover Wales for association events

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

Wales for Associations

Inside the main foyer area of the ICC Wales.

This is brilliance. This is ICC Wales

Discover the International Convention Centre Wales located in Newport which opened in 2019.

Tim Peake speaking at the UK Space Agency Conference

The space sector in Wales is growing

The UK Space Conference is the first major international event to be held at ICC Wales.

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Spotlight on: Wales' key industry sectors

Learn more about the eight key industry sectors that Wales focuses on and excels in.

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Spotlight on: Academic Venues Wales

Wales' Universities and sector strengths for meetings

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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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A world class stadium for business events

Discover more about the facilities at Principality Stadium for incentives and business requirements.

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Meet In Wales is the Welsh Government's Business Events team for Wales.

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Spotlight on Associations: Convention Centre / Conference Venue

Spotlight on: ICC Wales

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

South Wales

The shoreline of a beach resort lined with hotels with cliff tops beyond.

Spotlight on: Venue Cymru

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

North Wales

Spotlight on Associations: Academic Venues

Spotlight on: Wrexham Glyndŵr University

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

The council chamber witha head statue of a man low chandelier lights over a log table with fireplace at the end.

Spotlight on: Bangor University

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

External view of a university building with students walking down the steps.

Spotlight on: Aberystwyth University

Discover more about this historic university with a contemporary twist.

Swansea University buildings with sea and sand.

Spotlight on: Swansea University

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

A large theatre style meeting venue, looking out at a stage and display screen.

Spotlight on: University of South Wales

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

Spotlight on: Cardiff University

Discover more about the centrally located Cardiff University.

Exterior of a music and drama college at night lit up with colourful lights.

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.

Spotlight on Associations: Resort Venues, Historical Venues and Hotels

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Spotlight on: The Celtic Manor Resort

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

South Wales

An aerial shot of a grand hotel and its golf couirse.

Spotlight on: Vale Resort

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

Exterior shot of Cardiff City Hall with clock tower, and fountains.

Spotlight on: Cardiff City Hall

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

Front view of a large, green painted hotel.

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.

Spotlight on Associations: Sporting Stadia and Arena Venues

Principality Stadium which is reflected in the river with a jogger running by.

Spotlight on: Principality Stadium

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

Ground view overlooking the hospitality boxes stand seats and green pitch.

Spotlight on: Swansea.com Stadium

Swansea.com Stadium a perfect venue to host business events

Spotlight on: Glamorgan Cricket Club

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

A racecourse surrounded by flowers, a seating area and hospitality boxes.

Spotlight on: Chepstow Racecourse

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

Spotlight on : Swansea Arena

Swansea arena for business events

Aerial view of an arena lit up at night time.

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: Meetings and Conferences

Aspects of Main Arts Building Bangor University with stone walls tiled cream floor and head statue of man in the forefront.

International congress at Bangor University

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

North Wales

Inside the Wales Millennium Centre theatre delegates watching speaker on stage.

Life Sciences conferences Cardiff

The Life Sciences Hub, Cardiff, was the venue of choice for the gene therapy conference.

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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International conference at Cardiff City Hall

Take a look at this case study for The Royal Society of Chemistry Separation Science Group with the Royal Flemish Chemical Society at Cardiff City Hall.

Aerial shot of a university with views across the bay.

Business officers conference at Swansea University

Take a look at this case study for College and University Business Officers Summer Conference at Swansea University.

Case Studies: Events and Exhibitions

Newport city footbridge at night with lights reflecting in the water.

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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SNAP, The International Photography Festival

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

West Wales

Case Studies: Summits and Gala Dinners

NATO Wales Summit 2014 - Celtic Manor Resort, Newport

2014 NATO Wales Summit at the Celtic Manor Resort

Find out more about how the Celtic Manor Resort catered for world leaders during The NATO Summit.

External view of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama building.

Cardiff venue hosts dinner for NATO Summit

Find out more about the informal dinner that took place at the RWCMD during the NATO summit.

People enjoying a gala dinner evening inside the Venue Cymru.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Achievement Awards

Discover more about Venue Cymru located in North Wales as a gala dinner venue.

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