ICC Durban is one of the most advanced conference facilities in the world. Flexibility and versatility are key factors in the design of this state-of-the-art technology driven centre that was named “Africa’s Leading Conference Centre” for eight years by World Travel Awards and in 2004, 2005 and 2006 was ranked in the “Top 10 Convention Centres of the World” by AIPC.
Situated between the beachfront hotels and the business district, the Centre offers a raked auditoria seating of 1800, an arena seating 2250, flat floor seating for 5200 and standing capacity for 7500 for concerts. In addition, through the use of operable walls, the Centre can be subdivided into 25 meeting rooms and can be configured to suit any requirement of an event. The Centre covers an area of 12 500m2/ 134 200sq ft and together with its sister venue, the adjacent Durban Exhibition Centre, offers 32 000m2/ 343580 sq ft of floor space making it the largest convention complex in the country.
Meeting Rooms Smaller venues and meeting rooms, suitable for groups of five to 400, are conveniently situated on the ground and first floor levels. Besides more intimate gatherings and seminars, these adaptable smaller suites are well situated for breakaway sessions, presentations, functions and cocktail parties. Three outdoor courtyard venues are perfect to enjoy tea breaks, catered functions and informal meetings in sheltered landscaped surroundings. Some of the meeting rooms are subdivisable. ICC can be linked with the adjacent Exhibition Centre to double capacity. Hall 1, 5 and 6 can be raked or flat floor configuration.
Meeting Equipment Writing pads, flip charts, video recorder, video screen, video camera, portable microphone, lectern microphone, telephone, computer socket, computer monitors, slide projectors, data projector, translation equipment. All your requirements are catered for.
Catering A state-of-the-art central kitchen and 12 servery kitchens enable the executive chef to offer a wide selection of menus for up to 3000 guests.
Audio Visual & Technical A professional technical team provides comprehensive service, as well as advice on sound, lighting, full production and staging requirements. Other services include, on site electrician, first aid and security. The ICC Durban is also WiFi enabled.
Full Name of Company: ICC Durban Nature of Business: Convention Centre staging a variety of events, international conventions, meetings and seminars, exhibitions, product launches, arts festivals or social occasions.
The newly built Arena allows for a variety of indoor events including ice hockey, speed skating, boxing gymnastics, and concerts to name a few. Services / Products: A one-stop functions and events shop where an ICC representative can arrange all client requirements.
Everything is provided from the venue to technical requirements, catering, etc. In conjunction with its business partners, a variety of unique themes are available in terms of décor and catering for special functions.
Date Established: Opened August 1997 No. of Employees: 80 full-time employees and a large pool of contracted staff
CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 45 Bram Fischer Road, Durban, 4000, South Africa Postal Address: PO Box 155, Durban, 4000, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)31 360 1000 Fax: +27 (0)31 360 1005 E-mail: mktg@icc.co.za Website: http://www.icc.co.za
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4 Nov 2011 09:32
The ICC Durban produced revenues of R55.4 million for the three-month period July to September 2011, performing 46% better than budget, compared with R39.3 million for ... continue reading ›
19 Oct 2011 11:41
With the advent of United Nations COP 17-CMP 7 meeting in November 2011, the International Convention Centre (ICC) Durban has been awarded International Standards Orga... continue reading ›
ICC Durban completes decade of awards
At the official presentations of the World Travel Awards Africa, held at a gala ceremony on Friday 16 September 2011 in the Great Hall of Egypt at Soho Square, Sharm El Sheikh, the Internation... continue reading ›
At the official presentations of the World Travel Awards Africa, held at a gala ceremony on Friday 16 September 2011 in the Great Hall of Egypt at Soho Square, Sharm El Sheikh, the Internation... continue reading ›
19 Oct 2011 11:41
With the advent of United Nations COP 17-CMP 7 meeting in November 2011, the International Convention Centre (ICC) Durban has been awarded International Standards Orga... continue reading ›
ICC produces higher than expected revenues
4 Nov 2011 09:32
The ICC Durban produced revenues of R55.4 million for the three-month period July to September 2011, performing 46% better than budget, compared with R39.3 million for ... continue reading ›
