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Conference Centre Construction Underway

August 17, 2007

The International Centre experience will soon include a 42,000 square foot Conference Centre to meet an increasing demand for meeting, banquet and seminar space. Construction is now underway and is expected to be completed summer 2008.

The Conference Centre will feature an elegantly designed 17,000 square foot ballroom, multiple meeting rooms, a substantial lobby and pre-function space, business centre services, first-class catering and a state-of-the-art kitchen.

With a separate lobby and private amenities, the Conference Centre can function independently of the adjacent exhibit space or in tandem with it.

The interior treatment of the addition will include the use of contemporary, warm materials comprised of predominantly neutral tones and carefully placed colour treatments. Skylights will be strategically placed to animate the main lobby space with natural light. Generous ceiling heights and common areas, along with well-planned room dimensions, will create flexibility for all events. Service corridors have been designed for ease of access while considering acoustical separation in order to respect the privacy of the various spaces.

The exterior of the Conference Centre brings an exciting, contemporary identity to the International Centre. An expansive metal and glass entrance will create a functional and welcoming approach to Halls 1, 2 and the Conference Centre.

There will be a new signature curved entrance feature that is directly accessible to the adjacent parking area visible from the signalized access point on Airport Road. A covered entrance will create a functional and welcoming approach to the new addition flanked by landscaped features.

The overall effect will be one of a comfortable and versatile environment to accommodate a variety of functions and compliment any corporate or private identity while seamlessly blending with the existing facilities.

The Numbers:

• The Ballroom is 17,000 square feet, divisible into a total of four sections of approximately 4,200 square feet each, with two end sections further dividing into three smaller breakout rooms of approximately 1,400 square feet each.
• There are two separate meeting rooms adjacent to the Ballroom on either side. One meeting room is 2,028 square feet and the other meeting room is 2,900 square feet. Both rooms are divisible into two smaller sections.
• The 10,000 square foot lobby and pre-function space is perfect for meeting breaks or cocktail receptions.

For additional information, please contact Leslie Bruce, Director of Sales, International Centre, at 905-678-5606 or lbruce@internationalcentre.com.

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