30 events expected in 2018, 80 being finalised for 2019 and two signed for 2020: while the Metz's new conference centre opens its doors on 7 September It already has a full agenda. Designed by the Wilmotte & Associés agency, Metz Congrès Robert Schuman offers, within its 15,300 m², a multitude of spaces dedicated to events, with 16 meeting rooms, most of which have natural daylight, as well as 3,400 m² of exhibition space and a 1,200-seat auditorium. The result is a venue that is both flexible and functional for hosting all types of event. Connected to Paris by TGV in 1 hour 20 minutes, the Metz Congrès Robert Schuman centre aims to become a destination of choice for events on a national or even international scale, given the city's location close to Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg.
Its manager, GL Eventsthe world's leading event organiser, is banking on the attractiveness of France's major regional cities as venues for trade fairs and conferences. Its Toulouse Evénements subsidiary is also preparing a new-generation exhibition centre, due to be completed in the near future. 2020. Located 15 minutes from Toulouse Blagnac airport, the venue offers 40 000 m² surface area for exhibition halls, a 15,000 m² multifunctional hall and 40,000 m² of outdoor - and covered - exhibition areas.
