OcéaNice embodies the transformation of the port of Nice into a true centre of international influence. Designed to combine environmental excellence with the ambition to host events, it will offer delegates from all over the world an immersive and unforgettable experience.
Marking a turning point for Nice's tourism and business offering, this new facility will strengthen Nice Côte d'Azur's position as an international hub for business meetings.
After hosting the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in June 2025, the OcéaNice convention centre is ready to welcome all types of events: congresses, conferences, trade fairs, seminars, product launches, etc.
An ideal location in the heart of the city
Ideally located on the port of Nice, the Centre des Congrès OcéaNice is in the heart of the city, in a vibrant and authentic district. Thanks to tramway line 2, the centre can be reached in just 25 minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur international airport. Once there, conference delegates can enjoy all the advantages of Nice without any constraints. The city's main points of interest are all within a 10-minute walk: Vieux-Nice, the Promenade des Anglais, Place Garibaldi, Place Masséna and many other shops, restaurants and cultural venues. Finally, in terms of accommodation, there are around 4,000 hotel rooms within a 20-minute walk of the OcéaNice centre.
Spaces for all your events
With its 10,000 m2 The centre can accommodate all your events, from the largest to the smallest.
- NICEA, the large 4000 m modular hall2It can accommodate up to 2,500 people in seated configuration;
- The LYMPIA rooms, 1200 m2 modular space, with the possibility of creating up to 4 sub-committee rooms, each accommodating up to 240 people;
- The LYMPIA 360 roof terrace, 1400 m2 panoramic space with views over the city, port and sea. Ideal for hosting top-of-the-range events, cocktails and gala evenings;
- The LYMPIA esplanade, 600 m2 on one level, suitable for conversion ;
- The INFERNET quay, 2300 m2 for additional outdoor facilities.
An eco-responsible centre
The OcéaNice centre combines performance and respect for the environment by integrating respectful use of resources and controlled energy performance (photovoltaic panels, gas-fired VRV system, LED lighting, reinforced thermal insulation).
In terms of resources, everything has been thought through down to the smallest detail, from the rainwater recovery system to the furniture made from recycled materials.
Finally, the service providers working on the site have been carefully selected on the basis of their commitment to sustainable development.
From the outset, OcéaNice has been designed to last. A legacy of the UNOC, the building is modular, demountable and designed using 94% of materials that can be reused, recycled or re-employed. Modules B and C (the LYMPIA building and the ferry terminal) are made from reused structures inherited from the 2024 Olympics and stored in Nantes, and all the technical components come from France and Italy.
A timetable already underway
After hosting the UNOC in June 2025, the OcéaNice convention centre was unveiled to the general public during the immersive exhibition "L'Océan de Léa" throughout the summer of 2025. This exhibition was part of the Year of the Sea programme, and gave the public the chance to discover the new building in a poetic origami marine setting. Exhibitions for the general public will be held on a long-term basis, with one scheduled for each summer at OcéaNice.
In 2026, the OcéaNice site will host Nice Boating Tomorrow from 19 to 22 March. It's an international event dedicated to boating, with professional exhibitors on land and in the water, as well as demonstrations at sea, made possible by the convention centre's location on the port of Nice.
