The NEC, Birmingham presents 190,000 square metres of exhibition space in 20 inter-connecting halls. More than 2,000 exhibitions, involving over 50 million people, have been staged in its 24 years of operation. Its annual programme of around 190 trade and public exhibitions is consistently the highest staged in Europe. There is also a comprehensive range of additional services for organisers and exhibitors - ranging from catering and box office services to technical requirements and security. The NEC Group also embraces The NEC Arena, The ICC, Symphony Hall and The NIA, creating the most versatile business and entertainment venue management company.