Opened in November 2004, the CCIB is unique in Europe due to its modern facilities, capacity, architectural design, versatility, technical resources, location in the city, surrounding hotel offer and public transport network.

The CCIB consists of two buildings of great architectural value and a gross surface area of 100,000sqm: the Convention Centre and the Auditori Forum CCIB, both joined by an underground connecting walkway.

Among the venue's key features:

- 11,340sqm exhibition area.

- Auditorium with 3,084 seats.

- 37 meeting rooms of different sizes, all column free and with natural daylight.

- A great Banquet Hall with a terrace overlooking the sea.

- Spaces equipped with cutting-edge technology.

- In-house services to cover all the requirements of any type of event.

- A gastronomic offer inspired in modern Catalan cuisine to delight every palate.

- Professional and experienced staff.

- A strong commitment to the city, its social surroundings and the environment.