Construction of the new International Convention Centre Wales at the Celtic Manor Resort near Newport is due to start in February 2017. Clearing work has already begun on site.
In figures, the International Convention Centre Wales will cost £100million to build. Its 26,000 sq-ft footprint will house a 4,000-seat ballroom which will be the largest, pillar-free ballroom in Europe.
It will feature a 1,500 seat auditorium and will accommodate up to 5,000 delegates in total.
There will be 5 large divisible syndicate rooms which can create up to 12 syndicate areas seating up to 700 delegates theatre style across all 12.
The International Convention Centre Wales will have state-of-the-art technology with fully integrated audio visual facilities.
The International Convention Centre Wales is due to be completed and ready for opening by June 2019.
Details: http://www.celtic-manor.com/wales-international-convention-centre