IRIB International Conference Center

IRIB International Conference Center
Address	Shahid Chamran Expressway, IRIB complex, Tehran Iran [1]
Coordinates	35°47′4.22″N51°24′43.78″E / 35.7845056°N 51.4121611°E / 35.7845056; 51.4121611
Owner	Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)
Operator	IRIB
Opened	June 1995
Construction cost	$550 million
Enclosed space
• Total space	210,000 sq ft (20,000 m2)
• Exhibit hall floor	50,000 sq ft (4,600 m2)
Parking	yes
Public transit access	Shahid Sadr Metro Station , Amanieh BRT bus station [2]
Website

IRIB International Conference Center or IICC is a large convention center and exhibition complex located in northern Tehran, inside the main campus of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting headquarters. The center is one of the prestigious venues for important gatherings, conferences and concerts in Iran. IICC is one of the most advanced convention center in Iran. ^[3]

History

The design of the complex was done in 1958 during the government of the Shah of Iran, but its construction started many years later. The center was inaugurated in 1995. ^[3]

Configuration and setting

• The main hall is named after Khaje Nasir with the capacity of 665 seats. All the seats are equipped with dedicated audio system for live translation and the hall features 5 professional cameras with remote control capability. ^[3]
• Other halls are also named after Iranian public figures, poets and litterateurs, including Mowlana Hall, Sheikh Bahaii Hall, Sheikh Mofid Hall.
• The exclusive parking lot has a capacity of 150 cars in a 5500 m2 area which is dedicated to privileged and VIP visitors. ^[4]

Highlighted event

Several academic events and scientific conference are held annually in the IICC including the Banking service marketing international conference, ^[5] and the Military Medicine Congress. ^[6] International gatherings that host important keynote speakers such as the Iran-Europe banking forum, ^[7] the Iranian agricultural congress, ^[8] the World Tourism Day and the International conference on investment opportunities in urban development and the transportation sector are held at the IICC. ^[9] IICC is also host to Iranian Science and Culture Hall of Fame.

References

1. "IRIB International Conference Center- Tehran". Google map. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
2. "Amanieh bus stop - Tehran". kikojas.com. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
3. "About IRIB Int' conference center". conferencehall.co. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
4. "Exclusive parking - IICC". iicc.ir. Archived from the original on 20 March 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
5. "List of Publication". University of Tehran. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
6. "Tehran to host Military Medicine Congress". Irna.ir. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
7. "Iran, Europe exploring further banking ties in Tehran forum". Tehran Times. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
8. "48 countries to take part in Iranian agricultural congress". Tehran Times. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
9. "'Tourism brings hope, prosperity and understanding'". Tehran Times. Retrieved 18 March 2019.

External links

Official website of IICC