SMX Convention Center Manila
SMX Convention Center Manila in 2023
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Location	Seashell Lane,Mall of Asia Complex,Pasay,Metro Manila,Philippines
Coordinates	14°31′55″N120°58′53″E / 14.53194°N 120.98139°E /14.53194; 120.98139
Owner	SMX Convention Center
Built	2006–2007
Architect	Arquitectonica (design consultant) Jose Siao Ling and Associates (architect of record)
Opened	November 5, 2007; 18 years ago (2007-11-05)
Construction cost	₱1.8 billion
Former names	MAITRADE Expo and Convention Center
Classroom-style seating	12–5,040[1]
Banquet/ballroom	12–5,808[1]
Theatre seating	21–10,240[1]
Enclosed space
• Total space	46,647 square meters (502,100 sq ft)[1]
• Exhibit hall floor	17,480 square meters (188,200 sq ft)[1]
• Breakout/meeting	950 square meters (10,200 sq ft)[1]
Parking	400 slots[1]
Website
www.smxconventioncenter.com/smx-manila/

TheSMX Convention Center Manila, also simply known asSMX Manila, is aconvention center located inPasay, Philippines. It is the largest private venue in the Philippines for trade events, industryconventions,corporate functions, and internationalexhibitions. The building is located beside theSM Mall of Asia, and is considered part of the Mall of Asia Complex. It is owned by thecompany of the same name. It can fit approximately 6,000 people.

Work on the construction of the convention center, then known as the MAITRADE Expo and Convention Center, began with the groundbreaking ceremony held on March 23, 2006.^[2] The cement pouring ceremony was held a few months later on September 21 of the same year.^[3] It was later renamed SMX Convention Center during that year.

It opened on November 5, 2007, as the country's largest privately run convention center.^[4] It was constructed at a cost of₱1.8 billion.^[5] Being the first under the SMX brand, it was later renamed SMX Convention Center Manila to distinguish itself from other SMX branches, all built from 2012 onwards.

The SMX Convention Center Manila has 4 exhibition halls, 5 function rooms, and 14 meeting rooms, with 21,000 m² (230,000 sq ft) of leasable space. It is suitable for many events.^[6] It is designed by the architect Jose Siao Ling, who maximized the use of space, giving exhibitors flexibility, and options in terms of their specific area requirements.

Exhibition halls, located on the ground level, occupy a total floor area of 9,130 m² (98,300 sq ft) with a combined capacity of up to 10,240. On the second level, the function rooms occupy a total floor area of 7,100 m² (76,000 sq ft) with a combined capacity of up to 9,408, while the meeting rooms span a combined area of 950 m² (10,200 sq ft), each accommodating capacities ranging from 12 to 112.^[7] SMX Convention Center Manila also has a basement parking that can accommodate 400 cars, with an entrance on Coral Way and an exit on Marina Way. Commercial shops are located along the perimeter, specifically at the ground level and mezzanine. Truck bays are situated at the back, along Ocean Drive.

Bridgeways on the mezzanine connect SMX Convention Center Manila toSM Mall of Asia's south parking building, S Maison atConrad Manila's podium, MOA Square, and National University MOA, respectively.^[8]

Since its opening in November 2007, the SMX Convention Center Manila has held some of the largest trade events in the country, including CITEM's Manila FAME International, International Food and Beverage Expo, Global Link MP's China Products Exhibition, Manufacturing Technology World Series, and Primetrade Asia's Manila International Book Fair. TheASEAN Tourism Investment Forum 2008 and the 8th International Conference of Asian Clinical Oncology Society were also held at the SMX Convention Center.

SMX Manila is the main venue of Cosplay Mania's series of events since 2010, after their initial tenure at the Megatrade Hall inSM Megamall. It is also the venue ofBo Sanchez's Feast Conference since 2012, when it was previously known as the Kerygma Conference.^[9]

On November 28 and 29, 2011, the 5th NationalG12 Conference was held at SMX. The event used all four exhibit halls and the function rooms. With almost 20,000 guests, the event exceeded the typical capacity of the Convention Center of 12,000. The four halls were converted into one huge space.

From 2015 to 2018, theAsia Pop Comic Convention was annually held at the SMX.^{[10][11][12][13]}

On November 12, 2017, the Gala Dinner of the31st ASEAN Summit was held at SMX.^[14]

On March 24 and 25, 2018,ComicCon Asia was held at SMX.

In addition to exhibitions and conventions, it can accommodate other events and concerts. In August 2008, international artistAlicia Keys'As I Am Tour and the grand finale ofGMA Network'sPinoy Idol were held at SMX.

In 2024, SMX Manila won three major awards, including Best Local Convention Centre 2024 by APAC Insider’s South East Asia Business Review, Best Convention Center by World MICE Awards and Best Convention & Exhibition Center at the 33rd TTG Travel Awards.^[15]

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