The exterior of the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center (CIECC) in Beijing, Feb. 26, 2025. [Photo by Liu Caiyi/China.org.cn] 

The Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center (CIECC) officially began operations on Feb. 21, 2025. As the largest and most advanced exhibition venue in Beijing, it is expected to play a vital role in supporting the city's development as an international exchange and consumption center.

Spanning 210,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space and 15,000 square meters of meeting space, the CIECC aligns with Beijing’s push to become a global exhibition hub. This complex and the adjacent China International Exhibition Center (New Venue) offer a combined net exhibition space of 300,000 square meters. It is expected that by drawing major international events, Beijing's position in the global exhibition and convention industry will be further strengthened. 

The CIECC houses nine exhibition halls arranged in a fishbone pattern and features a digital management platform. The system includes intelligent navigation displays, information kiosks and robotic patrols for event operations. A flowing "ribbon" structure links different areas of the complex, designed to improve pedestrian flow and create visual harmony throughout the facility. A central north-south corridor serves as the main thoroughfare and includes landscaped outdoor gathering areas.

The Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center (CIECC) features a geometric roof system creating lightweight, heat-insulated spaces without columns in Beijing, Feb. 26, 2025. [Photo by Liu Caiyi/China.org.cn]

With its eco-friendly design, the CIECC meets the highest criteria under China's green building assessment and rating framework. The venue integrates smart building management, hybrid ventilation, rainwater collection and on-site photovoltaic systems, minimizing its environmental impact.

Ji Qing, general manager of the center, said the venue is designed to meet the increasing demand for high-level international events.

"We are confident it will play a significant role in further enhancing Beijing's global influence," Ji said.

Located in Beijing's Shunyi district, not far away from the Beijing Capital International Airport, the CIECC is positioned to elevate the city's status as an international exhibition destination.