Porto Congress Centre is a flexible, professional venue for medium to large events, set on the Douro riverfront in the centre of Porto. Winner of the Business Destinations Travel Award for Best Meeting & Conference Centre in Europe in 2014, 2015 and 2017, the historical building has been fully restored and modernised, giving events a cultural backdrop without losing any of the technical standard a large congress needs.
At a Glance
- 36,000 m² of flexible space across 22 multifunctional rooms
- 400 parking spaces on site
- Congresses up to 3,000 pax
- Banquets up to 1,700 pax
- Exhibitions up to 10,000 m²
- Concerts up to 1,200 pax
Services
A skilled in-house team provides advisory and technical support at every stage, helping plan and manage the event from first concept through to the day itself.
- Event advisory, planning and organisation
- Technical assistance and audiovisual support
- Catering
- Show production
- Simultaneous, consecutive and document translation
- Internet and communication infrastructure
- Equipment hire – computing, communications, furniture, stands
- Signage
- Reception and hospitality staff
- Decoration, including floral and space design
- Security
- Transfers
- Photo, video and multimedia coverage
- Cleaning
Accessibility
The building is fully equipped to welcome guests with disabilities, with lifts, adapted restrooms, wheelchairs and access ramps throughout.
For a congress centre that pairs Porto’s riverfront setting with genuine large-scale capacity, GDP can build your event around Porto Congress Centre from first proposal to final production – see other venues in Porto, or get in touch for a tailored quote.
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Tell us about your group, we’ll come back with ideas within 24–48 hours. No fees, no obligation.
