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| Fiera Milano’s new exhibition centre
represents the absolute best in international trade fairs. Pavilions – There are 8, including two bi-level structures. Four single-level pavilions offer a useable indoor height of 12 meters; the two remaining single-story pavilions, located at the East and West gates, feature a height of approximately 16 meters. The two bi-level pavilions offer 12 meters of height on the ground level, and 10 meters on the upper level. All the pavilions distinguish themselves for their dimensions and flexibility. Each one measures about 37 thousand square meters, is completely autonomous thanks to its own reception areas, restaurants, conference rooms and offices; and may be subdivided into two separate exhibition areas (four in the bi-level pavilions) that can be used either simultaneously or separately. In effect, the eight pavilions correspond to 24 exhibition halls. The pavilions are virtually free of columns or other structural obstacles, guaranteeing all exhibitors equal visibility and accessibility. Receptions – The exhibition complex features 13 visitor receptions: 10 serve the pavilions (two for each bi-level pavilion and one for each of the others), whereas the remaining three receptions serve the East, West and South Gates. Connecting tunnel – The pavilions are connected by an elevated tunnel that allows visitors to move from one to another in a covered and climate controlled environment. Naturally, it’s also possible to access the pavilions from the covered main thoroughfare. Technological offerings – The exhibition center features the most modern remote control systems. Electricity, water, data lines and compressed air are distributed throughout the pavilions, thanks to a complex infrastructure network below the floor. Surveillance is assured by 18 video cameras per pavilion, monitored from the control room located in the service centre. Each stand will have access to a fiber optic connection (30 thousand outlets have been installed, 100 megabits each) and a telephone line. Wireless services are available throughout the fairground, with separate Wi-FI and Umts access. “The Sail” and central thoroughfare – The defining architectural element of the new exhibition centre is “the Sail”, a spectacular glass and steel canopy extending 1.3 km and covering 47 thousand square meters along the main thoroughfare. Services, restaurants and show rooms are located along this roadway, which connects all pavilions and has two levels: a lower level, reserved for registered professionals heading to the exhibition halls, and an upper level, accessible to both registered attendees and to the general public. Parking and hotels – 10 thousand parking spaces (including 3,000 in two multi-level decks) are available, boasting state-of-the-art technologies. 3 thousand spaces are available to exhibitors near the pavilions. Ten thousand additional parking spaces will be made in the near future, for a total of 20 thousand spaces at the service of the Fiera Milano System. Helicopter - One of the parking decks features a heliport on the roof. Food Service – The fairground features 20 different restaurants (self-service, free-flow, and table service), 7 banquet areas, 57 bars and bar/cafes. ServiceCenter - At the South Gate, also known as the “Gate of Honor”, “the Sail” rises to a 40 meter pinnacle, forming a great cupola encompassing the Convention Center and the Service Center. At the Service Center, exhibitors and visitors find a large and well stocked press room, coat check, post office, bank, security office, translation services, photocopy/fax centre, travel agency, pharmacy and business activities. Convention Center and meeting rooms – The Convention Center is located in the same area as the Service Center. Featuring two floors, it offers nine modular meeting rooms with capacities ranging from 81 to 728 seats, and an auditorium for 739 people. There are 64 other meeting rooms distributed throughout the fairground: 30 in the single level pavilions; 26 in the bi-level pavilions; 8 along the central thoroughfare. Show Offices – The offices hosting the show organizers are located in four glass and steel buildings along the central thoroughfare. Show rooms - 8 showrooms are located along the central roadway |