The Kigali Convention Centre, located in Convention Ctr Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda, is a premier event venue designed to host a wide range of meetings, conferences, and events. Here is a detailed description of its facilities and function rooms:
Meeting and Conference Facilities
- Total Capacity: The centre can accommodate over 5,000 delegates across its 18 different venues.
- Meeting Rooms: The centre features 18 versatile meeting spaces, including seven large conference halls (MH 1 to 4 and AD 10 to 12) that can accommodate up to 2,000 delegates each.
- Small Meeting Rooms: Ideal for exclusive VIP or board meetings, these rooms can accommodate over 10 delegates each.
- Auditorium: Designed to reflect the inside of the King’s Palace, this multifunctional facility can accommodate a variety of events, ranging from summits with 100 participants to concerts with audiences over 2,500.
Function Rooms and Capacities
- Main Meeting Hall: This hall can host up to 2,400 people and is equipped with the latest technology to support long-term goals.
- Large Conference Halls (MH 1 to 4 & AD 10 to 12): Each of these halls can accommodate up to 2,000 delegates.
- Smallest Meeting Rooms: These rooms are suitable for exclusive VIP or board meetings and can accommodate over 10 delegates each.
Event Services
- Catering: The centre offers a wide variety of gastronomical facilities, including the Auditorium Club, the exclusive Business Class Lounge, Piazza Bar & Filini Restaurant – a passionately Italian restaurant that provides a unique mix of sophistication and casual design.
- Pre-function Area: This area features moveable partitioned walls for ultimate flexibility, making it suitable for exhibitions, sports events, coffee breaks, receptions, lunches, dinners, and banquets.
- Technical Support: The centre is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and personalized service to ensure event success.
- Sustainability Features: The centre includes a separate technical building area with sewage treatment, cogen generators (using generator heat for hot water creation and for cooling system compressors), and rainwater collection for watering the land during dry times, contributing to high levels of self-sustainability.
Additional Amenities
- Hotel Accommodation: The Radisson Blu Hotel, part of the Kigali Convention Centre complex, offers 291 rooms and suites to accommodate international event attendees.
- Parking Facilities: The hotel provides 650 free parking spaces for local event attendees.
- Dining Options: The Filini Restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience with indoor and outdoor terraces, while La Piazza Bar provides a perfect venue for cocktail parties with a beautiful city view.
The Kigali Convention Centre is strategically located just 5 km from the bustling city centre and the Kigali International Airport (KGL), making it an ideal venue for both business and leisure events.