Hamilton Exhibition & Conference Centre (HECC)

The Hamilton Exhibition & Conference Centre (HECC) is a versatile venue located within the 12-hectare Hamilton Showgrounds, less than a kilometre from the Hamilton CBD. This state-of-the-art facility offers three well-appointed event spaces—Dundas, Napier, and the Fashion Pavilion—ranging from 955 square metres to 4,050 square metres. These spaces can be configured to accommodate events for 10 to 800 people, including conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, and weddings. A light-filled Atrium foyer connects the spaces and provides an ideal area for registrations, networking drinks, and pre-event functions. The Atrium leads out to a large lawned area and 85,000 square metres of outdoor space, commonly used for agricultural events, trade shows, expos, circuses, and markets. The centre is well-equipped, accessible, and well-maintained, featuring a large commercial kitchen and high-quality furnishings and crockery included in the hire of the venue.