18 | Conferencing & Exhibitions
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Belfast Telegraph | 25 February 2020
An ‘Innovative’ event venue in Ballymena
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he Catalyst Innovation Centre at ECOS is well-known as a hub of innovation due to its state-ofthe-art meeting and conference facilities and rollcall of creative tenant companies. Nestled on 115 acres of picturesque parkland, around 30 minutes from Belfast or Coleraine, this modern development now provides Grade A office real estate after a £1.6m investment from Mid & East Antrim Borough Council. Catering for a range of business requirements, the space boasts everything required to ensure your event is a success. Its reception and breakout areas can hold 120 guests and provide multiple layout options. The theatre studio has capacity for 120 and offers high quality audio and visual equipment as standard. The meeting rooms can cater for small or medium groups of up to 20 people. Common space on the ground floor and particularly the circular vestibule, is equipped with interactive digital systems which allow event hosts to showcase corporate videos or event activities. With excellent on-site catering provided by the Ability at the Drawbridge Café, dedicated on-site events co-ordinator and high-speed internet throughout, the Catalyst Innovation Centre provides the perfect business retreat with modern touches.
“Having a dedicated events co-ordinator onsite meant the conference ran without a hitch. The location was also perfect as it wasn’t Belfast centric which attracted rural delegates. The free car park and green landscape was also a bonus!” Delegate @ International Agri-Food Conference “I liked the fact that the space could be tailored to suit the size of the event which meant the room didn’t look empty if numbers were lower. I also enjoyed being in such a creative environment and soaking up the hustle and bustle. It really is a hidden gem in Ballymena.” Delegate @ Mid & Easty Antrim Council - Advancement Manufacturing Task Force Launch “Sound, visuals and internet access are always important when running an event, but they are the things that let venues down. The quality of the facilities at ECOS are on-point which allowed the event to run on schedule and made it quick and easy to get online.” Delegate @ Catalyst ECOS Brand Launch π Any bookings made in March 2020 will receive a 20% discount. Contact ecos@ wearecatalyst.org for more information.