AUSTRIA
A PASSION FOR SUSTAINABLE
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Congress Centrum Alpbach
The Congress Centrum Alpbach’s new extension is helping to pave the way for a new era of sustainable meetings.
As with the existing building, the extension is mostly situated underground but still maintains the ability to be comfortably illuminated by daylight. Movable partition walls enable the multi-functional use of the floor space and the exhibition areas, whilst combinable seminar halls of various sizes create the ideal conditions for multifaceted events. So the new extended CCA easily hosts events ranging from a gala reception to a plenary meeting for up to 750 people. The new centre can cater for a variety of event designs and the spatial flexibility, in particular, enables a combination of various simultaneous events: be them congresses, conferences, and meetings, subject related trade fairs exhibitions as well as corporate events, roadshows, special events or incentives.
Where events come to life The new CCA extension also provided an opportunity for an upgrade in the Congress Centre’s in-house technology; with the latest light, video and interpreting facilities making their way into the halls, whilst the state-of-the-art 3D-system is one of the most modern systems in all of Europe and simulates acoustics from world-renowned concert halls. So whether it is a concert hall or cathedral acoustic settings you’re after: the CCA has it covered.
Green Meetings in Alpbach – where better to experience a true taste of nature? For several years Alpbach and its Congress Centre have been considered a leading Green Meeting destination for the German-speaking market. The mountain village of Alpbach has received many prestigious awards such as “Austria’s Most Beautiful Village” and “Europe’s Most Beautiful Flower Village”, and judging by the breathtaking scenery, it is easy to see why. The building itself is embedded in a slope and the roof-top terrace, complete with wonderful views over the scenic valley offers an ideal haven for clearing the mind or for relaxed conversations amongst delegates/colleagues. Conferencing in Alpbach means conferencing in a sustainable environment which actively encourages creative thinking and inspires fresh new ideas. That’s why the German-speaking market have been keeping one of Austria’s best hidden gems secret for so long. But not for much longer! www.congressalpbach.com
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