PM Abiy Inaugurates Newly Built Africa’s Largest Convention Center Tonight

Addis Ababa, March 1, 2025 ((ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Addis International Convention Center (AICC) tonight, the largest conference center in Ethiopia and is anticipated to host both national and international events.

 The newly built convention center is demonstrating that it can be an example for Africa through its own ideas and the contributions of its children, the Prime Minister revealed.

“The Addis International Convention Center we are inaugurating today is a testament that Ethiopia is a country that can be a model for delivering its promise through successful execution of projects,” he underscored.

The Premier also called on the Ethiopian public to continue their support to see a prosperous Ethiopia.

The Prime Minister added that we have achieved great strides following the country has vigorously launched the Addis Ababa corridor development projects.  

According to him, the corridor development has been tremendously raising Ethiopia’s reputation internationally.

He said that the new Addis International Convention Center brings about opportunities to host local and global business conventions.

The Center would also serve as an instrumental venue   to Ethiopia in order to conduct international diplomacy, the Prime Minister underscored.

 Noting that the center will host conferences and trade fairs that link Africa, PM Abiy indicated that AICC will host the international Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference and exhibition.

Situated on 40 hectares of prime land, the center is designed to accommodate a diverse range of events, from corporate gatherings to cultural festivals, significantly enhancing the country’s hospitality and tourism sectors.

The Center also features two large halls, each with a capacity to accommodate 3,000 to 4,000 people including eight small and medium meeting halls, accommodating a total of up to 10,000 people.