East London International Convention Centre

East London International Convention Centre (ELICC) is South Africa's premier beachfront convention centre. The extensive and adaptable facilities have been developed to compete with both the local and international markets.

  • Lodging: Two Premier Hotels adjacent to the venue and other accommodation nearby
  • Location: On the popular beachfront
  • What to do: Exhibitions, Gala banquets, Cocktails functions, Conventions, Breakfasts and Formal dinners, Conferences, Seminars and Launches

East London Conference Centre is backed by a professional team that can select the perfect venue and tailor-make a package to suit specific requirements. Clients are assured of peace of mind and successfully executed conferences, banquets and events.

Located on the Esplanade, the East London Convention Centre has magical views of the Indian Ocean and is only a 15-minute drive from East London Airport, the Industrial Development Zone and all major industries. This international convention centre East London offers a fresh Eastern Cape alternative to the Business Tourism sector, locally and internationally.

State-of-the-art facilities include a 600-seater auditorium, an exhibition floor that can display a large vehicle, a major conference hall capable of seating 1500 delegates, and an exhibition hall can accommodate up to 2100 delegates and 90 exhibition booths.

ELICC has 16 meeting rooms for 10 to 1000 delegates which feature hi-tech AV and IT facilities with video link conferencing from one venue to another.

The East London Convention Centre's main banqueting kitchen and serving station are equipped to cater for a variety of food types and we can develop a menu that is unique to you. The auditorium, conference rooms and satellite kitchen are conveniently located by the main bar and entrance for fast service and prompt delivery into the auditorium. Chefs prepare food using fresh local ingredients, cooked with flair to ensure guests enjoy exquisite flavours from around the world.

East London Conference Centre Venues

The following conference, meeting and event rooms are available at Garden Court East London with max number of delegates per room.

Auditorium

  • Cinema: 580

Conference Room 1

  • Cinema: 600
  • School Room: 300
  • U-Shape: 70
  • Banquet: 300
  • Cocktail: 560

Conference Room 2

  • Cinema: 60
  • School Room: 80
  • U-Shape: 40
  • Banquet: 60
  • Cocktail: 100
  • Baordroom: 40

Conference Room 3

  • Cinema: 60
  • School Room: 80
  • U-Shape: 40
  • Banquet: 60
  • Cocktail: 100
  • Boardroom: 40

Conference Rooms 1,2,3 (combined)

  • Cinema: 750 Delegates
  • School Room: 480 Delegates
  • Banquet: 420 Delegates
  • Cocktail: 760 Delegates

Auditorium + Conference Rooms 1,2,3 (combined)

  • Cinema: 1480 Delegates
  • School Room: 110 Delegates
  • Banquet: 600 Delegates
  • Cocktail: 780 Delegates

Conference Room 4

  • Cinema: 40 Delegates
  • School Room: 25 Delegates
  • U-Shape: 20 Delegates
  • Banquet: 20 Delegates
  • Cocktail: 30
  • Boardroom: 20

Conference Room 5

  • Cinema: 60 Delegates
  • School Room: 40 Delegates
  • U-Shape: 30 Delegates
  • Banquet: 50 Delegates
  • Cocktail: 65
  • Boardroom: 30

Conference Room 6

  • Cinema: 40 
  • School Room: 25
  • U-Shape: 20
  • Banquet: 20
  • Cocktail: 30
  • Boardroom: 20

Exhibition Hall

  • Cinema: 2100 Delegates
  • School Room: 1400 Delegates
  • Banquet: 1500 Delegates
  • Cocktails: 2000 Delegates

Premier Hotel Regent Venues

Located alongside the East London International Convention Centre, the Premier Hotel Regent has the largest conference facility within a hotel environment in the Eastern Cape.

Regency 1

  • Cinema: 170
  • School Room: 75
  • U-Shape: 25 
  • Banquet: 70
  • Cocktails: 110
  • Boardroom 25

Regency 2

  • Cinema: 80
  • School Room: 50
  • U-Shape: 30
  • Banquet: 40
  • Cocktails: 60
  • Boardroom: 30

Regency 3

  • Cinema: 80
  • School Room: 50
  • U-Shape: 30
  • Banquet: 40
  • Cocktails: 60
  • Boardroom: 30

Regency 4

  • Cinema: 200
  • School Room: 120
  • U-Shape: 60
  • Banquet: 100
  • Cocktails: 80
  • Boardroom: 60

Regency 1, 2, 3, & 4 (combined)

  • Cinema: 700 Delegates
  • School Room: 450 Delegates
  • Banquet: 400 Delegates
  • Cocktails: 220 Delegates

Marine 1

  • Cinema: 40
  • School Room: 25
  • U-Shape: 15
  • Banquet: 30
  • Cocktails: 30
  • Boardroom: 15

Marine 2

  • Cinema: 40
  • School Room: 25
  • U-Shape: 15
  • Banquet: 30
  • Cocktails: 30
  • Boardroom: 15

Marine 4

  • Cinema: 40
  • School Room: 30
  • U-Shape: 15
  • Banquet: 30
  • Cocktails: 40
  • Boardroom: 15

Marine 5

  • Cinema: 25
  • School Room: 20
  • U-Shape: 30
  • Banquet: 40
  • Cocktails: 60
  • Boardroom: 30

Marine 6

  • Cinema: 40
  • School Room: 30
  • U-Shape: 15
  • Banquet: 30
  • Cocktail: 40
  • Boardroom: 15
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