What PVA EXPO PRAHA does

PVA EXPO PRAHA operates the largest and most modern exhibition and congress center in Prague, located in the Letňany district (Prague 9) of the Czech Republic. The venue spans 105,000 sqm of indoor and outdoor space, comprising 10 steel exhibition halls totaling 37,000 sqm, multiple conference rooms and congress halls (capacities from 200 to 3,200 persons), three entry halls, and large-capacity parking for up to 3,000 vehicles across P1, P2, and P3 lots. Direct metro access via Letňany station on Line C, combined with proximity to Václav Havel Airport (approximately 30 minutes), provides strong transport connectivity. The venue hosts more than 40 major trade shows annually — including flagship Czech exhibitions FOR ARCH, FOR INTERIOR, HOLIDAY WORLD, and FOR BIKES — as well as corporate events, conferences, concerts (past bookings include Rolling Stones, Robbie Williams, Ed Sheeran, Guns N' Roses, AC/DC), and licensed exhibitions such as Harry Potter: The Exhibition (2026–2027).

The business operates through the legal entity PVA EXPO, a.s., a private Czech joint-stock company wholly owned by SPGroup, a.s. and managed under Capital Management Company, a.s., with venue operations executed through sister entity ABF, a.s. and subsidiary ABF EXPO PRAHA s.r.o. Revenue is generated across multiple streams: venue and hall rental (quote-based, negotiated per event), ticket sales via the SHOPEX.cz platform (transaction fees), exclusive on-site catering through subsidiary ABF Catering (including Clara Café powered by Costa Coffee and Puzzle Restaurant), parking services (200 CZK per car/day, 650 CZK per truck/day), and conference/congress services including AV, setup, and technical support. On-site digital infrastructure includes Matterport-powered 3D virtual hall tours, the SHOPEX.cz e-commerce and ticketing platform, and an integrated event calendar. The venue maintains a dedicated enterprise sales function (Sales Manager Pavlína Kontrová, Key Account Specialists, and a Marketing Director) targeting trade show organizers, corporate event planners, and event producers, with an on-site hotel partner (WE Hotel EXPO Prague, 105 rooms) and a career portal indicating ongoing organizational buildout.

The company serves a diversified customer base spanning trade show organizers (primary segment), corporate enterprises (Škoda Auto, Dell, Lidl, Honeywell, Mercedes, Ford, John Deere, Saint Gobain have used the venue for events and exhibitions), event promoters and concert organizers, and consumer/visitor audiences. All commercial activity is currently domestic, with operating geographies limited to the Czech Republic and broader Central European footprint.

Name

PVA EXPO PRAHA

Legal name

PVA EXPO, a.s.

Website

https://pvaexpo.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PVA EXPO PRAHA operates the largest modern exhibition and congress center in Prague, Czech Republic, spanning 105,000 sqm with 10 halls, on-site catering, parking, and hotel. It serves trade show organizers, corporate event clients, and concert promoters with 40+ annual events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention & Exhibition Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Exhibition venue rental
• Convention center services
• Trade show facilities
• Conference and congress
• Event space leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Letnany

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Venue and Hall Rental: Rental of exhibition halls, congress centers, conference rooms, and outdoor spaces to trade show organizers, corporate event planners, and event producers. Revenue generated from both short-term and long-term leasing arrangements.
2. Ticket Sales: Commission from ticket sales through SHOPEX.cz platform for events hosted at the venue.
3. Catering Services: ABF Catering provides exclusive catering services within the venue, including food delivery to exhibitor booths, equipment rental, and professional staff. Operated through subsidiary ABF Catering.
4. Parking Services: Daily parking fees for visitors: 200 Kč for passenger vehicles, 650 Kč for trucks. Additional revenue from large-capacity parking lot P3 operated by external provider.
5. Conference and Congress Services: Complete event services including AV technology, hall setup, and technical support for conferences, congresses, and corporate events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Modern exhibition and convention complex located in Prague-Letňany, operated by PVA EXPO, a.s. (a subsidiary of SPGroup, a.s.), offering 105,000 m² of indoor and outdoor space, including 10 exhibition halls totalling 37,000 m², a congress centre for up to 600 persons, on-site catering via ABF, and parking facilities. The venue hosts its first fair in 2007 and continues to serve as a major hub for trade shows, exhibitions, congresses, and corporate events.

Product overview

PVA EXPO PRAHA operates as a comprehensive exhibition and event venue offering a unified portfolio of services centered around its 105,000 sqm modern facility in Prague. The core offering comprises exhibition hall rentals (37,000 sqm of indoor space across 10 halls), supported by integrated add-on services including ABF Catering (exclusive on-site food service via Clara Café and Puzzle Restaurant), congress and conference facilities, parking infrastructure, and the partner-operated WE Hotel EXPO Prague for on-site accommodation. SHOPEX.cz provides digital ticketing and online fair products, while 3D Hall Scan technology enables virtual venue tours. The venue hosts major trade shows including FOR ARCH, FOR INTERIOR, HOLIDAY WORLD, FOR BIKES, and serves corporate clients for events, concerts, and conferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABF Catering: Exclusive provider of catering services at PVA EXPO Letňany, serving exhibitors with food and beverage delivery, equipment rental, and professional staff.

Products and services

• PVA EXPO PRAHA Exhibition Centre The main venue comprising 10 modern exhibition halls totalling 37,000 m² within a 105,000 m² complex, used for trade fairs, public exhibitions, and large-scale events.
• PVA EXPO Congress Centre Congress and conference facility within the exhibition complex accommodating up to 600 persons, used for corporate meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• ABF Catering On-site catering services operated via ABF, offering three restaurant halls and the COFFEE STAR coffee point for exhibitors, visitors, and event organizers.
• PVA EXPO Parking On-site parking facilities serving visitors, exhibitors, and event participants at the Letňany complex.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WE Hotel EXPO PraguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site partner hotel with 105 modern rooms offering premium amenities including Rituals cosmetics and Italian mattresses. Located 1 minute walk from exhibition halls. Provides 15% VIP discount for venue clients. Specializes in group bookings and corporate events.
• SHOPEX.czcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline ticket sales platform for all events hosted at PVA EXPO PRAHA. Provides integrated ticketing services accessible through the venue website, enabling visitors to purchase tickets online for exhibitions, concerts, and other events.
• ABF CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive catering subsidiary providing complete food and beverage services within the venue. Services include food and drink delivery to exhibitor booths, equipment rental, and professional service staff. Operates Clara Café (Costa Coffee) in entrance halls and Puzzle Restaurant.
• Costa Coffee (Clara Café)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee brand partnership through Clara Café locations in entrance halls I, II, and III. Offers Costa Coffee beverages, desserts, traditional Czech sandwiches, and trendy finger food.
• Duoland s.r.o.minorOthersOperator of large-capacity gravel parking lot P3 with 2,500 spaces. Located adjacent to the exhibition center.
• REVITAL SERVIS s.r.o.minorOthersParking management company for P3 Letňany parking facility.
• ABF EXPO PRAHA s.r.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company operating exhibition services. Registered office at Dělnická 21/12, Prague 7, ID No.: 14888939.
• Česká spořitelnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank providing ATM services in Entry Hall II and Entry Hall III of the exhibition center.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• O2 Arena Prague: Prague's premier concert and spectator event arena. Competes with PVA EXPO for premium concert bookings and large entertainment events in the same city.
• Prague Congress Centre: Prague's principal conference and congress venue. Competes for corporate conferences and congress business that PVA EXPO also targets, though with a more conference-focused product mix.

Direct peers

• Brno Exhibition Centre (BVV Trade Fairs Brno): The other major Czech exhibition venue, located in Brno. Operates trade fair halls of comparable function and competes for Czech and Central European exhibitors, making it the closest domestic peer.
• Fiera Milano: Italy's leading exhibition venue operator running Rho Fiera Milano. Same core model of renting exhibition halls to trade show organizers and corporate event clients across multiple industries.
• ExCeL London: Major UK exhibition and convention center in London. Highly comparable venue operator business: hall rental, conference services, and integrated event hosting at large scale.

Broad incumbents

• Messe Frankfurt: Global leader in exhibition venue operation and trade fair organization in Germany. Operates a much larger footprint but shares the same core business model of renting halls to trade show organizers and corporate clients.
• Messe München (Munich International Trade Fairs): Major German exhibition venue operator running Messe München halls and trade fairs. Comparable in business model (hall rental plus own trade shows) and customer base (international exhibitors).
• Reed Exhibitions (RX Global): World's largest trade show organizer, often partnering with or competing against venue operators for the same exhibitor base. Comparable on the trade show demand-generation side of the value chain.
• Messe Düsseldorf: Major German exhibition venue operator and trade fair organizer. Comparable in combining venue ownership with proprietary trade shows; targets overlapping industrial exhibitor customers.
• Koelnmesse (Cologne Trade Fair): Large German exhibition center operator hosting both its own trade fairs and third-party events. Directly comparable in hall rental economics and Central European customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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