Centro Internacional de Convenções do Brasil

What Centro Internacional de Convenções do Brasil does

Centro Internacional de Convenções do Brasil (CICB) is a private Brazilian convention center and integrated event venue headquartered in Brasília's Asa Sul government district. Founded in 2013, the company operates an 80,000m² complex featuring 135 acoustically isolated modular rooms with ceiling heights from 3 to 10 meters, daily capacity for 40,000 people, 1,100+ parking spaces, and an on-site five-star hotel subsidiary (CICB Hospitality). CICB targets event organizers, exhibitors, and event participants across congresses, conventions, fairs, exhibitions, sports competitions (e.g., JUBs 2022 with 7,000+ athletes, IJF Grand Slam 2019), corporate sales conventions, social events, and government/international gatherings (including a COP 30 preparatory event in 2025).

The venue's underlying technology centers on physical infrastructure rather than software: modular room reconfiguration with column-free, simultaneous-event acoustic independence; a 360° virtual tour for remote venue inspection; I-REC certified 100% renewable energy via on-site solar; and an integrated hotel booking system (hbook.hsystem.com.br). No proprietary software platform, AI/ML capabilities, or API products are disclosed.

CICB's revenue model combines one-time venue rental (quote-based pricing for event organizers via [email protected] and WhatsApp), recurring hotel revenue through CICB Hospitality (multiple room categories including Standard, Superior, Adapted, Suite Luxo Premium, Suite Luxo with Balcony, and Suite Master), and unit-priced parking (R$50 daily general / R$40 event). Exclusive catering is provided by El Bosque Buffet as a signature F&B partner. Distribution is direct: a commercial team for enterprise event bookings, a self-serve online booking platform for hotel guests, and event organizers acting as intermediaries for exhibitor relationships. The company employs 101–250 people and has hosted 1,500+ events cumulatively since inception.

Name

Centro Internacional de Convenções do Brasil

Legal name

Centro Internacional de Convenções do Brasil

Website

https://cicb.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CICB operates South America's largest convention center in Brasília, offering 80,000m² of modular event space, an integrated five-star hotel, and 40,000-person daily capacity for congresses, fairs, sports, social, and government events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Convention Center–Adjacent/Connected Hotels (THAGALAD), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Convention center services
• Event venue rental
• Hospitality accommodation
• Corporate event hosting
• Exhibition space rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasília

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: CICB generates revenue by renting its event spaces (arena, auditorium, banquet, cocktail, school, sports, exhibition, social) to event organizers. The venue provides modular spaces, furniture, technical infrastructure, and operational support.
2. CICB Hospitality (On-site Hotel): The integrated hotel within the convention center offers accommodation across multiple room categories (Standard, Superior, Adapted, Suite Luxo Premium, Suite Luxo with Balcony, Suite Master). Revenue is generated through nightly hotel stays, including breakfast and room service, catering to event participants, speakers, and organizers.
3. Parking Services: The venue operates an on-site parking facility with over 1,100 spaces, charging R$ 50 per daily rate or per access for general parking, and R$ 40 for event parking. Parking vouchers can be contracted for event participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CICB operates a large-scale convention center in Brasília offering 80,000m² of event infrastructure with 135 modular rooms and capacity for 40,000 people per day. It rents versatile event spaces (arena, auditorium, banquet, exhibition, social, sports, school, and cocktail setups) to event organizers for congresses, conventions, fairs, weddings, graduations, and sporting competitions. The integrated CICB Hospitality hotel and El Bosque gastronomy services provide end-to-end venue, accommodation, and catering under a single roof.

Product overview

CICB operates as a unified venue and hospitality platform consisting of the main convention center (CICB - Centro de Convenções) and an integrated five-star hotel (CICB Hospitality). The convention center offers 80,000m² of total area with 135 modular rooms and capacity for 40,000 people daily, hosting diverse event types. The hospitality division provides on-site accommodations with multiple room categories, restaurant services, and amenities. Additional services include a 360° virtual tour system and gastronomic offerings by El Bosque. The company targets event organizers, exhibitors, and participants seeking a complete, integrated event experience in Brasília.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CICB Centro Internacional de Convenções do Brasil Main convention center venue in Brasília offering 80,000m² of total area, 135 modular rooms with acoustic isolation, capacity for 40,000 people per day, hosting events such as congresses, conventions, fairs, shows, exhibitions, graduations, weddings, trainings, award ceremonies, and sporting competitions.
• CICB Hospitality Five-star hotel integrated within the convention complex, offering accommodations across Standard, Superior, Adapted, Suite Luxo Premium, Suite Luxo with Balcony, and Suite Master categories, with restaurant services by El Bosque, room service, gym, parking, and 24-hour self-service located a few steps from the main event venue.
• Event Space Configurations Versatile event space configurations including Arena, Auditório (auditorium), Banquete (banquet), Coquetel (cocktail), Escolar (school/conference), Esportivo (sports), Exposição (exhibition), and Social setups for diverse event types.
• Tour 360° Virtual Venue Tour Interactive 360-degree virtual tour of the convention center facilities allowing potential clients to explore venues remotely before booking.
• Event Planning Checklist Guide Downloadable PDF checklist guide for event planning, covering initial planning, furniture selection, security services, audiovisual equipment, contracts, and other event logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000 people per day capacity
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• El Bosque BuffetcoreOthersEl Bosque Buffet provides exclusive gastronomy services for CICB Hospitality, including breakfast and room service. The partnership is presented as a signature element of the guest experience at the on-site hotel.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Riocentro: Rio de Janeiro's largest convention and event center, hosting international fairs, congresses, and sporting events. Closely comparable to CICB in scale, function, and target customer (event organizers and government clients).
• Transamerica Expo Center: One of Brazil's largest convention and exhibition venues, located in São Paulo. Competes directly with CICB for large corporate events, trade fairs, and conventions, and serves a similar organizer-driven customer base.
• Expo Center Norte: Major exhibition and convention complex in São Paulo hosting trade fairs, congresses, and corporate events. Directly comparable to CICB as a multi-purpose venue targeting event organizers with modular halls and large capacity.
• FIERGS - Centro de Eventos: Convention and exhibition facility operated by the Federation of Industries of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre. Comparable as a multi-purpose venue hosting fairs, congresses, and corporate events across multiple industries.
• São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center: Modern exhibition and convention venue in São Paulo focused on large-scale trade shows and corporate events. Comparable to CICB in modular hall capacity and organizer-driven business model.
• Pro Magno Centro de Eventos: São Paulo-based event center hosting corporate conventions, social events, and exhibitions. Comparable in offering multi-format modular spaces and integrated services to event organizers.

Regional players

• Centro de Convenções de Pernambuco: Regional convention center in northeastern Brazil hosting congresses, fairs, and government events. Comparable to CICB in venue type but operates in a different geographic catchment, serving northeastern rather than central Brazilian demand.
• La Rural Predio Ferial de Buenos Aires: Major exhibition and convention complex in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Comparable as a Latin American mega-venue hosting international fairs and congresses, but serves a different national market than CICB.
• Centro Costa Salguero: Large convention and exhibition center in Buenos Aires hosting trade fairs, corporate events, and conferences. Comparable to CICB in scale and function but operates in Argentina rather than Brazil.
• Centro de Convenções de Goiânia: Convention center in Goiânia serving central-western Brazil. Comparable in venue type and target market but at smaller scale than CICB and focused on regional rather than national/international mega-events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsvGwBoXGhz0n0Aon28MKFA
• Facebookfacebook.com/cicbeventosdf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cicbeventosdf
• Instagraminstagram.com/cicb_oficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@cicboficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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