ACC Liverpool’s final completion, marked as a major event was held in all parts of the new facility for the first time.

Around 1,700 delegates from the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) made use of all of the BT Convention Centre’s stunning new facilities – including its three state-of-the-art auditoriums and 18 breakout rooms on the newly-completed upper floor.

The organisation’s four-day Annual Meeting, from 22^nd to 25^th April, which includes a conference and exhibition, marks the final completion of ACC Liverpool. The facility has opened in phases since the launch event of Liverpool’s year as Capital of Culture at the Echo Arena on January 12.

This was followed by the opening of the lower part of the BT Convention Centre in late February - with its 3725 square metre multi-purpose hall being used for events such as the Liberal Democrats Spring Conference.

The BSR event however is the first time all parts of the facility will be used and therefore marks its final completion. It is the biggest event so far to be held in the BT Convention Centre. The organisation has signed a two-year deal to come to the city in 2008 and 2014 and is hoping to extend this further. 

Sarah Abbott, Head of Education and Events, BSR, said: “There are few venues capable of hosting an event as large and complex as ours, which has both conference and exhibition elements. ACC Liverpool’s facilities are absolutely ideal for both.

“We’re really looking forward to coming to Liverpool for the first time and this year’s event is on course to be our biggest ever. We’ve been very impressed by both the standard of the facilities at the venue, but also by the staff - who we can’t praise enough.’

Jacquie Rogers, General Manager of the BT Convention Centre, said: “BSR’s Annual Meeting is one of the most prestigious events in the industry and we’re absolutely delighted that they have committed to come to Liverpool for two years.