2014 FWCM - Event guide - Cities/Venues - Bilbao

Bilbao is the capital city of the Biscay province. Formerly an industrial stronghold of Spain, it has recently undergone major urban renewal, focusing on tourism and services while also investing in ecology and environment friendly technologies and infrastructure. Over the last decade, Bilbao hosted many international events and was regonised as the World's Best Congress Centre in 2003.

City info
Capital of the province of Biscay (Basque Country)
Founded in 1300
Situated on the bank of the Nervion River
Population: 360,000 (estimated)



Arena: Bizkaia Arena
Address: Ronda de Azkue, 1, 48902 Ansio-Barakaldo (Bizkaia)
Capacity: 16,200 spectators
Two Scoreboards
Audio/Video Set-up Control Room
VIP Zone
Press Conference Room
Multi-function Rooms
Parking (4,400 spaces)