SMX Convention Center proudly celebrates its victory as the Best Convention & Exhibition Center – Philippines at the 34th TTG Travel Awards 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand. This back-to-back recognition follows its 2024 triumph, solidifying SMX’s standing as the country’s premier MICE venue.

SMX Convention Center Manila transformed into a vibrant canvas of taste, technology, and art as it staged Culinaire 2025: Canvas Reimagined, reaffirming its position as the country’s premier MICE venue and a leading force in the Philippine events industry.

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is bringing its signature brand of event excellence to the Visayas with the launch of SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu, a landmark project rising at South Road Properties (SRP). With a total investment of ₱5.3 billion, the venue is set to open in the third quarter of 2026, setting a new benchmark for convention facilities in the region.

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (SMHCC) proudly announces that SMX Convention Center has once again been recognized as the Best Convention & Exhibition Centre – Philippines at the South East Asia Business Awards 2025, presented by APAC Insider and announced this July 2025. Being the largest privately owned convention center operator in the Philippines, this recognition affirms SMX Convention Center as the country’s leading platform for business, trade, expositions, conferences, and lifestyle events—where ideas meet scale, and experiences are brought to life.

SMX Convention Center, the Philippines’ premier and largest convention center operator, has been recognized by Kalibrr as one of the Top 50 Employers in the Philippines for 2025. This prestigious accolade underscores SMX’s commitment to redefining workforce standards in the events and hospitality sector.

Set to become the Philippines’ largest international exhibition venue under SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) brand portfolio, SMXCITE officially breaks ground in Pasay City. SMX Convention Center, the flagship convention center brand under SMHCC, is redefining the landscape of Philippine events with the launch of SMXCITE, a world-class venue now under development by SM Prime Holdings, Inc. It is strategically located right across SM MOA Arena, within the SM Mall of Asia Complex, which is dubbed as one of the country’s most connected business and lifestyle districts.

In the heart of Clark Freeport Zone, where business meets leisure and history blends seamlessly with modernity, SMX Convention Center Clark continues to shine as one of the country’s premier event venues. The convention center recently earned multiple accolades at the Department of Tourism Region 3’s Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards, reaffirming its role in shaping Central Luzon’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) landscape.

SMX Bacolod and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod joined forces to commemorate a decade of excellence with Salamat Guid: A Festival of Milestones in the City of Smiles, held on November 22. This collaborative celebration not only marked SMX Bacolod’s 10th anniversary but also officially introduced Park Inn as its premier catering partner, underscoring their shared vision to elevate Bacolod’s status as a destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), as well as life’s most cherished celebrations.

SMX Convention Center, the largest operator of convention centers in the Philippines, has secured three additional major awards this year, reaffirming its position as a leader in the country’s Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. SMX was named Best Local Convention Centre 2024 - Philippines by APAC Insider’s South East Asia Business Review, Best Convention Center - Philippines at the World MICE Awards, and earned the highly regarded Best Convention & Exhibition Center – Philippines title at the 33^rd TTG Travel Awards.

SMX Convention Center, through its SMX Academix platform, is proud to announce its collaboration with INSPIRE Leadership Consultancy and TLE Singapore for the LEVEL UP Executive Leadership Program. This 12-week executive certificate program is designed to equip senior business leaders with advanced leadership strategies and practical tools for navigating the complexities of today’s fast-evolving business environment, particularly amid the surge of AI-driven innovations.

Planning a kiddie party can sometimes become overwhelming, but it’s the love we have for the birthday stars that inspire us to craft the perfect celebration for them. SMX Convention Center presents Dreamland: A Kiddie Party Expo, a specialized event dedicated to all party essentials for you to create the perfect kiddie party.

The largest convention center operator in the country SMX Convention Center marked the grand return of its signature culinary event, Culinaire last August 6, 2024 with the captivating theme "Flavor Flix." Over a thousand guests enjoyed a unique dining experience showcasing the culinary excellence of 10 esteemed partner caterers with the thrilling flair of movies and series from popular streaming platforms.

SMX Convention Center is the Philippines’ answer to the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions branch of tourism, and it’s the ideal solution. As the largest convention center operator in the country, it’s strategically placed in key cities for maximum convenience and commutability. An SMX center is always nearby, and ready with a versatile space to accommodate events of any scale.

MICECON 2024, the premier meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) conference in the Philippines, concluded successfully at the SMX Convention Center Clark Pampanga from July 10-12, 2024. This prestigious event brought together industry leaders, stakeholders, and experts to discuss and strategize the future of the MICE industry in the country.

SMX Convention Center, the nation’s premier venue for meetings and events, proudly unveils SMX Academix, a signature event series set to debut at select SMX branches. This initiative is designed to deliver immersive seminars, inspiring talks, and training sessions that empower individuals with the knowledge and skills essential for thriving in today’s dynamic business landscape.

In celebration of National Women’s Month, SMX Convention Center takes pride in giving the opportunity to honor and recognize the importance of strengthening the representation of women in the workforce.

SMX Convention Center Manila has once again emerged as the Philippines’ Best Convention Center during the recently concluded World MICE Awards. After being recognized at the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards under the MICE Venue Award category, SMX Convention Center Manila has taken its name in the MICE industry to a global standard. 

SMX Convention Center Manila has established its name in the MICE industry not only in the Philippines but also in Southeast Asia as it received the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) MICE Venue Award in the Exhibition Venue category held at Vientiane, Laos PDR, last 26 January 2024.

SMX Convention Center Clark and Olongapo bagged multiple awards at the recently concluded Department of Tourism Region 3 – Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards that took place at the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.