The first phase of construction of the exhibition center is opening in July. The opening will be timed to the Ural International Exhibition and Forum of Industry and Innovation «INNOPROM-2011.IEC Ekaterinburg-Expo» will be one of Russia's largest venues for international events.Exhibition complex is located in the heart of Russia, on the border between Europe and Asia.Ekaterinburg is located at the intersection of several federal highways and railways, as well as a large modern international airporУ Koltsovo. The city has a high developed commercial production and implemented a number of investment projects, including big special economic zone. Ekaterinburg occupies the 3rd place in Russia among the best cities for business (Forbes ranking of 2010). The exhibition center is located in a promising area of Ekaterinburg «Novokoltsovsky», in 5 minutes from the international airport «Koltsovo», and in 15 minutes from downtown. By the IEC are convenient road access, besides the exhibition center has convenient parking for 4000 places. The experience of European designers, system analysis of technical equipment and modern engineering systems will provide all facilities for international exhibitions, comfortable stay exhibitors and visitors. Design of the IEC «Ekaterinburg-Expo» was attended by leading European experts — architects of Wulf & Partner (Germany), who designed one of the most modern exhibition centers in Europe — Stuttgart Messe, — as well as the Spanish world-renowned architect Jose Asebilo Marine.In 2012 a multifunctional congress hall with 3500 seats, meeting the highest international standards and equipped with modern equipment for events, concerts and plays will be built and commissioned in the IEC.