The 2009 Micronutrient Forum will be held at the Beijing International Convention Center, located in the heart of the Olympic Games Village and immediately adjacent to the “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube,” which featured prominently in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

The BICC’s is one of the largest facilities in Beijing specifically designed for large professional conferences and exhibitions such as the Micronutrient Forum. Plenary sessions for the Forum will be held in the BICC’s spacious Main Hall, with a significant scientific poster exhibition located on the same level in Hall 2. The space’s 800 square meter foyer area will be devoted to exhibitions, allowing Forum attendees the opportunity to learn about innovative micro-nutrient-related programming and commercial initiatives around the world. The BICC complex also includes a number of cafes, restaurants and social gathering areas for Forum attendees to gather informally. Located approximately 9 kilometers from Tiananmen Square and 11 kilometers from the Central Beijing Railway station, the BICC offers easy access to Beijing’s many sites by metro or taxi.