Bengaluru Airport City Limited and Prestige Group Collaborate to Bring World-Class Convention & Exhibition Centre to the City of Bengaluru

In a transformative move set to position Bengaluru among the world’s foremost destinations for global conferences and trade events, Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL) has announced a strategic collaboration with Prestige Group to develop a next-generation Convention & Exhibition Centre (CEC) within the upcoming Bengaluru Airport City precinct.

Anchoring a marquee mixed-use district, the integrated development will house a world-class 8,000-seat Convention and Exhibition Centre, a state-of-the-art performing arts theatre, a luxury hotel, and Grade A office spaces, all seamlessly woven together with curated F&B and global dining experiences to create a vibrant hub for business, hospitality, and cultural exchange.

The CEC has been envisioned as a multi-format, high-impact venue capable of hosting global summits, trade expos, innovation forums, and large-format cultural events.

Mr. Rao Munukutla, Executive Director & CEO, Bengaluru Airport City Limited, remarked: “This partnership with Prestige Group underscores our commitment to creating world-class social infrastructure that not only supports the region’s economic agenda but also elevates India’s stature in the global MICE landscape. The Convention and Exhibition Centre will serve as a powerful enabler of international engagement, innovation exchange, and commercial opportunity—establishing Bengaluru as a preferred destination for marquee global gatherings.”

Strategically located within Bengaluru Airport City, the precinct offers unmatched multimodal connectivity via NH-44, SH-104, the upcoming Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB) West Metro Station, Suburban Rail, and seamless airport access. Supported by integrated infrastructure and a rich amenity base including hotels, retail, entertainment, and business parks, the project is poised to become a benchmark in sustainable, transit-oriented urban development. This marquee urban development is a milestone, and it is our heartfelt tribute to the city we proudly call home.

“Bengaluru has been integral to Prestige Group’s journey for over three decades. With this landmark development—featuring the iconic St. Regis Hotel, a world-class Marriott marquee, a state-of-the-art Convention and Exhibition Centre, and a dedicated Performing Arts theatre, we reaffirm our long-standing commitment to the city’s growth story. This is our way of giving back to Namma Bengaluru by creating infrastructure that drives global visibility, economic opportunity, and cultural vibrancy,” said Mr. Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director, Prestige Group.

About BIAL:
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), closed FY 2024–25 with strong performance across key metrics. The airport became the first in South India to serve over 41.88 million passengers, earning a place in the ACI Large Airport category, and processed 502,480 metric tonnes of cargo. As South India’s busiest airport and the third largest in the country, BLR reached a significant milestone in February 2025, surpassing 350 million cumulative passengers since its opening. In terms of Cargo, BLR Airport continues to be the No. 1 Airport for processing perishable cargo in India for the fourth consecutive year. BIAL’s growth is powered by Fairfax India Holdings Corporation, its majority private promoter. Through significant investment, Fairfax plays a key role in accelerating the airport’s development and transformation.

About Bengaluru Airport City Limited:
Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited, BIAL (operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru). BACL has been founded to develop the Airport City at BLR Airport as a world-class destination of a truly mixed-use development, consisting of Business Parks, Technology Hubs, Health District, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Knowledge Park, Hospitality, Central Park, a multipurpose Concert Arena, and more. The Airport City is developed as an international gateway to a Sustainable, Smart, Vibrant city celebrating a culture of innovation.

The Airport City will embrace Innovation 24×7 and will be the test bed for global urban solutions. This futuristic Airport City is being developed applying core principles of Work, Play, Live, Learn & Create which shall leverage airport accessibility for commercial development and economic growth. BACL is committed to establishing the Airport City as one of India’s leading developments in terms of quality and efficiency and set a benchmark for the future commercial developments in India.

About Prestige Group:
The Prestige Group is one of India’s most respected and diversified real estate developers, with a legacy spanning nearly four decades and a portfolio that includes residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and integrated township projects across major cities. As of March 2025, the Group has delivered 302 projects spanning 193 mn sft and currently has a pipeline of 130 projects across 203 mn sft.