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823000 Organisation of conventions and trade shows

Information: This code has a codification rule

This type includes the organisation, promotion and/or management of events, for example:

  • business and trade shows
  • company events
  • general or specialised exhibitions
  • conferences and conventions
  • seminars, symposiums and workshops
  • farmers’ markets and craft fairs

This type also includes the management and provision of the staff to operate the facilities in which the aforementioned events take place but only if the management and provision of staff are performed in association with the organisation, promotion and/or management of such events.

This type excludes:

  • erection of exhibition stands/booths depending on the type of installation performed, see division 43
  • organisation of cultural events (e.g. film festivals, musicals or dance festivals), see 903900
  • technical planning, supply, setting-up and operation of audiovisual equipment and special effects associated with the organisation of artistic events, 903900
  • organisation of sporting events, see 931900
  • technical planning, supply, setting-up and operation of audiovisual equipment and special effects associated with the organisation of non-artistic events, see 932900
  • organisation of personal ceremonies or celebrations, including weddings, name-giving ceremonies, birthday parties, etc., see 969900

Is the unit organizing the event or providing the space? If the unit is organizing the event, such as planning, coordinating, or managing events, classify it under 823000. If the unit is providing the space for events, such as renting venues or facilities, classify it under 932900.