SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu is set to welcome its first major industry exhibitions this November, marking an important milestone for the growing events and exhibitions landscape in the Visayas. SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) will officially open the new venue to major industry gatherings from November 26 to 28, 2026, with the 15th Anniversary Edition of PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas and Visayas Business Connect Expo 2026 leading its inaugural event line-up.
Occupying two levels of the new convention facility, the simultaneous exhibitions will bring together exhibitors, trade buyers, contractors, developers, and business operators from construction, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, and other key industries. Their staging will also serve as the first major showcase of SMX Seaside Cebu’s capacity to accommodate large-scale, multi-sector trade events.
Presented by the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) and managed by Global-Link MP, PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas will take place alongside Visayas Business Connect Expo, which is organized by Global-Link MP. Together, the exhibitions will provide participating companies with opportunities to present their products, technologies, and industry solutions to a broad market.
SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu Opens with 21,000 Square Meters of Event Space
Located at Cebu’s South Road Properties (SRP), SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu is adjacent to SM Seaside City Cebu and the SM Seaside Cebu Arena. The new facility offers 21,000 square meters of flexible, leasable event space designed to accommodate exhibitions, conventions, corporate functions, and large-scale gatherings.
Its expansive halls are designed to support different exhibition requirements, including heavy equipment displays and high-volume visitor traffic. The facility’s flexible event spaces also allow it to accommodate diverse industry gatherings, making it the setting for two major exhibitions covering several business sectors during its opening.
For SMHCC, welcoming two established industry events as the venue’s inaugural exhibitions represents an important step in introducing the new convention facility to event organizers and participating industries.
“Having two major trade gatherings as the inaugural events of SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu is a strong affirmation of the property’s potential and the confidence of event organizers in what it can offer. Beyond opening a new convention infrastructure, we are particularly pleased that its first major events will bring together diverse industries and exhibitors, creating opportunities for trade, collaboration, and commercial activity. This is an important milestone for SMHCC and for the continued development of the Philippine MICE sector,” said Walid Wafik, Senior Vice President for Operations of SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.
PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas and Four Specialized Trade Shows Bring Industries Together
The opening line-up will feature PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas, one of the country’s established construction and building industry trade exhibitions. Running alongside it, Visayas Business Connect Expo will bring together four specialized trade shows covering printing, packaging and plastics; transport and logistics; hotel and food service supplies; and beauty, health, and wellness.
The combined exhibitions will bring multiple industries together under one roof, creating a shared platform for exhibitors and trade buyers across different business sectors. Their simultaneous staging will also demonstrate how SMX Seaside Cebu can accommodate varied exhibition requirements within its expansive event spaces.
Janytte Siega, General Manager of SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu, highlighted the significance of having the two exhibitions as the venue’s first major trade shows.
“Welcoming PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas and Visayas Business Connect Expo as our debut trade shows is a strong start for SMX Seaside Cebu. The scale and diversity of these events allow us to demonstrate the flexibility of our halls and our ability to accommodate different exhibition requirements under one roof. We look forward to providing organizers, exhibitors, and visitors with a venue that supports the successful staging of their events,” said Siega.
For Global-Link MP, the exhibitions also provide an opportunity to bring together businesses and trade buyers from Cebu and the wider Visayas region.
Patrick-Lawrence Tan, CEO of Global-Link MP Events International, Inc., emphasized the importance of bringing PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas back to the region and complementing the exhibition with specialized trade shows.
“We are proud to bring the country’s largest construction equipment and building expo back to the region. We are deeply honored by the trust and confidence that the Philippine Constructors Association has placed in Global-Link MP. To complement PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas and maximize business opportunities across sectors, we have co-located four specialized trade shows, utilizing the expansive floor area of SMX Seaside Cebu and attracting trade buyers from across Cebu and the broader Visayas region,” said Tan.
A Major Opening Showcase for Cebu’s Exhibition Industry
The simultaneous staging of PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas and Visayas Business Connect Expo 2026 is expected to establish a strong opening showcase for SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu. By bringing together construction, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, and other industries, the exhibitions will demonstrate the venue’s ability to host expansive, multi-sector trade gatherings.
For SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., the inaugural events represent more than the opening of a new convention facility. They also mark a milestone in the continued development of the Philippine MICE sector, with SMX Seaside Cebu providing 21,000 square meters of event space for exhibitions, conventions, and corporate gatherings.
The two exhibitions will take place from November 26 to 28, 2026, across Levels 1 and 2 of SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu at South Road Properties, Cebu City.
Event Details
- Events: 15th Anniversary Edition of PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas and Visayas Business Connect Expo 2026
- Dates: November 26–28, 2026
- Venue: SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu, Levels 1 and 2, South Road Properties, Cebu City
