QICC is located at Century Square of the Qingdao Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone and enjoys a beautiful view along the seashore. With an area of 250,000 m2, it currently remains the largest venue for exhibition and convention purposes in Shandong province. It was put into use in Aril, 2001 and ever since has marked a rapid development phase of Qingdao exhibition and convention economy.

After the 2nd phase, the total floor area will reach 150,000 m2, which includes an exhibition area of 50,000 m2 and a convention area of 10,000 m2.

QICC has established a broad network with both domestic and overseas exhibition agencies and has joined IAEM. The successful holdings of international exhibitions such as the largest specialized fisheries exposition in Asia "China Fisheries & Seafood Expo", the first international electronic exposition approved by the State Council "China International Consumer Electronics Show", "Qingdao International Fashion Week", and "China International Marine Fair" have become the highlights of QICC. In addition, these successes have greatly promoted the development of exhibition and convention industry in Qingdao as well as the overall economic growth of the city.