Water & Membrane China (Shanghai) 2005 will be held at Shanghai Exhibition Center in downtown Shanghai, China. The Shanghai Exhibition Center (SEC) has a total floor space of 80,000 square meters, of which 22,000 square meters are open for exhibition purposes. After significant renovations in 2001, the facility has up-to-date electric, electronic, networking and ventilation systems. On the premises are dozens of conference rooms, restaurants, and coffee shops. Outside has ample parking, but exhibitors might find the short walk to many of Shanghai's star-rated hotels even more convenient.