History

The Expo Kielce’s History

The centre dates back to 1992, when Kielce Trade Fair Centre was established;  the first event to take place at the venue was the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO, organised by the Świętokrzyskie Agency for Regional Development. MSPO has grown into Europe's third-largest defence exhibition.

Over the following years, the centre rapidly expanded its portfolio of events and its exhibition and congress facilities. In 2002, the Centre took on the name Targi Kielce;

2006 was another major turning point. That year, the City of Kielce became the company's majority shareholder, while Dr Andrzej Mochoń took the helm as President of the Management Board.

A major milestone in the company’s development came in 2013, with the completion of an extensive modernisation and expansion of the Centre  - the project included Expo Hall 5, the Congress Centre, entrance terminals and a multi-storey car park. These investments significantly expanded the scale and scope of events that could be held in Kielce.

The year 2026 marked another turning point in the company's history, with the opening of a new 18,500-square-meter exhibition hall, including 3,000 square meters of mezzanine space. The venue was designed to accommodate not only the largest trade shows but also congresses, concerts, and events requiring extensive space with a high degree of flexibility.

The same year also brought a major change in how the center presents itself to the market. Since September, the venue has operated under the Expo Kielce brand – a more universal name reflecting the company’s growing international presence. Targi Kielce S.A., however, remains the company's formal legal name.

Today’s Expo Kielce is one of Poland's leading exhibition centres, hosting internationally significant events and continually expanding its offering for exhibitors, organisers and visitors from around the world.