The Bordeaux Gironde Convention Bureau (BGCB) is a non-profit association established to promote the city of Bordeaux and the Gironde department as a destination for meetings, incentive trips, congresses and exhibitions (MICE). The BGCB is a privileged contact for organisers seeking help in choosing venues, service providers and activities to suit their needs, and in preparing their event.

The BGCB was founded by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the City of Bordeaux, the Bordeaux Urban Community, and the Gironde General Council.

Key figures:
Established in 1992
3 employees
2008 budget: 329,733 euros
173 congress bids processed in 2008, representing 44,000 delegates for a total of 141,000 days
52 confirmed conventions or seminars, representing 10,250 delegates staying a total of 34,000 days.
25 candidacies (10 national, 11 European, and 4 international)
11 congresses confirmed in the city in 2008 for an estimated turnover of 2.76 million euros