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Venues & Convention Centers


Congress Center Hamburg


The Congress Center Hamburg (CCH) was reopened in 2022 after an extensive $345 million overhaul. The total floor area was expanded to 387,000 square feet, including 50 flexible multifunction halls. >> full story

Savannah Convention Center


Following its $276 million expansion project, which was completed in February 2025, the facility now boasts 200,000 square feet of exhibit space, 32 customizable breakout rooms, two ballrooms (40,000 and 25,000 square feet), and a 367-seat auditorium. >> full story

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center


After a $325 million expansion and renovation that took place in 2016, the convention center has a 1.7 million-square-foot footprint with 514,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, two ballrooms, and more than 70 meeting rooms. >> full story

Get Out! San Antonio, Texas


San Antonio, a city with a captivating 300-year history, was once the heart of Spanish Texas and has evolved into a dynamic metropolis where the past and present seamlessly intertwine. >> full story

Get Out! Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Milwaukee, otherwise known as Brew City, is the undisputed beer capital of the world. >> full story

Baird Center


The Baird Center is situated in the downtown area of Milwaukee, WI, and its soaring architecture draws millions of eager eyes every year. In May 2024, the facility completed an extensive $456-million expansion project, just in time to host the Republican National Convention. >> full story

Get Out! Arlington, Texas


When you think of top destinations in Texas, Dallas, Austin, and Houston probably come to mind. But add Arlington to that list. >> full story

Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center


Situated deep in the heart of Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth, the new Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center, which opened its doors in February 2024, is the culmination of an $810 million expansion project. >> full story

Get Out! Nashville, TN


Check out these adventures Nashville has to offer. >> full story

Music City Center


Spread across 16 acres in Nashville, TN, Music City Center is an architectural showpiece that, in its avant-garde design, invokes the spirit of Music City itself as well as the gentle hills of Tennessee. >> full story

Colorado Convention Center


Stretching across 2.2 million square feet, the CCC offers an unbeatable mountain view, and 577,000 contiguous square feet of exhibit space, 63 meeting rooms, and a 5,000-seat theater. >> full story

Oklahoma City Convention Center


The OKCCC opened in January 2021 and perfectly blends charm with modern amenities. The 500,000-square-foot venue includes a 200,730-square-foot exhibit floor divisible into four halls, a 29,874-square-foot ballroom, and a 9,726-square-foot junior ballroom. >> full story

Walter E. Washington Convention Center


Tips to help you exhibit at the Walter E. Washington convention center in downtown Washington, DC. >> full story

America's Most Popular Convention Centers


We surveyed our audience to determine which convention centers were most popular among exhibit and event managers. Based on their responses, we present the list of the 50 Most Popular Convention Centers of 2023. >> full story

Renasant Convention Center


A recent $200 million renovation transformed the Renasant Convention Center in Memphis, TN, into a state-of-the-art facility. >> full story

Kentucky International Convention Center


Located in Louisville's bustling downtown, the recently renovated and expanded Kentucky International Convention Center has transformed into a versatile trade show and event facility. >> full story

Venue Wi-Fi


When I do site visits, I always check the venue's Wi-Fi. But aside from conducting spot checks, how else can I ensure a location's wireless connectivity will meet my event's needs? >> full story

Charlotte Convention Center


Located in vibrant Charlotte Center City, the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina completed a $127 million expansion in October 2021 that added more than 50,000 square feet of meeting and prefunction space. >> full story

Eight Things About Anaheim


If the Anaheim Convention Center is on your annual exhibit-marketing calendar, these eight tips should help you make the most of your time in this experience-rich event destination. >> full story

Québec City Convention Centre


The 300,000-square-foot Québec City Convention Centre is conveniently located in the heart of downtown, making it a delightful destination for meetings and conventions hosting up to 9,000 attendees. >> full story

Overland Park Convention Center


The Overland Park Convention Center is an all-encompassing event resource that regularly outperforms its modest size, earning it the title of Best Small Convention Center in North America in EXHIBITOR's 2022 Centers of Excellence. >> full story

Ground Rules


Several convention centers have statutes that are a bit quirky. See if you can tell which ones are fact and which ones are fiction. >> full story

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center


New York's largest exhibition venue, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center recently completed a $1.5 billion, 1.2 million-square-foot expansion, bringing its total event-related space to 3.3 million square feet. >> full story

Caesars Forum


Located just off the heart of The Strip, the 500,000-square-foot Caesars Forum is the newest Caesars Entertainment property in Las Vegas. >> full story

Orange County Convention Center


The OCCC in Orlando, FL, is a giant among giants, weighing in as the third largest trade show facility in the country. With 2.1 million square feet of exhibit space, 70 meeting rooms, and 226 breakout rooms, the venue's footprint sprawls over a whopping 7.1 million square feet. >> full story

We've Got Your GBAC


Everything you need to know about GBAC STAR facility accreditation >> full story

Las Vegas Convention Center


The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) just got even bigger with the completion of the $980 million West Hall, which added 600,000 square feet of exhibit space and 150,000 square feet of meeting space. >> full story

Safe Space


Patricia Olinger, executive director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), explains how the GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation program is helping convention centers and hotels prepare to safely reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. >> full story

Huntington Convention Center


Located in downtown Cleveland, the Huntington Convention Center offers spectacular views of Lake Erie and a focus on sustainability. >> full story

Palm Springs Convention Center


Situated in the iconic Coachella Valley, the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA, boasts 180,000 square feet of meeting space. >> full story

Phoenix Convention Center


Tips to help you exhibit at the Phoenix Convention Center. >> full story

Washington State Convention Center


From the outside, the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle is a composite of concrete and emerald-hued glass, which is fitting since the WSCC stands in the heart of the Emerald City. >> full story

The Broadmoor


Nestled in picturesque Colorado Springs, CO, The Broadmoor is a 5,000-acre campus dotted with Italian Renaissance-style structures, including the century-old Broadmoor Main building. >> full story

Georgia World Congress Center


Nestled in the heart of Atlanta's bustling downtown, the Georgia World Congress Center sits on a sprawling 200-acre campus of three interconnected buildings that contain 1.5 million square feet of exhibition space and 98 meeting rooms. >> full story

San Jose McEnery Convention Center


The 520,000-square-foot San Jose McEnery Convention Center is infused with the kind of cutting-edge thinking that makes Silicon Valley the epicenter of innovation. >> full story

Greater Columbus Convention Center


Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, OH, the Greater Columbus Convention Center sits atop the city's Union Station train depot. >> full story

Carpe Per Diem


See if you can match the details about a locale and its average per diem with the city itself in this month's quiz. >> full story

McCormick Place


McCormick Place is just minutes from downtown Chicago and welcomes nearly 3 million visitors each year. The state-of-the-art convention center is the largest in North America and comprises four buildings: the North and South buildings, the West Building, and the Lakeside Center. >> full story

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center


Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River at the epicenter of the city's cultural landscape, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCC) boasts 1.1 million square feet of exhibit space that can be divided into 12 halls. >> full story

Miami Beach Convention Center


Surrounded by palm trees in the heart of Miami Beach, FL, the 52-acre campus of the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) recently completed a three-year, $620 million renovation. The expanded 1.4-million-square-foot space now boasts nearly 500,000 square feet of exhibit facilities. >> full story

Pennsylvania Convention Center


Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) is a landmark rife with history and spectacular architectural details. The PCC offers 1 million square feet of meeting space including seven exhibit halls, two ballrooms, 82 meeting rooms, and a 10-story glass atrium. >> full story

George R. Brown Convention Center


Totaling 1.85 million square feet, the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) in Houston opened in 1987. The GRB boasts a ballroom, theater, conference rooms, 88 meeting rooms, a 90,000-square-foot mezzanine, a 97,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza, and two levels of exhibition halls. >> full story

Stranger Things


How well do you know your convention centers? Test your knowledge of popular expo venues' unique features and details. >> full story

Moscone Center


The Moscone Center spans 20 acres in the heart of downtown San Francisco, surrounded by a vibrant neighborhood filled with restaurants, theaters, parks, and museums. >> full story

Raleigh Convention Center


The Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) features an airy mezzanine adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows, a 150,000-square-foot exhibit hall, and 30,000 square feet of meeting areas among 20 rooms. >> full story

Anaheim Convention Center


Featuring a striking glass facade and a 10,000-square-foot balcony overlooking Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center is perfectly suited for large events and those hoping to add a dash of Disney magic to their meetings and expositions. >> full story

Cobo Center


Boasting 722,500 square feet, the Cobo Center along Detroit's revitalized riverfront first opened more than 50 years ago. >> full story

Kentucky Exposition Center


The Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) boasts 1.3 million square feet of flexible exhibit space and 300 acres of outdoor function space. >> full story

Centers of Attention


Grab your passport and see if you can guess where these eight international convention centers are located. >> full story

America's Center Convention Complex


With more than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space, the America's Center Convention Complex comprises the Cervantes Convention Center, The Dome at America's Center, the St. Louis Executive Conference Center, and the Ferrara Theatre. >> full story

Indiana Convention Center


Known as the "Crossroads of America," Indianapolis is home to the Indiana Convention Center (ICC), featuring more than a half-million square feet of contiguous exhibit space. >> full story

Myrtle Beach Convention Center


Located just minutes from the South Carolina shoreline, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center makes it easy to combine business and pleasure. The venue features 250,000 square feet of flexible meeting and exhibit space, making it one of the largest trade show facilities on the East Coast. >> full story

Baltimore Convention Center


Located in downtown Baltimore adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the BCC is close to the Inner Harbor and Little Italy neighborhoods, providing a wealth of entertainment and dining options for trade show attendees. >> full story

International Exposition Center


Originally incarnated as the Cleveland Bomber Plant in 1942, the International Exposition Center in Cleveland, better known as the I-X Center, is a sprawling venue with 1.2 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space on a 2-million-square-foot campus. >> full story

Hawaii Convention Center


The HCC's Hawaiian art collection, tropical landscaping, and proximity to the legendary Waikiki Beach are the finishing touches for a venue that has been dubbed one of the most beautiful convention centers in the world. >> full story

Mandalay Bay Convention Center


Anchoring the south end of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the Mandalay Bay Convention Center is the fifth largest exhibition center in the country thanks to a $70 million expansion that pushed the venue's total footprint past 2 million square feet. >> full story

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center


With a 2-million-square-foot campus, the facility boasts more than 1 million square feet of exhibition space plus three ballrooms, more than 80 meeting rooms, an arena, a theater, and one of the largest column-free contiguous exhibit spaces in the United States. >> full story

Minneapolis Convention Center


Opened in 1990, the Minneapolis Convention Center boasts 475,000 square feet of exhibition space, 87 meeting rooms, and a state-of-the-art, 3,400-seat auditorium on a 1.6 million-square-foot campus. >> full story

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center


Tips to help you exhibit at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center >> full story

Los Angeles Convention Center


Tips to help you exhibit at the Los Angeles Convention Center. >> full story

Utah Valley Convention Center


Tips to help you exhibit at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, UT. >> full story

San Diego Convention Center


Tips to help you exhibit at the San Diego Convention Center. >> full story

There's No Place Like...


From sea creatures and aircraft carriers to rockets and racehorses, these venues have something for everyone - including reasonable rental rates. >> full story

Strip Tease


Feeling lucky? Match famed Las Vegas venues with their descriptions in this quiz. >> full story

Behind Closed Doors


How do you cut through the marketing hype and choose the right venue for your event? Use these questions and tips for your next site inspection. >> full story

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