Atlanta

Discover the Georgia World Congress Centre (GWCC)

Size: It boasts 1.5 million square feet of trade show space, and the GWCC holds the title of the world’s largest LEED-certified convention centre.

Benefit: The GWCC provides a range of flexible and vibrant spaces, hosting hundreds of top trade show events annually, comprising three interconnected buildings.

Location: Nestled in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Centre (GWCC) is ideally situated. Just moments away from the GWCC entrance, visitors can explore the 22-acre Centennial Olympic Park, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is the home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. You can also visit the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame and the recently renovated State Farm Arena.

 

Baltimore

Discover the Baltimore Convention Centre (BCC)

Size: The BCC boasts an impressive 300,000 square feet of connecting trade show space, along with 85,000 square feet of flexible meeting areas spanning across 50 rooms. Additionally, it offers a 36,672-square-foot ballroom, making it well-equipped to host a wide range of events.

Benefit: The Baltimore Convention Centre (BCC) is the leading destination in the Mid-Atlantic region for trade shows, conventions, meetings, and lots of other events. The BCC opened in August 1979, becoming an instrumental venue in fostering economic progression and boosting tourism throughout the area.

Location: The BCC catalysed the construction of Baltimore’s Inner Harbour, setting the stage for acclaimed points of interest such as Harbourplace and the National Aquarium. The triumph of the BCC has prompted additional ventures in entertainment, retail, and dining, solidifying Baltimore’s reputation as a lively location.

 

Chicago

Discover the Premier Convention Destination in North America

Size: McCormick Place spans over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space and consists of four modern structures, allowing it to host a variety of events, including conferences, trade shows, and other events.

Benefit: McCormick Place features excellent amenities and advanced infrastructure, complemented by breathtaking views of Chicago’s skyline. Offering an unparalleled experience, it stands as the largest and most versatile convention facility on the continent.

Location: Nestled along Chicago’s scenic lakefront, McCormick Place is an ideal Location, just moments from downtown.

 

Colorado Convention Centre

Discover the Colorado Convention Centre

Size: The Colorado Convention Centre in Denver spans across 2.2 million square feet. If you wanted to exhibit, it has 584,000 square feet of exhibition space, which can be separated into 6 halls. We can’t forget that there are two ballrooms and there’s also a theatre which seats 5,000.

Benefits: The Colorado Convention Centre (CCC) has achieved LEED Existing Building certification and upholds an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. A benefit of the CCC is that it is so close to Denver’s pedestrian-friendly downtown, where there are many hotels, restaurants, and bars. It provides a wealth of advantages, such as:

Location: 13,000 hotels are a short distance away from the centre, in the prime downtown location. Downtown Denver stands out as one of America’s most vibrant and neat cities. The Mile High City boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year.

 

Houston

Discover the George R. Brown Convention Centre

Size: The GRB in Houston boasts an impressive total area of 1.85 million square feet, making it one of the biggest trade show centres in the United States. This GRB has 7 trade show spaces, a 31,000 square foot ballroom, over 100 meeting rooms, and a 3,600-seat amphitheatre.

Benefit: The GRB has undergone several expansions to enhance its capacity. In 2001, three exhibition halls and 1,200 hotel rooms were added. In 2016, Avenida Plaza was introduced, providing an outdoor event and leisure space with a variety of dining and entertainment options. The GRB has great accessibility with the Houston centre being accessible by MetroRail, and to get to the hotels, you need only walk across the sky bridges.

Location: Numerous hotels connect seamlessly to the venue, making accommodation a breeze. The Marriott Marquis and the Hilton Americas are some hotel options. The Avenida Plaza is within walking distance, placing visitors right in the heart of downtown, surrounded by dining, sports venues, and entertainment options.

 

Indianapolis

Discover the Indiana Convention Centre & Lucas Oil Stadium

Size: The Indiana Convention Centre & the Lucas Oil Stadium comprises over 745,000 square feet of exhibit space. When you look at each individually the Indiana Convention Centre is 566,000 square feet and the Lucas Oil Stadium has 1.8 million square feet of space and holds a capacity of 63,000.

Benefits: The ICC is positioned in a convenient location, being in downtown Indianapolis. It also has huge, continuous trade show space. It has a key focus on sustainability and accessibility efforts. The centre uses a CPI Daylighting system and low-flow toilets. Plus, it provides accessible restrooms, parking, and a lactation room for breastfeeding mothers.

Location: The ICC is situated within a six-block area of downtown Indianapolis. There are multiple accommodation options with 4,721 hotel rooms directly connected to the trade show centre, and a total of 7,175 rooms within a short distance of the centre. Downtown Indianapolis has many dining options that can tailor to what you need. You can visit the famous Indianapolis Museum of Art. Navigation through the city is simple, as there is a great public transport system and many bike stations. The ICC is also 15 minutes from the Indianapolis International Airport.

 

Las Vegas

Discover the Las Vegas Convention Centre:

Size: 3 million square feet of exhibition and meeting space. 225 meeting rooms.

Benefits: For an amazing 26 years in a row, Las Vegas has been named the leading trade show destination in North America by Trade Show News Network. The Las Vegas Convention Centre is home to some of the biggest and most esteemed conventions, including CES, the National Association of Broadcasters, and SEMA.

Location: The LVCC is located just a short distance from 150,000 hotel rooms. Whilst the Las Vegas Monorail offers a fast and convenient way to navigate the Las Vegas Strip. It connects riders to an array of world-class amenities. Also, the Vegas Loop at the LVCC features an underground structure, comprising about two miles of tunnels designed for all-electric, zero-emission Tesla vehicles. This is capable of transporting over 4,400 convention attendees per hour, the perfect choice for convenience, and it’s free of charge!

 

Los Angeles

Discover the Los Angeles Convention Centre

Size: The Los Angeles Convention Centre offers an impressive 867,000 square feet of adaptable space, which includes five unique exhibit halls, 64 meeting rooms, and generous outdoor areas to meet all your event needs.

Benefit: This LEED-certified facility plays a role in supporting global sustainability through its intentional design, construction, and operational practices that promote both environmental and human well-being. Drawing millions of visitors annually, the Centre is celebrated globally as a top destination for trade shows, conventions and exhibitions.

Location: Located in the lively centre of Downtown Los Angeles, the trade show centre serves a crucial economic function in the Southern California area. It represents a durable symbol of environmental sustainability and social liability.

 

Miami

Discover the Miami Beach Convention Centre (MBCC)

Size: The MBCC has 500,000 square feet of trade show space, a ballroom, 4 four smaller ballrooms, 84 breakout rooms and a versatile outdoor space.

Benefit: After a remarkable $640 million revamp, the MBCC now offers an outstanding, ultramodern event space perfect for trade shows and other events. The MBCC is also a LEED Silver certified green building.

Location: Situated close to the vibrant South Beach, Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive, the MBCC is an ideal choice for your next event.

 

New Orleans

Discover the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre

Size: The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre is the 7^th largest trade show centre in the US and is about 3 million square feet, with 1.1 million square feet dedicated to trade show space.

Benefits: The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre is a spacious venue in a central location. It attracts large-scale events and brings in lots of job opportunities. The NOENMCC achieved its first LEED Gold certification,

Location: The NOENMCC is in the Central Business District of New Orleans, next to the Mississippi River. Visitors can explore the rich history of New Orleans, with everything nearby, such as, the French Quarter.

 

New York

Discover the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre New York

Size: The centre is 4.5 million square feet. It offers 850,000 square feet of exhibit space—500,000 square feet of this trade show space is continuous space.

Benefits: “40,000 companies choose the Javits Centre as their preferred venue each year, making it the busiest convention centre nationwide.” The centre has supported New York’s reclamation and rebirth. The centre has extensive assets and resources.

Location: The convention centre boasts a trade show space situated along the picturesque Hudson River. There are plenty of attractions nearby, including Hudson Yards, which features a variety of shops, restaurants, and hotels.

  

Orlando

Discover the Orange County Convention Centre (OCCC)

Size: The North-South Building features an impressive 1.1 million square feet of contiguous exhibition space, with 950,282 square feet dedicated solely to exhibitions. This facility also includes two ballrooms, the Linda Chapin Theatre, and two general assembly areas, each measuring 92,466 square feet.

Benefits: The Orange County Convention Centre (OCCC) provides a wide range of event options within two beautiful structures: the West Building and the North-South Building.

Location:  The OCCC is situated in Central Florida, just a short fifteen-minute drive from Orlando International Airport. After $1 billion has been invested into the area, there has been an influx of new accommodation and entertainment options.

 

Phoenix

Discover the Phoenix Convention Centre

Size: The Phoenix Convention Centre consists of the North and West Buildings, which are interconnected. Together, they offer 502,500 square feet of trade show space, two ballrooms and 81 meeting rooms.

Benefit: The PCC offers state-of-the-art technology, many high-quality hotel options, lots of versatile event area options and it is conveniently reachable by plane, car or train.

Location: A short walk from the PCC is 3,000 hotel rooms and over 6,000 hotel rooms by the Light Rail System. The Light System links the Phoenix Convention Centre and the Sky Harbor International Airport. The area has many dining choices, live music and professional sporting events withing walking distance.

 

San Diego

Discover the San Diego Convention Centre

Size: The San Diego Convention Centre boasts an impressive 2.6 million square feet of space. This includes:

• 615,701 square feet of trade show space
• 204,114 square feet of meeting space
• 284,494 square feet of pre-function, lobby, and registration areas
• 184,514 square feet of outdoor terrace space

 

Benefits: The SDCC has been awarded ‘the Venue of Excellence award’ from the International Association of Venue Managers. It has also been awarded the ‘A Top 25 Centre of Excellence’ award from EXHIBITOR Magazine in 2024. And in 2023, the Wall Street Journal ranked the centre in the top 4 rankings of US convention centres. Comic-Con is the venue’s largest event and it contributes an estimated regional impact of over $160 million annually.

 Location: The convention centre is situated along the beautiful San Diego bay, whilst it is a short distance from the buzzing Gaslamp Quarter.

 

Washington

Discover the Walter E Washington Convention Centre

Size: The Walter E Washington Convention Centre is an impressive 2.3 million square feet. The trade show space has 700k sq. ft of exhibiting space and 77 meeting rooms.

Benefits: The venue has multiple physical enhancements over the years. The trade show centre became the first United States facility to implement BIOPROTECT™ by SurfaceGuard. This is a technology established by NASA to eliminate COVID-19. Also, it was the first Northeast centre to earn the GBAC STAR™ certification.

Location: The convention centre is situated in an amazing location, being in the heart of downtown DC, where there are a multitude of hotels, restaurants, and shops.