Meeting Your Needs Day & Night in Austin, Texas
The Austin Convention Center, a premier facility located in the heart of the capital city’s downtown business district, has emerged as a leader in the convention and meeting industry. Situated between the shores of Lady Bird Lake and historic Sixth Street, it is a short distance from 5,500 downtown hotel rooms. An impressive facility that is constructed of native Texas materials, from rustic limestone to polished granite, the Austin Convention Center’s different facades reflect the architectural diversity of an historic and vibrant city.
The Austin Convention Center spans six city blocks with 374,255 square feet of exhibit and meeting space. The five column-free exhibit halls totaling 246,097 square feet, accommodate 1,289 10’ X 10’ exhibit booths. The fifth hall offers retractable riser seating for up to 1,500, making it an ideal location for general sessions, performances and sporting events. Seven ballrooms ranging from 3,896 to 43,300 square feet in size and 54 meeting rooms and show offices, totaling 61,440 square feet, complete the four-story convention center. Most pre-function spaces also have generous, attractive views of downtown Austin.
Ample parking is provided in two parking garages with a total capacity of 1,600 spaces. Convenient shuttle drop-offs are located along Trinity and Cesar Chavez streets.
High Tech at its Best!
At the Austin Convention Center, customized technology is the standard! Rated one of the most technologically advanced convention centers in the country, this gigabit rated facility can support thousands of wireless computers. The convention center offers 255 Mbps+ Internet connectivity over multiple connections and complimentary high speed wireless Internet. On-site engineers design, install and support clients’ networking needs.
Going Green at ACC!
A leading destination in Green meetings, the Austin Convention Center is committed to supporting and encouraging sustainable practices to protect and improve the environment. An active Energy Star Partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, the Center is registered with the US Green Building Council and is working toward a LEED EB certification.
Austin by Night
As the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin echoes with the sound of country, rock ‘n’ roll, blues, jazz and Tejano. Austin has more live music venues per capital than Nashville, New York City, Los Angeles, and anywhere else in the nation. Today, the city hosts nearly 200 venues, which means visitors can catch a show any day of the week, at almost any time!
The Austin Convention Center is just down the street from the city’s vibrant nightlife, where attendees can also enjoy everything from fine dining in four-star restaurants, to down-home barbecue and authentic Tex-Mex.
Austin by Day
During the day, visitors can enjoy the capital city’s many historical attractions, including the State Capitol, the LBJ Presidential Library, the Texas State History Museum, the Blanton Museum of Art, and many more museums and art galleries. Or, one can experience the beauty of central Texas, captured by downtown’s Lady Bird Lake, bordered by ten miles of trails enjoyed by runners, walkers and cyclists. Surrounded by three lakes and a network of parks, Austin offers the perfect environment for enjoying the best of nature.
Professional Staff Committed to Excellence
There’s more to the Austin Convention Center than the building’s sophisticated features, and its flexible, practical and planner-friendly floor plans. The gracious and professional staff’s commitment to provide world-class service to its customers brings clients back year after year.
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For more information, contact:
Terri McBride, Public Information Officer/Media Relations, Austin Convention Center Department
512.404.4020 or terri.mcbride@ci.austin.tx.us
