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Plan your next event at the Austin Convention Center. Experience Austin from the very heart of the city, with over 11,000 downtown hotel rooms a short distance away. We provide full wireless internet connectivity with five contiguous, column-free exhibit halls.

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Details of the space

Within our walls, we have five contiguous, column-free exhibit halls with 247,052 sq. ft. of space. Your attendees will enjoy high-speed, complimentary wireless internet wherever they are in the venue.

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Location and Accommodations

We’re located at the epicenter of downtown Austin. Our venue is surrounded by over 11,000 downtown hotel rooms within a two-mile radius.

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Virtual Tour

Get inspired and explore the Austin Convention Center’s pre-function space, exhibit halls, and ballrooms. Imagine how your event can transform the space.

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Services

Technology, catering, utilities, security & safety are managed by our in-house expert team. Discover what makes them a cut above the rest.

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Walking People

“We have been working with all (divisions) at the convention center for several years on this event, and the staff continues to provide excellent service. We appreciate everyone helping to make the event a success!”

- Jennifer Roush, Texas Travel Industry Association; 2018 TTIA Unity Dinner

Parking Information

Two Garages

  • 201 EAST 2ND STREET
    10-story, 1,000-space garage just two blocks west of the facility.
    Entrances on Brazos and San Jacinto
    Clearance Height: 6’9”
  • 601 EAST 5TH STREET
    5-story, 685-space garage just north of the facility
    Entrance on 5th Street
    Clearance Height: 6’11”

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Downtown & Vicinity

Easy to access the Austin Convention Center at its central downtown location from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, I-35, or Loop 1 by car or public transportation.

The Austin Convention Center is located at 500 E. Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, circled by 10,155 hotel room swithin a two-mile radius.

  • By the end of 2020, 12,144 hotel rooms are projected to be available downtown.
  • By the end of 2019, 11,389 hotel rooms are projected to be available downtown

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