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Press Releases

Check out our press releases page regularly to stay up to date with what’s going on here at the Austin Convention Center.

April 17, 2025

Austin Convention Center Launches UnconventionalATX, Ushering in a Bold New Era for Downtown

The Austin Convention Center is marking a new chapter in the City’s evolution with a special commemorative event on April 17, 2025. The event and beam signing celebrated the launch of UnconventionalATX, a visionary convention center redevelopment project designed to create a walkable, sustainable, and globally competitive convention space in the heart of downtown Austin.

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March 3, 2025

March 2025 Lineup Features SXSW, Aesthetic MEET Before Austin Convention Center Closes for Redevelopment

The current Austin Convention Center will host its final events in March 2025 before closing its doors for a long-awaited redevelopment and expansion. The month will mark the end of an era for the beloved venue, which has been a cornerstone of Austin’s cultural and professional gatherings. As the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festival and The Aesthetic MEET 2025 take place, they will host events in the space that has welcomed countless attendees over the years.

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February 25, 2025

Austin Convention Center Unveils First Look at Unconventional ATX: A Bold Vision for a Walkable, Sustainable and Culturally Vibrant Future Downtown

The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) has released the first renderings of the new Austin Convention Center, marking a major milestone in the city’s downtown transformation. Designed by LMN/Page, a joint venture, this cutting-edge facility will seamlessly integrate innovative architecture, sustainability, and public art to create a world-class event space in the heart of Austin.

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