Washington Convention Center
Washington Convention Center is equipped to handle events of all sizes, including large events from 500 to 42,000 attendees. Our staff, facilities and services partners are prepared to make your large event a success, no matter the scale!
Washington Convention Center is also a perfect venue for small event (up to 500 attends) Our many meeting rooms are perfectly set up to accommodate small groups, breakout meetings and other events. Experience the same service and beautiful surroundings of large-scale events at the Convention Center.
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located in the Shaw and Mt. Vernon Square neighborhoods in northwest Washington DC. The Center opened in 2003 and features:
•Five exhibit halls on two levels with a total of 703,000 square feet of prime exhibit space
•66 individual meeting rooms totaling 150,000 square feet, located in two major groupings
•40,000 square feet of dedicated registration space
•52,000-square-foot ballroom which can be subdivided into three separate rooms
•120-piece permanent art collection
•65 loading docks
•Metro (subway) station
The Washington Convention Center Authority and the District of Columbia Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau approve all floor plans prior to move-in. Floor plans are not approved without signed and stamped approval from the Center and the District of Columbia Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau. This approval is only preliminary; final approval is given only after an on-site inspection by the District of Columbia Fire Marshal.
Washington Convention Center is also a perfect venue for small event (up to 500 attends) Our many meeting rooms are perfectly set up to accommodate small groups, breakout meetings and other events. Experience the same service and beautiful surroundings of large-scale events at the Convention Center.
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located in the Shaw and Mt. Vernon Square neighborhoods in northwest Washington DC. The Center opened in 2003 and features:
•Five exhibit halls on two levels with a total of 703,000 square feet of prime exhibit space
•66 individual meeting rooms totaling 150,000 square feet, located in two major groupings
•40,000 square feet of dedicated registration space
•52,000-square-foot ballroom which can be subdivided into three separate rooms
•120-piece permanent art collection
•65 loading docks
•Metro (subway) station
The Washington Convention Center Authority and the District of Columbia Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau approve all floor plans prior to move-in. Floor plans are not approved without signed and stamped approval from the Center and the District of Columbia Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau. This approval is only preliminary; final approval is given only after an on-site inspection by the District of Columbia Fire Marshal.
Past Events
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting (ACAAI)
The Annual Meeting Program Committee is hard at work developing best-in-class educational sessions for this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting,..
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November 15 - 19, 2018
West Coast Energy Management Congress
Multi-track sessions led by industry experts... Presented by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the conference is designed to provide..
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June 20 - 21, 2018
BMAC - Buyers Market of American Crafts
For over 30 years, the Buyers Market of American Craft has brought together top makers and retailers from the United States and Canada.Join us at our..
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January 16 - 19, 2015
Adventures in Travel Expo - Washington D.C.
The Most Exciting Travel Show Returns to Washington DC
The 11th Annual Washington D.C. Travel & Adventure Show is where travel lovers come..
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March 7 - 8, 2015
Washington Bridal Showcase Spring Show
Washington Wedding Experience
January 4
11am until 5pm
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC..
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4 January, 2015
NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo
Join us for the 22nd anniversary of the NBC 4 Health & Fitness Expo in Washington, DC! This is the largest, best-attended Consumer Wellness Expo..
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January 10 - 11, 2015
Annual Meeting of the International Urogynecological Association
The Annual Meeting of the International Urogynecological Association will be held on July 21-26, 2014 at Washington Convention Center..
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July 21 - 26, 2014
International Urogynecological Association Annual Meeting
In July 2014, the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and the International Urogynecology Association (IUGA) will jointly host their annual..
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July 21 - 26, 2014
WEEC - World Energy Engineering Congress
AEE is very pleased to bring the WORLD ENERGY ENGINEERING CONGRESS (WEEC) once again to Washington, DC for 2014. Now in its 37th year, the WEEC is..
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October 1 - 2, 2014