Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center The Austin Convention Center The Austin Convention Center
is located in the heart of the capital of Texas, one of the most affordable cities in America.

The convention center has a convenient downtown location, between the shores of Lady Bird Lake and historic Sixth Street. It has easy access to I-35 and is a short distance from 6,000 downtown hotel rooms. The Building
Stretching over six city blocks and 881,400 gross square feet of space, the Center offers 246,097 square feet of column-free exhibit space divisible into five contiguous halls that

can accommodate 1,289 10’ X 10’ booths. The fifth hall offers retractable riser seating for up to 1,500, making it an ideal location for general sessions, sporting events and concerts. Ballrooms of all sizes are included in this facility’s package. The upper level Grand Ballroom on the north side is one of the largest in Texas, with 43,300 square feet and enough space for over 3,000 to dine in style when Ballrooms D-G are used. Ballrooms A-C (south side) can be divided into rooms ranging in size from 3,896 to 23,418 square feet. The Center boasts of 54 meeting rooms and show offices that offer 61,440 square feet and are located on all four levels. High Tech
The Austin Convention Center, a gigabit rated building that offers complimentary wireless Internet access, continues to bring a new standard for high tech capabilities and services in the meeting facility business. It has upped the ante in the technical convention industry by installing a communication infrastructure capable of moving voice, video and data at 1 billion bits a second. A 24/7 network monitoring system lets the Center take care of the technology while planners focus on their event.

The Austin Convention Center expansion and redevelopment project has reached 65% excavation, tracking right on schedule ...
05/29/2026

The Austin Convention Center expansion and redevelopment project has reached 65% excavation, tracking right on schedule to open in time for the 2029 Spring Festival Season!

We’re digging deep to make room for a bigger, greener convention center and more connected Downtown Austin.

We’re going for gold! LEED Gold, that is. The Austin Convention Center is on track to achieve the prestigious LEED Gold ...
05/27/2026

We’re going for gold!

LEED Gold, that is.

The Austin Convention Center is on track to achieve the prestigious LEED Gold Certification, which means we're going above and beyond to save on energy and water, use sustainable materials, manage waste, and prioritize the health of our planet.

For more info on LEED Gold certification, visit https://www.usgbc.org/leed

05/25/2026

As we head into the weekend, a reminder that most City of Austin administrative offices + other municipal facilities will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of .

👉 More info: bit.ly/4wLcUW4

We're available to speak with your group!We would love to come meet with your group to discuss all the exciting things h...
05/22/2026

We're available to speak with your group!

We would love to come meet with your group to discuss all the exciting things happening with the Austin Convention Center redevelopment and expansion.

Please DM us or contact us by selecting "speaker request" on unconventionalatx.com/contact-us

Thank you to the Downtown Austin Alliance for hosting the State of Downtown!The annual event provides a comprehensive sn...
05/14/2026

Thank you to the Downtown Austin Alliance for hosting the State of Downtown!

The annual event provides a comprehensive snapshot of Downtown Austin's growth, economic vitality, and long-term trends, offering insight into where the district is headed.

A wonderful evening spent with our friends and colleagues celebrating what's to come!

05/12/2026

Come take a look at UnconventionalATX.com's new homepage!

We’ve made it easier to see how the Austin Convention Center redevelopment and expansion is set to enhance Austin as a premier event destination while strengthening the Austin economy, setting green building standards, making contributions to the arts, and more.

Click the link in our bio to check it out!

The Austin Convention Center expansion and redevelopment project was just featured in The American Executive! Follow the...
05/11/2026

The Austin Convention Center expansion and redevelopment project was just featured in The American Executive!

Follow the link below and flip to page 8 for the full story, including an interview with Austin Convention Center Interim Director Katy Zamesnik.

https://www.theamericanexecutive.com/magazines/issue-55

05/06/2026

A year in 35 seconds!

As we pass the one-year mark since demolition began, take a look back at what’s changed.

- Demolition complete
- D-wall installed
- 57% excavated
- First tower crane installed
- First concrete pour complete



City of Austin Capital Delivery Services

We’re excited to share a first look at the Historic Trask House and Kitchen as part of the Austin Convention Center rede...
04/28/2026

We’re excited to share a first look at the Historic Trask House and Kitchen as part of the Austin Convention Center redevelopment.

Dating back to the 1850s, the Trask House is one of the oldest remaining structures in Austin. As the project moves forward, the house and kitchen will be relocated to within a few feet of its original site.

A piece of Austin’s past, thoughtfully integrated into its future, showing that preservation and modernization can co-exist.

Thank you to Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Zo Qadri, University of Texas Professor and Historian Tara Dudley, Preservation Austin Executive Director Lindsey Derrington, Architexas’ Larry Irsik, and LMN/Page Design Architect Ginny Chilton for supporting the project and speaking at today’s event!

Happy Earth Day! The Austin Convention Center is proud to share that we're on track to be the world’s first ILFI Zero Ca...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! The Austin Convention Center is proud to share that we're on track to be the world’s first ILFI Zero Carbon Certified convention center. We're achieving this through mass timber construction, low-carbon concrete, and 100% renewable energy for future operations through the Austin Energy Green Choice program.

Visit UnconventionalATX.com to learn more!

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