It's connected to nearby hotels and surrounded by walkable dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The beautiful, state-of-the-art Mobile Convention Center, located on the water in the heart of downtown Mobile, Alabama, is one of the premier convention centers in the country. This multi-purpose facility is owned by the City of Mobile and managed by Oak View Group. Built in 1993, the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center features 317,000 square feet of meeting space with 18 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and two exhibit halls. Each year, the Convention Center hosts more than 175,000 guests for national and state conferences and meetings, as well as annual local events. Some of our most notable annual events include the Panini Senior Bowl Meet the Players Fan Experience, Mardi Gras balls, Junior League of Mobile’s Christmas Jubilee and the Mobile Boat Show.