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The Austin Convention Center
Is a LEED® Gold certified building 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 6,500 downtown hotel rooms.
The facility’s expansion has allowed events to expand their conventions, trade shows and expos. It has also brought new conventions and visitors to Austin and its convention center.
The Building
Constructed of native Texas materials, from rustic limestone to polished granite, the facilityÁ€™s different facades reflect the architectural diversity of an historic and vibrant city. Most pre-function spaces have generous, attractive views of downtown Austin, and the liberal use of windows keeps this facility from getting that Á€œclosed inÁ€« feeling. Stretching over six city blocks and 881,400 gross square feet of space, the Center offers 247,052 square feet of column-free exhibit space divisible into five contiguous halls that can accommodate 1,289 10Á€™ X 10Á€™ 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 facilityÁ€™s package. The upper level Grand Ballroom on the north side is one of the largest in Texas, with 40,510 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 58,000 square feet and are located on all four levels. They are designed for maximum flexibility and are perfect for just about any size meeting.
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. Meeting planners and show organizers also appreciate the highly skilled and technically proficient in-house staff. The 24/7 network monitoring system lets the Center take care of the technology while planners focus on their event.
Services
ThereÁ€™s more to the Austin Convention Center than the building. From initial planning to the closing of events, clients can count on a level of attention that is unsurpassed. The gracious and professional staffÁ€™s commitment to serving its customers brings clients back year after year.
