Knowing venues helps you plan better activations. Here's the guide to major centers.
#Top Convention Centers
McCormick Place (Chicago)
- 2.6M sq ft
- Largest in North America
- Major trade shows
- Union labor
Las Vegas Convention Center
- 2.5M sq ft
- CES, trade shows
- Entertainment options
- Tech infrastructure
Orange County Convention Center (Orlando)
- 2.1M sq ft
- Family/tourism events
- Theme park proximity
- Year-round weather
Georgia World Congress Center (Atlanta)
- 1.4M sq ft
- Connected to stadium
- Airport proximity
- Southern hospitality
Javits Center (New York)
- 1.2M sq ft (expanded)
- NYC location
- High costs
- Media access
#Planning Considerations
Logistics
- Load-in/out times
- Union requirements
- Parking/transport
- Hotel proximity
Costs
- Space rental
- Labor rates
- Services
- Hidden fees
Staffing
- Local talent pools
- Travel needs
- Union considerations
- Training logistics
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Related Topics
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