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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX
16,000 Capacity
A longtime staple in the Dallas skyline, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) welcomes over one million visitors annually. Boasting 761,170 square feet of programmable event space, including 529,250 square feet of exhibit space, two ballrooms, and 64 meeting rooms, KBHCCD is perfectly equipped to host a wide range of events, from large conventions to small gatherings. The award-winning facility is adjacent to the 1,001-room Omni Dallas Hotel and home to a historic arena (formerly Dallas Memorial Auditorium) and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), both currently under renovation. KBHCCD is currently undergoing a game-changing expansion, set to debut in 2029. Learn more at dallasccmasterplan.com. KBHCCD is managed by Oak View Group and owned by the City of Dallas.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas

650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX
16,000 Capacity
A longtime staple in the Dallas skyline, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) welcomes over one million visitors annually. Boasting 761,170 square feet of programmable event space, including 529,250 square feet of exhibit space, two ballrooms, and 64 meeting rooms, KBHCCD is perfectly equipped to host a wide range of events, from large conventions to small gatherings. The award-winning facility is adjacent to the 1,001-room Omni Dallas Hotel and home to a historic arena (formerly Dallas Memorial Auditorium) and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), both currently under renovation. KBHCCD is currently undergoing a game-changing expansion, set to debut in 2029. Learn more at dallasccmasterplan.com. KBHCCD is managed by Oak View Group and owned by the City of Dallas.
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Event Spaces

Ballroom L2_A_Four

Ballroom L2_A_Four

Ballroom
675 Capacity
Ballroom L2_A_One

Ballroom L2_A_One

Ballroom
675 Capacity
Ballroom L2_A_Three

Ballroom L2_A_Three

Ballroom
675 Capacity
Ballroom L2_A_Two

Ballroom L2_A_Two

Ballroom
675 Capacity
Ballroom L2_C_Four

Ballroom L2_C_Four

Ballroom
475 Capacity
Ballroom L2_C_One

Ballroom L2_C_One

Ballroom
475 Capacity
Ballroom L2_C_Three

Ballroom L2_C_Three

Ballroom
482 Capacity
Ballroom L2_C_Two

Ballroom L2_C_Two

Ballroom
482 Capacity
L2_Hall_A

L2_Hall_A

Exhibit Hall
6,677 Capacity
L2_Hall_B

L2_Hall_B

Exhibit Hall
6,677 Capacity
L2_Hall_C

L2_Hall_C

Exhibit Hall
6,929 Capacity
Level 1 Lobby

Level 1 Lobby

General Event Space
Level 2 Lobby

Level 2 Lobby

General Event Space
Meeting Room L1_A102

Meeting Room L1_A102

General Event Space
113 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C140

Meeting Room L1_C140

General Event Space
248 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C141

Meeting Room L1_C141

General Event Space
204 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C142

Meeting Room L1_C142

General Event Space
248 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C143

Meeting Room L1_C143

General Event Space
102 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C144

Meeting Room L1_C144

General Event Space
138 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C145

Meeting Room L1_C145

General Event Space
158 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C146

Meeting Room L1_C146

General Event Space
297 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C147

Meeting Room L1_C147

General Event Space
115 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C148

Meeting Room L1_C148

General Event Space
224 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C149

Meeting Room L1_C149

General Event Space
102 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C150

Meeting Room L1_C150

General Event Space
105 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C151

Meeting Room L1_C151

General Event Space
40 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C152

Meeting Room L1_C152

General Event Space
102 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C153

Meeting Room L1_C153

General Event Space
70 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C154

Meeting Room L1_C154

General Event Space
115 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C155

Meeting Room L1_C155

General Event Space
242 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_C156

Meeting Room L1_C156

General Event Space
242 Capacity
Meeting Room L3_A301

Meeting Room L3_A301

General Event Space
108 Capacity
Meeting Room L3_A302

Meeting Room L3_A302

General Event Space
115 Capacity
Meeting Room L3_A303

Meeting Room L3_A303

General Event Space
86 Capacity
Meeting Room L3_A304

Meeting Room L3_A304

General Event Space
104 Capacity
Meeting Room L3_A305

Meeting Room L3_A305

General Event Space
104 Capacity
Meeting Room L3_A306

Meeting Room L3_A306

General Event Space
86 Capacity
Meeting Room L3_A307

Meeting Room L3_A307

General Event Space
115 Capacity
Meeting Room L3_A308

Meeting Room L3_A308

General Event Space
108 Capacity
Meeting Room L3_A309

Meeting Room L3_A309

General Event Space
202 Capacity
Meeting Room L3_A310

Meeting Room L3_A310

General Event Space
180 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A101

Meeting Room L1_A101

General Event Space
40 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A103

Meeting Room L1_A103

General Event Space
26 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A104

Meeting Room L1_A104

General Event Space
40 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A105

Meeting Room L1_A105

General Event Space
26 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A106

Meeting Room L1_A106

General Event Space
40 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A107

Meeting Room L1_A107

General Event Space
26 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A108

Meeting Room L1_A108

General Event Space
28 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A109

Meeting Room L1_A109

General Event Space
28 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A110

Meeting Room L1_A110

General Event Space
28 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A111

Meeting Room L1_A111

General Event Space
28 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A112

Meeting Room L1_A112

General Event Space
34 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A113

Meeting Room L1_A113

General Event Space
34 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A114

Meeting Room L1_A114

General Event Space
48 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A115

Meeting Room L1_A115

General Event Space
112 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A116

Meeting Room L1_A116

General Event Space
48 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A117

Meeting Room L1_A117

General Event Space
112 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A118

Meeting Room L1_A118

General Event Space
48 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A119

Meeting Room L1_A119

General Event Space
48 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A120

Meeting Room L1_A120

General Event Space
34 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A121

Meeting Room L1_A121

General Event Space
34 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A122

Meeting Room L1_A122

General Event Space
66 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A123

Meeting Room L1_A123

General Event Space
66 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A124

Meeting Room L1_A124

General Event Space
66 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A125

Meeting Room L1_A125

General Event Space
26 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A126

Meeting Room L1_A126

General Event Space
26 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A127

Meeting Room L1_A127

General Event Space
66 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A128

Meeting Room L1_A128

General Event Space
23 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A129

Meeting Room L1_A129

General Event Space
23 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A130

Meeting Room L1_A130

General Event Space
104 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A131

Meeting Room L1_A131

General Event Space
104 Capacity
Meeting Room L1_A132

Meeting Room L1_A132

General Event Space
37 Capacity

Recommendations

Dallas Convention Center Recommendation — An Eventective User from Wilmington, IL
I would recommend the Dallas Convention Center to anyone looking to hold a conference or a very large convention. I was there in July 2011 on a jewelry convention with my girlfriend and not only was everything large enough to hold all of us, but everything was so comfortable. We eat breakfast and lunch there and the staff were so friendly even though they had to deal with about 20,000 people at once. There was always enough food for everyone. Finding a restroom or even finding your way around was effortless at best. It is located in the heart of downtown Dallas and not only was it easy to find, but the parking garage is easily located and just a short walk from your vehicle. I'm used to Chicago traffic and I didn't find the traffic to be a bother at all. Anything you could possibly need is within walking distance from the Dallas Convention Center. Lots of really nice hotels close by too. Dallas gets hot in the summertime, and when we were there the weather was no exception. The air conditioners were working overtime for us and kept us nice and cool. Even with 20,000+ people in the arena you never felt crowded or that it was getting uncomfortable in there. For a first-time visitor to Dallas and holding a convention, I would recommend the Dallas Convention Center to anyone who wants a great location, followed by courteous and friendly staff.
Above and Beyond in Dallas — An Eventective User from Milwaukee, WI
The Dallas Convention Center is gorgeous both inside and out, from the glass front to the comfortable arena and wide open luncheon space. The sound and light equipment are top notch for arena performances and speakers. There is also plenty of space for many different lectures or classroom meetings to take place simultaneously while not allowing the sound from one amplified class to interfere with another. The facility also provides translation services for Spanish-speaking attendees and recording services so that a program may be made available beyond the event. The service is excellent, as is the catering. The small food vendors offering snacks are decently priced and readily available, as well as tasty. The restrooms are clean, and more importantly, there are a lot of them! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and available for questions. They do an excellent job of assisting in event organization from start to finish. The staff helps provide information about the available spaces and finds the best space for the size of the group, they help wrangle large crowds to luncheon tables and to shuttles with a minimum of confusion, they go above and beyond to ensure satisfaction. There are both escalators and elevators. Cell reception inside is good for those all important business calls. The exhibition space has plenty of power outlets and good lighting, so that exhibitors can really show off their wares. The acoustics are excellent, crowd noise doesn't overwhelm visitors. After three conventions at this facility, I highly recommend it to others, it is perfect for large groups.
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Additional Info

Neighborhood
  1. Convention Center District
Venue Types
  1. Ballroom, Conference, Meeting, Banquet, Event Hall
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 16000