Grand Wayne Convention Center

About us

Welcome to the Grand Wayne Convention Center in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are one of the Midwest's premier destinations for businesses and associations to host their meetings and special events; and we're ideally located within one-day's drive of half the U.S. population! With a $42 million expansion completed in 2006, to an all-encompassing 225,000 square feet, we are the second largest convention facility in Indiana and among the finest, most advanced venues in the Midwest. Flexibility and function are in sync here, creating the perfect environment for your event: • A 50,000 square foot, fully carpeted, fully accessible and divisible convention and exhibition hall with complete in-house AV and Catering capabilities • Multiple ballrooms offering flexible, divisible event spaces • Meeting and break-out rooms with drop-down screens with ceiling-mount projection, and full AV capabilites • Gallery spaces and a board room with natural light, easy access, and amazing versatility • More than 30,000 square feet of spectacular prefunction and public areas with polished terrazzo floors, abundant natural light, versatile and functional lounge seating, and complimentary charging stations. In addition to its sleek, Euro-style architecture, Grand Wayne Convention Center offers a full staff of professionals to assist event organizers and their guests in every way. In-house sales, event managers, AV technicians, catering, and 24-hour room set crews keep the facility in Go-mode every day. Additionally, our award-winning event hosts are present for every event, providing an immediate point of contact and added assistance — all compliments of Grand Wayne Center. Connected by skywalks and just steps across the street are three adjacent, full service hotels with garage parking: the award-winning Hilton Hotel at Grand Wayne Convention Center, Courtyard by Marriott, and Hampton Inn & Suites. A fourth boutique hotel opens in 2020. Each property is beautifully appointed and offers exemplary services and amenities — and added convenience for our guests. Accessibility in all directions is a notable factor. We host numerous International, National, Regional, and State-wide events, averaging 315 annually. With more than 5,000 guest room citywide and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), Fort Wayne, Indiana, is repeatedly recognized as one of the friendliest, most accommodating and affordable cities in the U.S. Downtown Fort Wayne is experiencing tremendous growth with more than 60 restaurants, pubs, and coffee houses within an easy walk ... boutique shopping, theaters, galleries, botanical gardens, churches, and a consistent schedule of performing arts and sporting events ... and a fantastic parks and riverfront trails system including the new Promenade Park just a few blocks north of Grand Wayne Convention Center. There is always more dining and more doing in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana!