Opened in 1993, expanded in 2001 and renovated in 2017 the Convention Center is a modern landmark amid the downtown landscape of the city.
The SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center, with its unique spaces, sharp angles, wide spotlights and spacious walkways is a bold landmark luring millions of visitors each year. The modern design of every meeting room, exhibit hall and common area is vibrant – winner of multiple Prime Site and Inner Circle Awards.
The Greater Columbus Convention Center boasts more than 1.7 million square feet of space offering a combination of settings that are perfect for events of all sizes, including Battelle Grand, the largest, multi-purpose ballroom in the state of Ohio. Battelle Grand offers five different configuration options featuring a high-tech customized ceiling lighting system.
The Greater Columbus Convention Center has hosted a variety of events including a multitude of sporting events including: USA Volleyball Boys’ (2015, 2017) and Girls’ (2012) Junior National Championships, USA Fencing championships, and the Arnold Sports Festival among others.
The Greater Columbus Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Columbus, nestled between the Short North Arts District and the Arena District.
Description1.8 million square feet, 373,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space and 447,000 overall, 114,000 square feet of ballroom space, including 25,000-square-foot Union Station Ballroom, 15,000-square-foot Short North Ballroom and the largest multipurpose ballroom in Ohio, 74,000-square-foot Battelle Grand, 75 meeting rooms comprising about 118,000 square feet, 9 newest with windows facing outside, 4 parking facilities with 4,000 onsite parking spaces
