The Baltimore Convention Center

he Baltimore Convention Center is the premier location in the mid-Atlantic region for organizations to host conventions, meetings, banquets, trade shows, and other events. With 300,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space, approximately 85,000 square feet of meeting space (50 meeting rooms), and a multifunctional 36,672-square-foot ballroom, the Center has the capacity and flexibility for hosting a variety of professional events. Along with business partners, SodexoLive! (catering), Projection Presentation (audio-visual), M.C. Dean, Inc. (telecommunications) and Edlen Exhibition (temporary utility services), the Center brings together all of the essential elements needed for producing successful events. Since opening its doors in August of 1979 the Center has been the catalyst for economic growth and tourism in the region. Construction of the Baltimore Convention Center preceded Harborplace and the National Aquarium making it the crowned jewel in the redevelopment of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The addition of the facility bolstered tourism and its success spurred growth for other projects from retail to restaurants and attractions. These elements have added to the appeal of Baltimore as a popular destination.