The Connecticut Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, United States, overlooking the Connecticut River.

History

The center opened on June 2 2005. It was designed by Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates and features more than 140000 sqft of exhibition space, a 40000 sqft ballroom and 25000 sqft of flexible meeting space. It is the largest convention facility between New York and Boston. The Connecticut Convention Center’s 110 ft glass atrium rises ten stories above a grand public plaza and a tree-lined riverfront esplanade. The Connecticut Convention Center has been home to ConnectiCon since 2005.