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Discovering downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, for the first time is often a happy surprise. The vibe is comfortable yet curious — a walkable district brimming with creativity and culture, food for every palate, and a sense of belonging. There’s a blend of work and play, old and new, fun and function melding into a singular, good-memory experience. This “Hoosier Hospitality” thing is real and it’s earning Fort Wayne, Indiana, broad recognition as one of the most desirable destinations in the U.S.
We speak fluent event planner.
For groups gathering in the award-winning Grand Wayne Convention Center (GWCC), our experience means planners and guests have an amazing experience. Each event is professionally crafted and hosted, making every event planner’s job easier and every attendee’s stay enjoyable. GWCC welcomes 320 events each year into its beautifully appointed, productive spaces — and boasts an 80% rebooking rate!
GWCC’s built-in essentials make event planning easy:
- 225,000 sf of sleek, versatile, creative spaces with intuitive floor plans
- 30,000 sf of adaptable pre-function areas, complimentary with rented spaces
- 18 fully carpeted, fully equipped event spaces, including 66,000 sf of Convention & Expo space
- Capacities for 4,500 theater; 2,900 classroom; and 3,100 banquet guests
- Eight easy-access loading bays for simple, direct, no-fees move-in
- Advanced, fully customizable, in-house AV technology options
- Free high-performance WiFi for up to 5,000 simultaneous users
- Three adjacent hotels with garage parking and skywalk connectivity
- Event planners save up to 15% over comparable cities and venues!
With GWCC’s sumptuous architectural design comes acclaimed services:
- Complimentary in-house sales and event managers
- In-house team of professional AV technicians
- Full in-house F&B services with onsite chefs and food service staff
- Complimentary on-site security, event hosts, and guest experience services
- A notable list of complimentary “extras”
“When people come here, they really feel as if they’ve discovered the Midwest’s hidden gem. They love how easy it is and all of the dining and exploring options.” — Marcy McKinley, Director of Sales & Marketing
Go beyond the conference!
For most attendees, event registration goes beyond the meeting agenda. There’s a curiosity and desire for experiences that add value to traveling and attending an event. Visitors to downtown Fort Wayne will find a variety of good-memory experiences within an easy walk of Grand Wayne Convention Center — a downtown brimming with more than 60 specialty restaurants and pubs … aromatic coffee and dessert houses … a trail of 150+ works of art (Art This Way) … accredited museums and nationally renowned galleries … live music and theatre, pop-ups and festivals … relaxing riverfront parks and stroll-worthy gardens … historic landmarks and a renaissance of downtown living … and an open invitation to keep Current in Fort Wayne, Indiana!
Fort Wayne, for sure:
The very essence of “Hoosier Hospitality” lives in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, and at Grand Wayne Convention Center. For a virtual introduction to this amazing destination, enjoy this video or visit grandwayne.com.
