Host Corporate Events & Meetings in Cincinnati
Cincinnati is an excellent choice for corporate events, meetings, and conferences. The city blends modern infrastructure with a strong sense of local culture, shaped by its riverfront setting and diverse heritage. From stylish hotels and creative event spaces to large convention facilities and scenic outdoor areas, Cincinnati offers options for every type of gathering. The city is easy to reach, with a convenient airport, major highways, and reliable local transit that make travel simple. Known for its friendly hospitality, strong culinary scene, and professional event services, Cincinnati helps ensure every occasion is successful and memorable.
Let’s take a quick look at some key facts and numbers that show why Cincinnati stands out as a smart choice for event planners.
Cincinnati at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 136
Average meal cost
USD 69
Largest hotel
561 rooms
Total hotels
69
Total rooms
9,125
Number of convention centers
2
Convention center space
750,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
195,320 sq. ft.
Highlights of Cincinnati
1. Location, Location, Location
Easy to get to and easy to get around. Cincinnati is within a day’s flight or drive from 60% of the U.S. population. Once you're here, our walkable downtown footprint means meeting spaces, hotels and entertainment districts are just a few steps away.
2. Diversity & Inclusion
With an intentional approach to diversity sales, innovative visitor experiences, and diversifying regional partners, Cincinnati continues to stand out as a top destination for groups of all races, religions, sexualities, and backgrounds.
3. Safe & Welcoming
In times that feel uncertain, you can be certain of one thing: we’ve got you. When you choose to meet in Cincinnati, you’re choosing a destination with strict safety guidelines and a unified, city-wide approach to safety protocols so that wherever you go, you’re protected.
4. Affordable
Ranked 5th most affordable metropolitan area by Forbes, hosting in Cincinnati means you can work hard and play hard without compromising your bottom line.
1. Location, Location, Location
Easy to get to and easy to get around. Cincinnati is within a day’s flight or drive from 60% of the U.S. population. Once you're here, our walkable downtown footprint means meeting spaces, hotels and entertainment districts are just a few steps away.
2. Diversity & Inclusion
With an intentional approach to diversity sales, innovative visitor experiences, and diversifying regional partners, Cincinnati continues to stand out as a top destination for groups of all races, religions, sexualities, and backgrounds.
3. Safe & Welcoming
In times that feel uncertain, you can be certain of one thing: we’ve got you. When you choose to meet in Cincinnati, you’re choosing a destination with strict safety guidelines and a unified, city-wide approach to safety protocols so that wherever you go, you’re protected.
Popular Convention Centers
Located in the midst of downtown's exuberant renaissance, the Duke Energy Convention Center can accommodate 75% of the existing convention, conference, and meetings market in the United States. As Ohio's first GBAC certified venue, you can rest assured that your meeting will meet the highest standard for safety guidelines and protocols.
In keeping with Cincinnati's sense of architectural flair, the redesigned center stands out as an iconic shape on the skyline. With the name "Cincinnati" spelled out in 50-foot-tall letters on glistening metal panels along its western facade, the center boldly celebrates the city it calls home.
The 750,000-square-foot convention center features 200,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space. At 40,000 square feet, its Grand Ballroom is one of the largest in the Midwest, and an additional 17,400-square-foot ballroom can accommodate smaller groups. The center also includes 30 deluxe breakout rooms with the flexibility to accommodate 24 to 4,100 people; a full-service banquet kitchen that can serve 5,000 guests in a single sitting; and a spacious loading dock with 17 berths and three semi-truck portals that lead directly to exhibition space.
The convention center partners with Prestige AV & Creative Services to provide planners with the latest technology, exemplary customer service, and on-site technical and audiovisual support staff. Meeting planners have the latest technology at their fingertips, including fiber-optic networking, customized electronic signage, broadband teleconferencing, dozens of wireless hot spot locations, high-speed WANS, VLAN, VPN, ISDN rental equipment, stable network IP address assignment and delivery, and network-wide monitoring for maximized reliability. Whether your constituents want to meet in person, stay at home or a combination of the two, our hybrid meetings offer virtual technology so everyone can be included.
Planners, exhibitors, and attendees enjoy the center's central downtown location with easy access to thousands of hotel rooms and 5,000 parking spots. Many hotels, including the Hyatt, Westin, Hilton, Renaissance, 21c Museum Hotel and new Kinley Hotel, are within 3 blocks of the Center. After a day of meetings and activities, conventioneers can walk outside into a vibrant downtown community of world-class dining, shopping, live theater, and nightlife.
In keeping with Cincinnati's sense of architectural flair, the redesigned center stands out as an iconic shape on the skyline. With the name "Cincinnati" spelled out in 50-foot-tall letters on glistening metal panels along its western facade, the center boldly celebrates the city it calls home.
The 750,000-square-foot convention center features 200,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space. At 40,000 square feet, its Grand Ballroom is one of the largest in the Midwest, and an additional 17,400-square-foot ballroom can accommodate smaller groups. The center also includes 30 deluxe breakout rooms with the flexibility to accommodate 24 to 4,100 people; a full-service banquet kitchen that can serve 5,000 guests in a single sitting; and a spacious loading dock with 17 berths and three semi-truck portals that lead directly to exhibition space.
The convention center partners with Prestige AV & Creative Services to provide planners with the latest technology, exemplary customer service, and on-site technical and audiovisual support staff. Meeting planners have the latest technology at their fingertips, including fiber-optic networking, customized electronic signage, broadband teleconferencing, dozens of wireless hot spot locations, high-speed WANS, VLAN, VPN, ISDN rental equipment, stable network IP address assignment and delivery, and network-wide monitoring for maximized reliability. Whether your constituents want to meet in person, stay at home or a combination of the two, our hybrid meetings offer virtual technology so everyone can be included.
Planners, exhibitors, and attendees enjoy the center's central downtown location with easy access to thousands of hotel rooms and 5,000 parking spots. Many hotels, including the Hyatt, Westin, Hilton, Renaissance, 21c Museum Hotel and new Kinley Hotel, are within 3 blocks of the Center. After a day of meetings and activities, conventioneers can walk outside into a vibrant downtown community of world-class dining, shopping, live theater, and nightlife.
Convention center space
492294 sq. ft.
Largest room space
195320 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
195000 sq. ft.
Located in the midst of downtown's exuberant renaissance, the Duke Energy Convention Center can accommodate 75% of the existing convention, conference, and meetings market in the United States. As Ohio's first GBAC certified venue, you can rest assured that your meeting will meet the highest standard for safety guidelines and protocols.
In keeping with Cincinnati's sense of architectural flair, the redesigned center stands out as an iconic shape on the skyline. With the name "Cincinnati" spelled out in 50-foot-tall letters on glistening metal panels along its western facade, the center boldly celebrates the city it calls home.
The 750,000-square-foot convention center features 200,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space. At 40,000 square feet, its Grand Ballroom is one of the largest in the Midwest, and an additional 17,400-square-foot ballroom can accommodate smaller groups. The center also includes 30 deluxe breakout rooms with the flexibility to accommodate 24 to 4,100 people; a full-service banquet kitchen that can serve 5,000 guests in a single sitting; and a spacious loading dock with 17 berths and three semi-truck portals that lead directly to exhibition space.
The convention center partners with Prestige AV & Creative Services to provide planners with the latest technology, exemplary customer service, and on-site technical and audiovisual support staff. Meeting planners have the latest technology at their fingertips, including fiber-optic networking, customized electronic signage, broadband teleconferencing, dozens of wireless hot spot locations, high-speed WANS, VLAN, VPN, ISDN rental equipment, stable network IP address assignment and delivery, and network-wide monitoring for maximized reliability. Whether your constituents want to meet in person, stay at home or a combination of the two, our hybrid meetings offer virtual technology so everyone can be included.
Planners, exhibitors, and attendees enjoy the center's central downtown location with easy access to thousands of hotel rooms and 5,000 parking spots. Many hotels, including the Hyatt, Westin, Hilton, Renaissance, 21c Museum Hotel and new Kinley Hotel, are within 3 blocks of the Center. After a day of meetings and activities, conventioneers can walk outside into a vibrant downtown community of world-class dining, shopping, live theater, and nightlife.
In keeping with Cincinnati's sense of architectural flair, the redesigned center stands out as an iconic shape on the skyline. With the name "Cincinnati" spelled out in 50-foot-tall letters on glistening metal panels along its western facade, the center boldly celebrates the city it calls home.
The 750,000-square-foot convention center features 200,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space. At 40,000 square feet, its Grand Ballroom is one of the largest in the Midwest, and an additional 17,400-square-foot ballroom can accommodate smaller groups. The center also includes 30 deluxe breakout rooms with the flexibility to accommodate 24 to 4,100 people; a full-service banquet kitchen that can serve 5,000 guests in a single sitting; and a spacious loading dock with 17 berths and three semi-truck portals that lead directly to exhibition space.
The convention center partners with Prestige AV & Creative Services to provide planners with the latest technology, exemplary customer service, and on-site technical and audiovisual support staff. Meeting planners have the latest technology at their fingertips, including fiber-optic networking, customized electronic signage, broadband teleconferencing, dozens of wireless hot spot locations, high-speed WANS, VLAN, VPN, ISDN rental equipment, stable network IP address assignment and delivery, and network-wide monitoring for maximized reliability. Whether your constituents want to meet in person, stay at home or a combination of the two, our hybrid meetings offer virtual technology so everyone can be included.
Planners, exhibitors, and attendees enjoy the center's central downtown location with easy access to thousands of hotel rooms and 5,000 parking spots. Many hotels, including the Hyatt, Westin, Hilton, Renaissance, 21c Museum Hotel and new Kinley Hotel, are within 3 blocks of the Center. After a day of meetings and activities, conventioneers can walk outside into a vibrant downtown community of world-class dining, shopping, live theater, and nightlife.
Convention center space
492294 sq. ft.
Largest room space
195320 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
195000 sq. ft.