Association Conventions & Facilities magazine proudly presents the designees of our 2026 America’s Premier Meeting & Convention Destinations.

Walk into any major convention center today and you’ll notice something different — something subtle, but unmistakable. It’s not just the soaring exhibit halls or the high-tech screens, but the way the entire space feels from the moment you arrive.

As more innovations reshape the modern convention center experience, association event planners must take full advantage, developing a strategy to ensure that their gatherings are a success.

These convention centers go above and beyond to stand out among the many centers around the country.

Association Conventions & Facilities magazine proudly presents the designees of our America’s Premier Convention Centers for 2024.

Association Conventions & Facilities magazine proudly presents the designees of our 2023 America’s Premier Convention Centers.

While convention centers were deprived of their usual influx of groups since the onset of the pandemic, many approached the downtime very productively.

These destinations go above and beyond to stand out among the many destinations around the country.

These venues go above and beyond to stand out among the many convention centers around the country.

It’s not surprising that convention centers are often in update mode, from increasing technological capabilities and sustainability to adding meeting space, among other things.