Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana

DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

youhere!THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, community leaders in Fort Wayne, Indiana, boldly envisioned a catalyst for change that would [1] echo the city’s reputation as a welcoming destination, [2] adda new jewel to the Midwestern landscape, and [3] create a powerful economic engine to benefit the region.Today, Grand Wayne Convention Center is the Midwest’s premier, award-winning event facility and favorite destination for State, Regional, National, and International assemblies.We gladly salute and share in the successes of our event planning partners.yforsee what’s waitingouIf you’renINt he nshoulding downtown Fort,yneWaoyenjotDOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA3

4THREE CONVENIENT FULL SERVICE HOTELS — HILTON, COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, AND HAMPTON INN & SUITES — CONNECT TO GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER, THE HISTORICEMBASSY THEATRE, BOTANICAL GARDENS, PARKVIEW FIELD, AND A HOST OF DINING, PUB, AND SHOPPING OPTIONS ALL IN DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA!THE INTERNATIONAL JUGGLERS ASSOCIATION — ONE OF MANY INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND STATEWIDE CONVENTIONS GATHERING IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA.5

630,000 SQUARE FEET OF LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED PRE-FUNCTION AND LOUNGE SPACE OFFERS GUESTS THE CHANCE TO RELAX, RECONNECT, OR CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION.COMPLIMENTARY WIFI IS ONE OF THE MANY AMENITIES, CAPABLE OF CONNECTING UP TO 5,000 SIMULTANEOUS USERS!CONVENTION SPACES ACCOMMODATE ANY VARIETY OF TRADE SHOW OR EXPO WITH IN-FLOOR ELECTRICAL HOOK-UPS, FULL AV CAPABILITES, AND CLIMATE CONTROL.7

8IN-HOUSE, STATE OF THE ART AUDIO-VISUAL CAPABILITIES SHOWCASE EVERY EVENT IN THE BEST LIGHT AND SOUND. ON-STAFF PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS MAKE IT SEAMLESS.CONVENTION AND EXPO SPACES ARE FULLY CARPETED AND OFFER CAPACITY, FLEXIBILITY, AND EASY ACCESS FOR VENDORS AND GUESTS ALIKE.9

10ACOUSTIC BALANCE, CLIMATE CONTROL, FULL STAGING AND AV OPTIONS CREATE RELIABLE COMFORT FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT.GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER’S IN-HOUSE HOSTS ARE A COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE, TRAINED TO CREATE THE BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE AT EVERY EVENT.11

12A 12,000 SQUARE FOOT GOURMET KITCHEN CREATES HUNDREDS OF CUSTOMIZED, SATISFYING FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS, FROM SIMPLE TO SUMPTUOUS.DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE OFFERS MORE THAN 60 RESTAURANTS, PUBS, EATERIES, AND COFFEE HOUSES WITHIN A FEW BLOCKS IN ANY DIRECTION.13

14WITH SO MANY SPACES AND SET-UP OPTIONS, GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER IS THE IDEAL BACKDROP TO CREATE MEMORABLE MOMENTS!CREATIVITY IN OUR KITCHEN HAPPENS EVERY DAY AND IS THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO THE EVENTS WE HELP PLANNERS CREATE — DELICIOUS TO THE END!15

16IN-HOUSE EVENT MANAGERS HELP COORDINATE ALL THE RIGHT FEATURES TO CREATE AN IMPRESSIVE, MEMORABLE EVENT FOR EVERYONE.GWCC TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PROVIDE UNLIMITED CUSTOMIZABLE SPECIAL EFFECTS.HERE, THE COMPLIMENTARY DRAPE AND DOWN-LIGHTING IN THE ANTHONY WAYNE BALLROOM CREATES AN INVITING AMBIANCE TO A CATERED DINNER.17

18“HOOSIER HOSPITALITY” IS ALIVE AND WELL AT GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER IN DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA.MANY STAFF MEMBERS HAVE A LONG HISTORY AND A LOT OF PRIDE IN THE WORK WE DO HERE. (IT’S KIND OF CONTAGIOUS!)WHEN IS THE GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER MORE THAN A CONVENTION CENTER?WHEN IT’S A NATIONAL GROCERS GATHERING AND A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND APPETITE!19

20THE ADJACENT, FULL-SERVICE HILTON HOTEL AT GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER OFFERS 250 GUEST ROOMS AND EXCEPTIONAL AUXILIARY EVENT OPTIONS.THE 250-ROOM COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HOTEL CONNECTS TO GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER VIA A CONVENIENT SKYBRIDGE AND OFFERS PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE CITY!21

22THE HAMPTON INN & SUITES HOTEL IS A FEW STEPS ACROSS THE STREET AND OFFERS 136 PERFECTLY APPOINTED GUEST ROOMS, IDEAL FOR CONVENTION ATTENDEES.CONNER’S ROOFTOP BAR & GRILLE IS A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OVER PARKVIEW FIELD AND A FAVORITE SPOT FOR FRIENDS TO ENJOY FORT WAYNE’S URBAN RENEWAL!23

24WITH A FULL SERVICE, IN-HOUSE KITCHEN AND CATERING STAFF, WE CAN EASILY SERVE UP TO 3,000 GUESTS IN A SINGLE BANQUET SETTING.LOCATED WITHIN AN EASY DRIVE OF HALF THE U.S. POPULATION, WE WELCOME ALL TYPES OF CONVENTIONS INTO DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA.25

26OUR IN-HOUSE GUEST EXPERIENCE MANAGER PROVIDES NUMEROUS COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES TO HELP PLANNERS CREATE THE MOST AMAZING, MEMORABLE EVENT. JUST ASK!OUR 50,000 SQUARE FOOT CONVENTION HALL OFFERS EASY VENDOR AND GUEST ACCESS, CARPETING, IN-FLOOR ELECTRIC, AND ADJUSTABLE LED LIGHTING.27

28THIS IS ONE OF OUR “CONVERG” COLLABORATION CHAIRS, PERFECT FOR SMALLER MEETINGS THAT NEED THE QUICK FLEXIBILITY TO TRANSITION FROM BIG TO SMALLER GROUPSWITHOUT THE NEED TO RESET THE ROOM. THE SUITE ALSO OFFERS BIG SCREEN TECHNOLOGY, WHITEBOARDS, AND COMPLETE CLASSROOM STYLE CONTROL.CONVENTION GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TRY ALL THE FLAVORS OF FORT WAYNE DURING THEIR VISIT.FROM GRAB-N-GO TO RELAXING FINE DINING, THERE’S ALWAYS A TABLE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE AVAILABLE.29

30ONE OF THE MANY GUEST EXPERIENCE AMENITIES IS OUR COLLECTION OF BIGGER-THAN-LIFE GAMES TO HELP ATTENDEES RELAX AND ENJOY BEING HERE . . . . . INCLUDING GIANT SCRABBLE . . . CHECKERS . . . YAHTZEE . . . AND WII GAMES, JUST TO NAME A FEW.31

32WE’RE REALLY GOOD AT HELPING TO SET THE MOOD: A CLUSTER OF GIANT RUBIK’S CUBES WELCOME THE CUBING USA CHALLENGERS.IT TAKES SOME TALL CEILINGS TO ACCOMMODATE A GAGGLE OF JUGGLERS LIKE THESE INTERNATIONAL MULTI-TASKERS!33

34GIANT SCREENS, COORDINATED AV, AND LOTS OF CHAIRS — UP TO 6,000 SEATS, TO BE EXACT. IN-HOUSE, 24/7 ROOM SET PROFESSIONALS MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN.AN IN-HOUSE GOURMET CHEF, SOUS CHEFS, AND FULL SERVICE TEAM ARE ALL-HANDS-ON-DECK TO SERVE UP TO 3,000 GUESTS IN A SINGLE BANQUET SETTING.SIMILARLY, WE OFTEN CATER MULTIPLE SIMULTANEOUS EVENTS WITHOUT SKIPPING A BEAT.35

36WE WELCOME EVENT DECORATORS TO SHOWCASE THEIR MOST GLITTERING IDEAS FOR THEIR CLIENTS. FROM CORPORATE DINNERS TO WEDDINGS, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE HERE.TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE PART OF A NOTABLE LIST OF “FREE” ITEMS AND SERVICES THAT GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER PROIVIDES. JUST ASK FOR A COMPLETE LIST!37

38WITH OUR 50,000 SQUARE FOOT CONVENTION HALL AND 10,000 SQUARE FOOT ANTHONY WAYNE BALLROOM HAVING HIGH CEILINGS, DIRECT (AND FREE) LOADING DOCK ACCESS,CARPETING, AND FULL ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP, IT’S SO EASY FOR EVENT VENDORS TO CREATE AN ENTICING ENVIRONMENT TO CONDUCT BUSINESS —A WIN-WIN FOR EVERYONE!WE’VE HOSTED THE POPULAR BRICKWORLD EVENT FOR YEARS, AND IT’S ALWAYS AMAZING TO SEE A CITY BUILT WITHIN OUR CITY IN A MATTER OF HOURS.39

40HIGH FASHION IS NO STRANGER TO GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER — WE SPECIALIZE IN TRANSFORMING ANY SPACE INTO AN ELEGANT, SUBLIME AND MEMORABLE EVENT.TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SET EVENTS ARE A STAPLE AND WE HAVE THE SPACE, EQUIPMENT, AND STAFF TO CREATE PRODUCTIVE SESSIONS, BREAKOUTS, AND TRAININGS.41

42MANY COMPANIES NEED OFF-SEASON SHOW SPACE TO GIVE THEIR NATIONAL SALES TEAMS THE FULL PICTURE OF POSSIBILITIES. WE’RE HERE TO ACCOMMODATE.OUR SPACES ARE DESIGNED TO BE THE IDEAL BACKDROP FOR EVERY EVENT — FROM CORPORATE SALES MEETINGS TO FORMAL COTILLIONS, IT’S ALL AMAZINGLY GOOD.43

44DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, IS ENTWINED WITH THREE RIVERS, AND PROMENADE PARK IS JUST A FEW BLOCKS NORTH OF GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER —AND A PERFECT SPOT TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY FORT WAYNE’S GLIMMERING RIVERFRONT!WARMER SEASONS WELCOME THRONGS OF HUNGRY “AL FRESCO” DINERS AS THEY SOAK UP INDIANA’S SUMMER EVENINGS AMONG GOOD FRIENDS, GREAT FOOD, AND COCKTAILS.45

46SEVERAL FARMERS’ MARKETS PEPPER THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT WITH LIVE MUSIC AND AN INTERESTING VARIETY OF VENDORSPEDDLING HOME-GROWN FOOD AND HOMEMADE TREATS.FORT WAYNE’S FOOD TRUCKS HAVE GROWN IN NUMBER AND POPULARITY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS, OFFERING AN AMAZING VARIETY OF CUISINE.47

48DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE THROWS A GREAT PARTY, INCLUDING SEVERAL FESTIVALS, INCLUDING “BUSKERFEST” AT THE END OF JUNE.FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, IS HOME TO THE WORLD-RENOWN DEBRAND’S CHOCOLATES, WITH A SPECIALTY STORE JUST ONE BLOCK FROM GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER.(OH HOW WE LOVE OUR DEBRAND’S CHOCOLATE — NO JUDGMENT HERE SO LET YOURSELF GO CRAZY!)49

50“ART THIS WAY” IS A LOCAL INITIATIVE TO CREATE MURALS IN UNEXPECTED PLACES THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE. NEXT TIME YOU’RE HERE, SEE IF YOU CAN FIND THEM ALL!THE MURAL PROJECT IS ONGOING AND ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR UNOFFICIAL “SITE TOURS” FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS MAKING THE MOST OF DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE!51

52DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE OFFERS MORE THAN 60 RESTAURANTS AND PUBS AND AN ENDLESS LIST OF GATHERING SPOTS TO ENJOY.BOUTIQUES AND SHOPPING EXPERIENCES ARE POPPING UP ON EVERY BLOCK IN DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE — PLAN TO SNOOP AROUND A BIT WHILE YOU’RE HERE.53

54WE’RE LOCATED WITHIN ONE-DAY’S DRIVE OF NEARLY HALF THE U.S. POPULATION AND A 10-MINUTE SHUTTLE FROM FORT WAYNE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. EASY-PEASY.YES, WE ARE.55

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downtown fort wayne, indiana, is entwined with three rivers, and promenade park is just a few blocks north of grand wayne convention center — . 54 we're located within one-day's drive of nearly half the u.s. population and a 10-minute shuttle from fort wayne international airport. easy-peasy. yes, we are. 55. 56 let's create your .