Pets are prohibited with the exception of guide, signal, or service animals, or those authorized by the GWCC due to the nature of the event.
Yes, the ATM is located on the first floor by the elevator. Additional ATMs are located in the attached Hilton Hotel and the Courtyard by Marriott.
Items in bulk such as a case of water or a cooler with food and snacks is not allowed on property. Individual beverages and snacks are allowed. The Hilton Hotel is the exclusive caterer for the GWCC.
Charging stations for guest use are located at various locations in the pre-function corridor space of the convention center.
The GWCC has a limited number of wheelchairs available at no charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. These are located at our security desk. If additional wheelchairs are needed, you may contact:
James Medical Rental and Sales
7821 Coldwater Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 423-9571
Yes! The convention center is attached to the Hilton Hotel and to the Courtyard by Marriott. For reservation information, visit their websites at the following links:
Yes, there is a lost-and-found. A host or security officer will help you with the appropriate forms.
There’s plenty to see and do here and almost everything is within a short walk of the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Museums, art galleries, nightlife, a vibrant music scene, traveling Broadway shows, botanical gardens, a nationally acclaimed library, a 30-acre downtown park, jogging trails along the rivers—it’s all part of a rejuvenated downtown district, including the new baseball stadium, Parkview Field. Click the link below to see a list of local attractions:
Several sidewalk cafés and unique eateries are within walking distance of the convention center with an exciting number of new restaurants opening each day. Visit the link below to see a list of the local restaurants:
Parking for events at the convention center is available across from the Hilton Hotel on Calhoun Street and Jefferson Boulevard. Level 3 of the parking garage connects by skywalk to the Hilton Hotel and Level 2 of the Grand Wayne Center. More detailed instructions and information regarding additional parking can be found below: