Why The Grand Wayne Center?
Premier Event Spaces
- 325+ events annually
- 80% rebooking rate
- Save up to 15% vs. comparable destinations
- 35+ years of experience
Location
- One day's easy drive for nearly half of the U.S. population, making Fort Wayne one of the best drive-to destinations
- Three adjacent, full-service luxury hotels with garage parking and skywalk connectivity
- Walking access to downtown Fort Wayne's 60+ restaurants and pubs, coffee and dessert houses, shopping, acclaimed arts and entertainment venues, and extensive parks system
- Bike sharing access, taxi and shuttle services
- Direct connectivity with the adjacent Botanical Gardens, Historic Embassy Theatre, Parkview Field, and extensive Allen County Public Library/Genealogy Center
Spaces
- 225,000 square feet of luxuriously designed and appointed, climate-controlled, fully customizable gathering spaces
- 50,000 square-foot carpeted Convention & Exhibit Hall, 18 perfectly appointed meeting rooms, and intuitive floor plans
- 30,000 square feet of gorgeous, polished terrazzo pre-function and reception corridors
- Theatre seating for 4,500; Classroom setup for up to 2,900; Banquet seating up to 3,100
Amenities
In-House Team Support
- Sales team, event managers, event hosts, and guest experience manager
- Professional AV technicians
- Non-union, 24/7 engineering and room set crews
- Onsite, full service catering team
Technology
- Innovative meeting options, including the CONVERG classroom collaboration suite
- Advanced AV technology options in every room for full lighting, sound, presentation, special effects, and ambiance and climate control
- Complimentary high-performance WiFi for up to 5,000 simultaneous users
Easy Access
- Easy, one day's drive via direct highway accessibility
- Front-door via air (FWA) within minutes of landing
- Easy access, no-fee loading zones and drayage
- Convenient taxi and shuttle services
and more ...
- Fully-equipped and staffed 12,000 square foot kitchen with professional chef and gourmet food and beverage options
- 360 UV-C airstream purification for cleaner, virus- and pathogen-free air quality throughout all spaces
- Abundant natural light and comfortable seating with connectivity
- 122 restrooms (no waiting!)
Experience the Difference Grand Wayne Has to Offer