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!)
GET THE BIG PICTURE
Discover everything Grand Wayne Convention Center and downtown Fort Wayne offers event planners and their guests in this easy, downloadable brochure, and contact our sales managers for details and a customized plan.
Experience the Difference Grand Wayne Has to Offer