Welcome to the Center of it all ...
Go beyond convention and beyond expectation
Grand Wayne Convention Center in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, is among the Midwest's most beautifully appointed and professionally staffed event facilities. This award-winning venue hosts more than 325 events annually and welcomes thousands of guests to experience our brand of "Hoosier hospitality" first-hand.
Join us. You'll like it here.
We're not an ordinary convention center.
From the first moment, you'll sense the difference: an inviting vibe of hospitality that blends space and creativity. Explore your options and take note of how our facility's built to help planners succeed and guests to enjoy.
Welcoming prefunction and public spaces
We encourage planners and guests to utilize our prefunction / public spaces to the fullest. Each space is an ideal complement to its adjoining primary event space and can become the perfect transition or auxiliary function area. The options are limitless!
A floor plan for planners
Every good event plan starts with the venue's spaces, capacities, and capabilities. GWCC is designed for intuitive navigation and guest comfort. Let's imagine your event here ...
With thousands of amazing events and (dare we say) a zillion wonderful guests that we've welcomed through our doors, we wish we had enough words to express our gratitude. Instead, a selection of photos may say more in less space about our space. Check out the Image Gallery and follow us socially @GrandWayneCC
No time for an onsite visit? No worries — enjoy this quick virtual tour of GWCC's spaces and amenities that continue to welcome groups and to earn planners well-deserved applause.
For many guests, downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a happy surprise. It's comfortable here. Within a few minutes' walk of GWCC, you'll find 60+ restaurants, pubs, coffee and dessert houses, a vibrant arts scene, galleries, gardens, boutiques, and entertainment. That "Hoosier hospitality" thing is real, and it's thriving here!
