Grand Wayne Convention Center is among the Midwest’s most advanced convention and meeting facilities. With more than 225,000 square feet of fully flexible space spanning two city blocks, Grand Wayne Center features a 50,000 square foot carpeted, divisible, multi-purpose expo and convention hall; two elegant ballrooms; and 18 individually climate controlled meeting and breakout rooms. Public and pre-function areas are remarkably spacious, offering an abundance of natural light, easy traffic flow, and refreshing alternative uses for gatherings, receptions, registrations, or relaxing time between sessions. Ample and accessible loading zones encourage simpler, smoother drayage processes, and the facility is equipped throughout with the latest in advanced audio-visual technology and equipment to satisfy specific needs from simple to complex effects. The Center’s 12,000 square foot kitchen is capable of preparing and serving customized food and beverage menus for up to 3,000 guests in a single banquet-style setting; and our trained chefs will create culinary delights to please and are sensitive to any special dietary requirements, as well. In-house event management, technology, trade show, catering, and business support services offer professional insight on planning and executing successful events, and everything down to the smallest detail remains on file for immediate and future reference. Two connecting hotels offer 500 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites and convenient parking. Numerous entertainment venues and attractions are within easy walking or short driving distance from Grand Wayne Center’s central downtown Fort Wayne location. Grand Wayne Center serves regional and national meetings in a sophisticated, spacious environment.