Phoenix Convention Center

Phoenix is well on its way to joining an elite group of cities—host of one of the top 20 convention centers in North America. The new Phoenix Convention Center features an impressive multi-level stone and glass atrium accented with a 90-foot oval mirror created by sculptor Louise Bourgeois. The first phase of the $600 million expansion was completed in mid-July with the opening of the West Building. The second and final phase is scheduled to be completed in 2008. With nearly 900,000 square feet, it can accommodate most major conventions.

The four-story West Building includes 62,000 square feet of underground exhibition space divisible into two halls, a large registration area, and cafe, while the street level features 16 meeting rooms with 26,000 square feet of space, a stone and glass atrium, business center, visitor's center, main box office, and retail space.

The third level adds 21,000 square feet of high-level corporate meeting rooms, and the upper level features a 45,000 square-foot ballroom and a full-service kitchen. For more information, visit phoenixconventioncenter.com or call 602-262-6225.