Open since 1985, the Grand Wayne Convention Center is known for extraordinary service. Nearly everything you need is provided in-house: complete event management, full-tilt telecommunications technology, and a business center.
225,000 square feet, including flexible meeting, exhibit and reception space - all luxuriously appointed and techno-savvy to satisfy every event or meeting need. For your dining requirements we can serve up to 3,000 guests in a single sitting. Our flexible space is individually climate and lighting controlled, assuring your guests maximum comfort. We offer an amazing variety of presentation and event technology to help create nearly any effect, atmosphere, or audio-visual message.
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What will Fort Wayne look like in 10 to 15 years? Residents can be a part of that decision. This is open to the public and we hope you will join us on July 28!
What will Fort Wayne look like in 10 to 15 years? Residents can be a part of that decision.
The Church of the United Brethren in Christ 2021 US National Conference returned to the Grand Wayne Convention Center! Their conference was held both in-person and online for attendees.
We are thankful for the hard work of our team that made this a great experience for everyone!
Bart Shaw, the Executive Director of the Grand Wayne Convention Center, stopped by The Bradley to help them celebrate their grand opening in Downtown Fort Wayne!
Congratulations, friends! bit.ly/BradleyFW
Bart Shaw, the Executive Director of the Grand Wayne Convention Center, stopped by The Bradley to help them celebrate their grand opening in Downtown Fort Wayne!
Congratulations, friends! bit.ly/BradleyFW
We have loved hosting our friends from the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club Convention over the years! It was so good to see them again this week.
Fort Wayne is great city to host your group: bit.ly/FWgrouphost
Take a look inside The Bradley.
Book a stay: bit.ly/BradleyFW
Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Darius Leonard of the Indianapolis Colts took center stage at the Grand Wayne Convention Center as the featured guest speaker at the 48th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet Dinner.
Find out more: bit.ly/2TpfwuZ
Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Darius Leonard of the Indianapolis Colts took center stage at the Grand Wayne Convention Center as the featured guest speaker at the 48th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet Dinner.
Find out more: bit.ly/2TpfwuZ
Three full-service hotels with garage parking connect directly with Grand Wayne Convention Center, welcoming guests with a comfortable, secure stay!
The Grand Wayne Convention Center in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana is among the Midwest's most beautifully appointed, professionally staffed event facilities, hosting more than 315 events each year. As the central hub in the Summit City for event management, catering services, hosting, guest expe...
For visitors to Downtown Fort Wayne and the Grand Wayne Convention Center, the real-life hospitality here is a primary reason for the nearly 80% re-booking rate!
Indiana’s famed “Hoosier Hospitality” sounds like a legend sown among the farmlands and grown along the freeways that make up this state known as the Crossroads of America. But for visitors to Downtown Fort Wayne and its Grand Wayne Convention Center, the real-life hospitality here is a primar...
"We've seen an uptick for sure over the last couple of months," said Bart Shaw, Executive Director of the Grand Wayne Convention Center.
"Pent-up demand" for activities, whether for fun or business, has Fort Wayne area hospitality and tourism workers seeing a bright light shining on the second half of 2021. After the
If you’re attending events at the Grand Wayne Convention Center that run into the evening, don’t worry. There are a number of places nearby where you can still grab a late night bite or drink!
If you’re attending events at the Grand Wayne Convention Center that run late, don’t worry. There are a number of places nearby where you can still grab a late night bite or drink. Here are 5 places you can try on your next visit to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Here’s why implementing an event theme makes such a difference! Check out the event planner's "secret weapon"!
The Grand Wayne Convention Center in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana is among the Midwest's most beautifully appointed, professionally staffed event facilities, hosting more than 315 events each year. As the central hub in the Summit City for event management, catering services, hosting, guest expe...
We were honored to host Greater Fort Wayne Inc. for their annual meeting that celebrated the progress being made and the people driving momentum. Their "Zooming Ahead" meeting touched on the virtual meeting trend of 2020, but it was SO good to see everyone again in person!
"People are feeling really comfortable now, not only booking meetings but attending them," Bart Shaw, Executive Director of the Grand Wayne Convention Center said.
Now that more people are being vaccinated against the coronavirus, is it finally time for people to travel to Fort Wayne?
Weddings are in full swing here at the Grand Wayne Convention Center! Whether you are a bride, a groom, or a wedding planner, we would love to make all of your wedding dreams come true! grandwayne.com/services/weddings
Three full-service hotels with garage-parking connect directly to the Grand Wayne Convention Center and welcome guests with a comfortable stay!
The Grand Wayne Convention Center in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana is among the Midwest's most beautifully appointed, professionally staffed event facilities, hosting more than 315 events each year. As the central hub in the Summit City for event management, catering services, hosting, guest expe...
Grand Wayne Convention Center Sales Manager Melissa Eppley atended the 2021 Meeting Professionals International - MPI Indiana Impress Awards in Indianapolis. She connected with so many of our planner and supplier friends that we have missed so much!
We were honored to host three weddings here at the Grand Wayne Convention Center over the weekend! Interested in hosting your wedding with us? We can help: https://bit.ly/2P5SNlj
The Grand Wayne Convention Center is designed to simplify event accessibility with 8 drayage bays for easier, direct load-in or load-out options for event planners and drivers. We’re happy to assist with scheduling, too!
Our neighbors at Conner's Fort Wayne are BACK!
We missed them!
Find out more: connersfortwayne.com
Our neighbors at Conner's Fort Wayne are BACK!
We missed them!
Find out more: connersfortwayne.com
Downtown Live! will offer free performances every Friday and Saturday night in June, July, and August in Downtown Fort Wayne!
Downtown Live! will offer free performances every Friday and Saturday night in June, July and August. Friday night shows will be held on The Landing, and Saturday night shows will be held from a &#…
The Bradley is set to open on July 15, with reservations already available. Here is how to book your stay!
The Bradley officially opens on July 15th, and reservations are available now!
There are three full-service hotels with parking garages connecting directly with the Grand Wayne Convention Center! Enjoy a comfortable stay in the heart of our friendly, entertaining downtown.
Find out more: bit.ly/WheretoStayFW
We had so much fun hosting In10sity Dance! These performances were so incredible to watch. We hope to see you again soon!
Have you ever wondered how we keep thousands of square feet of windows so clean and sparkly each week?
It’s all because of our amazing team, and that includes Gene and Daequan who work so hard to keep our spaces beautiful for our guests!
Thank you for all that you do!
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How do planners entice and encourage attendance? How do we motivate attendee registration and active participation? We have answers!
The Grand Wayne Convention Center in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana is among the Midwest's most beautifully appointed, professionally staffed event facilities, hosting more than 315 events each year. As the central hub in the Summit City for event management, catering services, hosting, guest expe...
Civic Center Parking Garage update! The addition of 225 new parking spaces came along with two floors to the south half of the garage.
To accommodate downtown Fort Wayne’s growing landscape, Elevatus worked with the City of Fort Wayne’s Redevelopment Commission to expand a parking structure located near large event venues and hotels. The project moved forward following a feasibility study completed by Walker Consultants to unde...
We believe great food and beverages can transform any event from average to amazing. From breakfast buffets to gourmet dinners, private parties to wedding receptions, we are capably equipped to handle all of your food and beverage needs!
Event Catering: grandwayne.com/services/catering
We loved hosting Crosswinds Counseling for their annual fundraiser, Jazzin' Up!
What a special night with incredible people as funds were raised for increasing access to mental health care for those who need it most! #Jazzin21
We hosted the Fort Wayne Newspapers Bridal Extravaganza filled with friendly vendors, great food samples, and a runway show! This is another great example of our team working hard to keep everyone safe while having a great time with our visitors!
Host an event with us: GrandWayne.com
We hosted the Fort Wayne Newspapers Bridal Extravaganza filled with friendly vendors, great food samples, and a runway show! This is another great example of our team working hard to keep everyone safe while having a great time with our visitors!
Host an event with us: GrandWayne.com
Wow! What an incredible runway show at the Fort Wayne Newspapers Bridal Extravaganza! Thank you to all the lovely women for showing off these beautiful gowns for our guests!
Isaac Knapp District Dental Society joined us today for the "Art of Giving Great Service, Living Servant Leadership, and Action Planning"! We hope you all enjoyed lunch! We loved hosting you.
Join us for the Fort Wayne Newspapers Bridal Extravaganza on Sunday, April 25 from 12pm - 4pm! The area’s best wedding professionals will be on hand to help you plan your ideal wedding day!
Tickets: fortwayne.com/events/bridal-extravaganza-2021
We loved hosting NADO for their Continental Finale Weekend! Congrats to all of the winners! nado.net
We loved hosting NADO for their Continental Finale Weekend! Congrats to all of the winners! nado.net
The Grand Wayne Convention Center’s smallest but most versatile and accommodating meeting room, the Shaffer Boardroom, is fully equipped with complete AV, kitchenette, private bathroom, and multiple room set options!
Find out more: grandwayne.com/spaces/the-shaffer-room
Veo e-scooters and bikes return as pilot program in Fort Wayne is extended. 200 e-scooters are available within walking distance of the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Find out more: bit.ly/VEOFW
Veo e-scooters and bikes return as pilot program in Fort Wayne is extended. 200 e-scooters are available within walking distance of the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Find out more: bit.ly/VEOFW
120 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
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Find out more about the USABA International Competition and why they chose the Grand Wayne Convention Center!
Discover the unique International Jugglers' Association and why they chose the Grand Wayne Convention Center to host their 72nd Festival!
We love our friends at Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne who used the Grand Wayne Convention Center as the location for their latest video talking about all the great things they do in our community!
Thank you to Dennis from IASBO for the kind words!
Find out why SIRVA has their annual conference at the Grand Wayne Convention Center!
Discover why the North American Brass Band Association is excited to come back to the Grand Wayne Convention Center!
Learn why Fort Wayne Dance For All has made their conference home at the Grand Wayne Convention Center for over a decade!
Thank you to David from Baldman Games for sharing your Grand Wayne story! We have loved working with you over the years! Get to know us: GrandWayne.com
With 225,000 square feet, we are designed to transform any ordinary event into something extraordinary. Get to know us! GrandWayne.com
Thank you to Lane from the Indiana Music Education Association for sharing your Grand Wayne story! We love rolling out the red carpet for you! Get to know us: GrandWayne.com
Happy Halloween from your friends at The Grand Wayne Convention Center!
Poll time: Look like a fun evening?? Yes/No #peekbeforedoors #growlatthemoon #animallovers
Get a taste of how Hilton catering will wow at your next Grand Wayne event!
We have a skating rink!! Well, we can dream. It’s actually hanging out at the IN Park and Recreation Assoc. Conference.
Kenny K the DJ rocks Ruoff Holiday Party!
Beautiful music greets guests arriving for holiday parties.
A talented young artist entertains today’s Lularoe shoppers.
Favorite Fort Wayne musician Kenny Taylor takes the stage during the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water Conference.
Chi Alpha baby! Safe travels everyone!
Grand Wayne Center's new carpet is a hit with humans and blue robots.
The tale end of Ikasucon is near. See you next year!
These are some talented toes! #cubingUSA
And so it begins...CubingUSA Nationals.
Everything about the 44th Annual BBBS Gourmet Dinner is BIG. The screen, the turnout and the big league sports star. Welcome to Fort Wayne Brett Favre!
#nomoredroopyhem #bringyoursewingmachinetowork #jeffisamazing
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