George R. Brown Convention Center

06/24/2022

The GRB has gone for the gold! We are proud to announce that we are LEED Gold certified and committed to being a leader in sustainable operations.

Read more about our our certification here: https://bit.ly/3HOxk7E

04/16/2021

Horton Hears a Houston!: A Dr. Seuss experience is coming to town

An experience like none other is coming to the George R. Brown Convention Center this May for a limited time.

Pre-sale for The Dr. Seuss Experience is now open! 🤩

story via Houston Chronicle

Hello, and welcome to the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss.

03/12/2021

Convention Business in Houston Bouncing Back Strong for the Second Half of 2021 | Northstar Meetings Group

"Houston is preparing for a record-breaking six-month stretch of citywide conventions for the second half of 2021. Sixteen large gatherings are scheduled from July to December, compared with 12 in the same time frame for 2019."

The city's convention center has more events on the books from July to December than it had for the same months in 2019.

03/08/2021

COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan

Just updated: The GRB's COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan

George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, Texas 77010 Main Line: 713-853-8000 Toll Free: 800-427-4697 Fax: 713-853-8090 [email protected]

02/14/2021

Photos from Mayor Sylvester Turner's post

02/12/2021

Winter Weather News Conference - 02/12/21

Due to the upcoming Arctic Blast approaching our region, The City of Houston will open the George R. Brown Convention Center beginning Sunday evening to house individuals who are homeless and need a warm and safe place to stay for two or three days.

11/21/2020

Photos from Mayor Sylvester Turner's post

11/19/2020

There's still time to donate to the Super Feast Food Drive, hosted by City Wide Club and Canstruction Houston Inc.. Stop by the GRB to drop off canned goods until 7pm. All donations will benefit individuals and families in need this holiday season. Visit http://citywideclub.com/ or https://canstruction-houston.com/superfeast/ for more info!

09/22/2020

Dreaming of your next getaway? Together with the Let's Go There Coalition, we're happy to offer endless inspiration as you plan your future trips to Houston.

More info: https://explore.letsgothere.travel/state/texas

09/02/2020

Yesterday's Hurricane Laura Relief Drive was an immense success and we are proud to have been an official drop-off location for supplies.

cc: Mayor Sylvester Turner, Gallery Furniture, Kroger, Relief Gang, A-Rocket Moving & Storage, Inc.

08/20/2020

Houston, We Have a (Meetings) Solution

Yes! We're so excited to be a part of this innovation in the meetings and events industry.

HOUSTON (Aug. 20, 2020) -- In response to the changing meetings and event landscape, Houston First Corporation (HFC) announces the opening of The Avenida Houston Virtual Studio, a permanent broadcast ...

08/14/2020

Our convention center is proud to be Houston Clean!

We pledge to maintain the highest standards of public safety and health across our city, both for our community and all of our visiting guests. We pledge to research, curate and implement the most medically effective sanitation and social distancing measures available for the health of our patrons. Finally, we pledge to present clear, consistent and timely operating guidelines and procedures in a way that promotes efficient communication.

Learn more about Houston Clean: HoustonClean.com

08/06/2020

Houston’s hospitality, sports, entertainment, and transportation industries are committed to the health and safety of residents and visitors. As the area continues to reopen, industry partners have joined together to form Houston Clean, the community’s hospitality safety program aimed to help guests easily identify businesses that are committed to health and safety.

For more information, please visit HoustonClean.com

03/03/2020

✨George R. Brown TRIVIA: ✨

Q: How big is the George R. Brown Convention Center?

A: 1.9 million square feet with 88 meeting rooms, 6 balconies, a ballroom, theater, show offices & conference rooms plus 90,000 ft² of Level 2 Mezzanine space, a 95,000 ft² grand concourse, the 97,000 ft² Avenida Plaza, and The Wharf, an intimate outdoor special event space.

Boom. 🤩

11/10/2019

Build Day for the 23rd Annual Canstruction Exhibition was a blast! It was an honor to participate with such talented teams. Everyone was a winner today! Don't miss your chance to see these amazing structures on display from November 10 - 17th on the 2nd Level of the GRB before the cans are donated to the Houston Food Bank.

09/07/2019

KHOU Countdown Kickoff Watch Party

KHOU Countdown Kickoff Watch Party

Celebrate the Houston Texans' upcoming season with KHOU at the Countdown to Kickoff Watch Party.

08/12/2019

Thank you American Association of Diabetes Educators for your commitment to health and wellness education- and for your positive impact on the local hospitality industry!

AADE teamed up with Visit Houston and The City of Houston to provide diabetes risk assessment and awareness sessions to 52 local hospitality community employees at . Thank you Houston for opening your doors to us and putting 52 people on their way to a healthier future.

07/30/2019

Saltgrass Steak House to fill George R. Brown space vacated by Bud's Pitmaster BBQ - Houston Business Journal

We're so excited that Saltgrass Steak House is coming to the GRB! It won't be long until the final touches are done and they are ready to open their doors. Are you getting hungry?

07/29/2019

New Houston Welcome Center Opens

Have you visited the new Houston Welcome Center on Avenida Houston? Sign up for guided tours, make reservations, or buy tickets to local attractions through the Marketplace at kiosks on site. Or, if you're looking to find the perfect souvenir, LAUNCH offers a variety of options made by local Houston designers and artisans. If you're getting a bit hungry, Avenida Eats has affordable and delicious grab-and-go options.

07/27/2019

PDHTX Creative Night has been full of music, food, art, and fun! Pan Dulce HTX & LAUNCH know how to throw an amazing block party on Avenida Houston! In addition to awesome local music and art, visitors got to shop hand-crafted items from local artists at Launch, pick up tasty grab-and-go food items from Avenida Eats, and check out the brand-new Houston Welcome Center, located inside the GRB.

07/24/2019

THSCA Coaching School - Meeting of Minds in Texas HS Football

The 2019 Texas High School Coaches Association Convention & Coaching School at the GRB was full of excitement. We're proud to have hosted the largest group in the event's history with over 13,600 attendees! Congratulations THSCA!

06/28/2019

Houston's Most Interesting New Buildings — Architecture Award Winners Wow | PaperCity Magazine

We're excited to share that EYP Architecture and Engineering received a Renovation/Restoration award at the 2019 AIA Houston Chapter Design Awards for their work on Avenida Houston at the GRB! In addition to a beautiful design, Avenida Houston offers plenty of exciting entertainment, dining, and leisure options for everyone to enjoy. Vibrant and enjoyable public spaces are part of what makes Houston such a great place to live or visit- we're glad to be part of the team bringing more of those spaces to the city. Congratulations EYP!

https://www.papercitymag.com/home-design/houston-architecture-winners-aia-design-awards-george-brown-vibrant-restaurant/

A hip cafe in Montrose, a PR firm's splashy headquarters, and Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University were among the 16 winners in the Houston AIA Design Awards competition.

06/21/2019

We're all ready to celebrate Rainbow on the Green at Discovery Green with this amazing balloon installation by Festivities TX. Stroll down Avenida Houston to check it out!

06/15/2019

HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION MANAGED-VENUES OFFER FREE ACCESS TO AIRA NAVIGATION APP FOR BLIND AND LOW-VISION

Houston First Corporation has joined the network of businesses and public institutions offering free access to Aira, an app and optional wearable device to aid blind and low-vision people conduct tasks and navigate public spaces with enhanced ease and independence. In an effort to increase accessibility, Houston First has partnered with Aira, developers of the visual information technology, to cover the cost of any minutes used through the service within the George R. Brown Convention Center, Avenida Houston, Wortham Theater Center, and Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in downtown Houston’s Convention and Theater Districts. Houston First joins the Houston Airport System in providing free access to Aira in their facilities.

“Houston First venues are among the top in the nation, and we are continually looking for ways to offer the highest levels of service to our customers and patrons. Working with Aira to provide free access to their service for blind and low-vision guests will increase the number of users we can reach with this incredibly helpful technology and improve the guest experience,” said Luther Villagomez, HFC Chief Operating Officer- Convention Center and Houston First Theaters. “Part of our mission is to enhance quality of life for Houstonians and visitors alike. We are only successful if we can ensure those tenets to all and deliver on our promise to provide an enjoyable, safe, and accessible experience for everyone.”

Aira works by connecting blind and low-vision people with access to a highly-trained, professional agent who provides visual information through an app on their smartphones or smart glasses. The service acts as an enhancement to orientation & mobility skills to allow for more independence when conducting virtually any task, including navigating through unfamiliar spaces. Once a user subscribes to Aira and downloads the app, they can immediately access Aira agents to assist with real-time navigation and providing information about the surrounding environment.

“Aira opens up a world of opportunities for blind and low-vision people in our venues. Along Avenida Houston, the outdoor event and entertainment space in front of the convention center, we host public events and live music performances, we have dining and retail options that Aira users can explore with confidence. By providing this service at no charge to our guests, Houston First has made using Aira more convenient in both the convention center and our Theater District venues,” said John Gonzalez, HFC Senior Vice President of Operations and General Manager of the GRB. “As the first convention center in Texas with free access to Aira, we are proud to offer this service which will so positively impact blind and low-vision guests from Houston and around the world.”

For more information about Aira and how it works visit aira.io.

06/09/2019

George R. Brown Convention Center updated their website address.

George R. Brown Convention Center updated their website address.

06/09/2019

George R. Brown Convention Center Events Calendar | Houston Meetings

Premier Gun Show is not taking place at the GRB this weekend. For a full listing of all events in the building, please visit https://www.grbhouston.com/attendees/events-calendar/, or to see what fun summer activities are going on around campus, visit https://www.avenidahouston.com/.

Looking for the calendar of events for the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston? See our calendar to view detailed descriptions and schedules for upcoming conventions, conferences and special events. Details on each event also include a link to the conference website.

06/06/2019

Meet the KHOU 11 weather team at the Extreme Weather Expo this weekend

Meet the KHOU 11 weather team at the Extreme Weather Expo this weekend

Hurricane season is here and our KHOU 11 meteorologists will be available to answer your questions Saturday at our Avenida Studio.

05/15/2019

Saltgrass Steak House to open in downtown Houston

Another delicious and convenient dining option is coming to the GRB! Saltgrass Steak House is joining the amazing selection of restaurants on Avenida Houston this fall.

Popular Landry's concept will move into a vacant space at Avenida Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center

04/26/2019

Another successful Tourism Summit in Houston with over 800 professionals from the hospitality and tourism industry in attendance to hear inspiring keynotes from Dustin Garis, Brand Experience Innovator and Scott Kirby, President of United Airlines. Guests also heard from Mayor Sylvester Turner, David Mincberg, Chairman of Houston First Corporation, William Harris, President & CEO of Space Center Houston, and Jorge Franz, Senior Vice President of Tourism at Visit Houston to recap the achievements of the last year and give a look ahead to what's in store next for Houston.

04/21/2019

Nosh: Culinary Showcase 2019 | Events at GRB

We look forward to hosting one of Houston Black Restaurant Week's signature events of the year!

Do you have your tickets, yet?

Black Restaurant Week and Houston First cordially invites you to NOSH, our inaugural culinary showcase featuring Houston's premiere Black chefs, caterers and bartenders! Dive into the African diaspora and tantalize your taste buds with flavors of African, African-American, and Caribbean cuisine.

04/18/2019

Welcome to Houston ! With 70,000 people at the GRB for FIRST Championship, we've got you covered with tons of delicious food options for lunch on Avenida Houston. Don't be afraid of lines, everything is moving fast! And definitely don't be afraid to ! Good luck to all the students participating this year! 🤖🏆

04/10/2019

Your last chance to register as a volunteer for FIRST Championship is TODAY! The event will be held at the GRB, from Apr. 17-20.

Register: bit.ly/2Hh66Kn

03/30/2019

Winter is coming to Houston: ‘Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke to headline Comicpalooza

😯 🐉

Comicpalooza is coming to the GRB, May 10-12!

This year fans of HBO’s cultural phenomenon will have an opportunity to meet Clarke alongside Nathalie Emmanuel who portrays her trusted advisor Missandei in the award-wining hit series.