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John S. Knight Center

4.5(1,045)
Convention Center

About

The John S. Knight Center offers 123,000 square feet of flexible event space, including large ballrooms, breakout rooms, and a green room for speakers. Its clean, open design and helpful staff make navigating between spaces easy and comfortable for groups of all sizes.

Located near major routes with convenient parking, the center features an in-house culinary team and modern tech to support seamless meetings and conventions. Well-maintained restrooms and charging stations add to the professional, turnkey experience.

Best for

  • Large conferences & trade shows
  • Corporate meetings with breakout sessions
  • Exhibitions & vendor expos

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Custom Package Request

Custom request

Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your event and the venue will work with you to build the right experience from scratch.

What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

123,000 sq. ft. of customizable meeting and exhibition space
Event Space
123,000 sq. ft. of customizable meeting and exhibition space
The center offers a large variety of spaces including exhibition halls, ballrooms, breakout rooms, and a green room for speakers, allowing flexible configurations for events of different sizes.
Convenient access with sheltered skywalk and parking garage
Location & Access
Convenient access with sheltered skywalk and parking garage
The venue features a skywalk from garage level 2 that protects guests from weather, with elevators and escalators for easy movement between spaces. The parking garage is free during events and accessible from major routes including Route 8.
Dedicated in-house culinary department
In-House Culinary
Dedicated in-house culinary department
With an on-site culinary team, the center provides food and beverage services tailored to events, ensuring a turnkey hospitality experience without outside vendors.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 1,045 reviews