15A: Convention Center Space Needs Evaluation
Conduct periodic evaluations of the quantities and qualities of meeting and event spaces at the Indiana Convention Center and its connected hotels to ensure Indy remains competitive in the broader meeting marketplace. The convention industry is very dynamic with meeting needs constantly evolving and competitors constantly improving. The planning, public policy, and fiscal timelines necessary to remain responsive and competitive are not as nimble and we must continue to evaluate our needs and relative market position, conduct research accordingly, and align timelines of supply and demand as efficiently as possible.
Value to the Community
The convention center is the anchor of Indy's hospitality industry and the more than 83,000 jobs supported by visitors. Keeping this economic engine competitive is essential to preserving Indy as a convention destination, and preserving the jobs and businesses who rely on its success.Value to the Hospitality Industry
The convention center is the anchor of Indy's hospitality industry and keeping this economic engine competitive is essential to preserving Indy as a convention destination, and preserving the jobs and businesses who rely on its success.Updates
- August 2024. New Expansion Project. A 143,500-sqft expansion of the convention center has started that will house one of the top 10 largest convention center ballrooms. A skywalk will be connecting the expansion to the existing convention center.
Key Partners
Confirmed Partners
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Visit Indy (Lead)
- Partnerships Under Development
Recommended Partners
Priority + Progress
Monitoring priorities are the middle 60% or so of actions that TTI is keeping its eye on and supporting as needed.
TTI Role
The primary role means TTI is taking a significant leadership role in this action. This is the most-involved type of role and typically applicable when Visit Indy is leading or significantly contributing to an action implementation.
