Big things are happening in Cincinnati—and with the $800M Convention District
transformation springing to life, meetings have never felt this fresh. Open in November,
the Elm Street Plaza, a two-acre outdoor event activation space, will lead into the tech-
forward, eco-smart Convention Center, which opens in January 2026. By 2028, a sleek
700-room Marriott HQ Hotel will connect directly via skywalk. With 4,000 nearby hotel
rooms, walkable streets, vibrant dining and nightlife, and must-see attractions like the
Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center,
and Contemporary Arts Center, the future of meetings is here. Bonus: the expanded
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