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WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an extraordinary 2.3 million-sq. ft. conventions and meetings facility, is
equipped to handle events of all sizes, from small groups and
break-out meetings to events for 500 to 42,000 attendees. One of
the most energy-efficient buildings for its size, the Convention
Center includes a range of mixed-use exhibit spaces, 198,000 sq.
ft. of flexible meeting space with a total of 77 breakout rooms and
a 52,000-sq. ft. ballroom, the largest in the region. Whatever the
size of the event, the service of the Convention Center staff is
unparalleled.
Centerplate/NBSE is the premier catering partner for the
Walter E. Washington Convention Center. From intimate private
meetings to grand events with extensive guest lists, your event will
benefit from professional talent, innovative approach, exceptional
agility and unparalleled results.
Meeting participants and planners alike will be pleased to hear
that they can find a plethora of attractions and points of interest
nearby, everything from celebrity chefs and world-famous monuments, to museums, shopping and more.
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Website: www.dcconvention.com
703,000 sq. ft.
52,000 sq. ft.
77
(202) 249-3000
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