Birmingham isn’t called the Magic City for nothing. It’s a title earned by turning a bleak past into a bright future, broken relationships into a culture of healing, and the uncertainties of economic transition into the vibrant, booming city you see today. That same spirit makes Birmingham an ideal place to bring people together.
At the heart of it all is the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), offering more than 420,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 88 breakout rooms, and 18 unique venues in one walkable campus. Two connected convention hotels, the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel and The Westin Birmingham, provide seamless access, while Uptown Birmingham’s restaurants, entertainment, and the 45,000-seat Protective Stadium are just steps away. All located only seven minutes from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), serving the region with more than 100 daily flights, making arrival and departure easy for attendees.
Beyond the meeting rooms, Birmingham delivers experiences that turn a great meeting into a memorable one. The city is gaining international recognition for its award-winning food scene. WhenAFARreleased its 2026Where to Golist, Birmingham was named one of just 24 emerging destinations worldwide and described as “quietly obsessed with food.”Eater.comcalled the city “a culinary command center,” a reputation reinforced when several Birmingham restaurants appeared in the first-everMICHELIN Guide American Southin 2025.
After a productive day, Birmingham invites attendees to explore on foot. The Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument offers powerful perspective on the city’s role in shaping history. City Walk BHAM, a 31-acre park beneath the downtown interstate, blends recreation with striking public space. For sweeping views, Vulcan Park atop Red Mountain provides a 360-degree look at the city, while nearby Barber Motorsports Park offers one of the most scenic walks around.
Now that we’ve given you a few reasons to meet in Birmingham, have you started planning yet? Come see us, and we’ll show you that the charm of the Magic City is alive, well, and ready to welcome your next meeting.
