About us
Step into the heart of Abilene's community at the Abilene Convention Center, where Southern charm embraces every corner. Our versatile spaces, including a 20,000 sqft Exhibit Hall, a 13,394 sqft Conference Center, Meeting Rooms, an Auditorium that can seat up to 2,182, and more, provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments. With genuine hospitality and a dedicated team, we invite you to create lasting memories in the heart of Texas at the Abilene Convention Center – it's all happening here.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space91,150 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConvention center
Amenities
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- Lighting
- Outside caterers allowed
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- Lighting
- Outside caterers allowed
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Staging area
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
91,150 sq. ft.
Largest room
45,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
20,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
2,100
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
91,150 sq. ft.
Largest room
45,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
20,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
2,100
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Location
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Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
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Unique in our approach, 305 Transportation offers flexible, reliable and convenient local, national and international travel solutions and transportation options for secure, comfortable, and reliable service, both in the air and on the ground.
Executive Travelers, Corporate Travelers, Event Planners, Travel Agents and Leisure Travelers all look to the leader in global transportation services for their chauffeured transportation needs. 305 Transportation is driven to provide consistently superior service that will exceed your every expectation. By always going the extra mile and delivering exceptional attention to detail 305 Transportation ensures that you travel safely, comfortably and confidently.
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At The Stand...
We believe in Great Food
We believe Great Food deserves equally Great Service
We believe that Great Food & Service shouldn’t come at the expense of Great Value
At The Stand...
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Additional details
Abilene Convention Center is centrally located, providing easy access to the best that Abilene has to offer.
Abilene Convention Center Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Abilene Convention Center regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Abilene Convention Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Abilene Convention Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Abilene Convention Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Abilene Convention Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Abilene Convention Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Abilene Convention Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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