Meetings & Conventions in Raleigh, N.C.

Meet in Raleigh, N.C., with all the freedom to move beyond the surface of your meeting destination. Deeply connect to signature experiences that leave lasting impressions. Fully embrace the feeling of coming together in a place rich with intelligence, creativity and expertise.

Nothing would please us more than to see you and your organizations excited and energized in memorable places like the downtown Raleigh Convention Center campus and in our five meeting districts. We warmly welcome you to enjoy restaurantshotelsmuseumsoutdoor spaces and the unique experiences you will only find in a place like Raleigh, N.C.

Meeting Planners Notebook

The Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) in Raleigh, N.C., sustained a roof fire on the evening of Dec. 1, 2025. Meeting spaces remain largely unaffected, and the venue is making steady progress toward reopening. There were no events going on in the building at the time of...

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Where to Meet

Last week, the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex unveiled architectural renderings of the new Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) expansion. This transformative 298,100-sq.-ft. facility adds...

Meeting Districts

Meeting and event strategists can choose between five separate meeting districts across the Raleigh, N.C., area. Each has its own personality and combination of features and may be just the right fit for your next event!

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Airport District

Here’s one obvious advantage of the Airport District–you are close to RDU International Airport so your attendees can have a very short commute to your meeting hotel!

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Cary District

When your must-have list includes charming and renowned quality of life, you’ll want to plan your event surrounded by everything Cary, N.C., has to offer.

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Downtown District

Anchored by the LEED Silver-certified, 500,000-square-foot Raleigh Convention Center, the downtown Raleigh meeting district is full of energy and vibrant, Southern culture.

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Midtown District

The Midtown District includes two compact, walkable areas with meeting hotels, restaurants, shopping and things to do.

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Raleigh West

Raleigh West includes a full-service hotel with 10,000+ square feet of meeting space, some of the most popular things to do in Raleigh, N.C., and delicious dining.

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The Raleigh Convention Center is home to stimulating design, inspiring culture and superior service. View More

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