Meetings & Conventions

Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island are filled with flexible meeting space options, a variety of hotels, world-class restaurants, centuries of history and a wide selection of things to do. Providence is a compact walkable city and is easy to reach for meeting attendees by car, train or plane. Browse below to start planning your next meeting or event.

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The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 2023 Stella Awards Winner, named “Best Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Northeast.” As one of the industry’s…

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The Providence River Pedestrian Bridge spanning the Providence River with the Providence skyline in the background.

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Rhode Island Convention Center

Number of Properties: 35 plus

Number of Rooms in Greater Providence Area: 5,500

Total Number Rooms Within One Mile of Rhode Island Convention Center: 2,800

Rhode Island Convention Center:
- 167,000 sq. ft. of event space
- 100,000-sq.-ft. exhibition hall
- 20,000-sq.-ft. ballroom
- 37,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
- 30,000 sq. ft. of registration/prefunction space

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What They're Saying

“Best convention center experience I've ever had! Easy layout to navigate and incredibly friendly staff, who were all helpful and quick to respond to any last-minute requests.”

What They're Saying

"Providence is a magical place to host a convention. Our international guests and attendees often plan extended stays around our convention and always yearn to return to Providence."

What They're Saying

"The GoProvidence CVB team was excellent overall and assisted in the success of our meeting. Quite frankly, we could not have done it without them."

What They're Saying

“I was so nervous to put on a conference during a pandemic but my partners in Providence ensured it would be a success — and they did not disappoint! They worked with us for months and months leading up to the conference and made sure I did not feel alone at any point in my planning.”

What They're Saying

"From the service of the Providence CVB, to the food at the Omni, to our off-site event in Newport, there was not a single detail that was missed. The attendees loved the location and we exceed our numbers and their expectations. I look forward to next year and raising the bar."

What They're Saying

"Charming northeastern town without the negative aspects of the 'bigger cities.' Beautiful views, excellent food, a plethora of character. What more could you need?"

What They're Saying

"We were extremely pleased with the way that the CVB, Convention Center staff, and hotel staff all work together to provide a seamless meeting experience."