Plan Your Educational Meeting in Providence, RI

A Destination Built for Minds That Never Stop Learning

Educational conferences, academic symposia, teacher trainings, and association meetings deserve more than a generic hotel ballroom. [Destination] offers education meeting planners a rare combination: world-class meeting infrastructure, a thriving intellectual community, and a DMO team that understands the unique demands of mission-driven events. From site selection to final session, we're your local partner — and we're free to use.

Best CVB
GoProvidence has been honored with two national awards: the Stella Award for "Best Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Northeast" and recognition as a Meetings Today "Best CVB in the East." These distinctions, voted on by meeting planners and industry professionals, celebrate the bureau's excellence in destination marketing, client service and its ability to help planners create innovative event experiences in Providence.

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Accessibility & Ease

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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Hotels Within Walking Distance

Providence's compact, walkable downtown offers a variety of hotel options within walking distance of the RI Convention Center, Providence Place mall and plenty of dining and entertainment venues. Learn More ›

 

 

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Tips From Our Experts

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."

Niels Hobb - NecronomiCon Providence
Drone photo of the Providence skyline
Providence is a magical place

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.”

Stephanie Moyer - SciX 2021
La Gondola
They did not disappoint

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."

Colleen McQuone - Billion Dollar Roundtable
Rhode Island Convention Center
Exceeded every expectation

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?"

Shanan Atkinson - Environmental Bankers Association
Still Here Mural
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."

Pam Peterson - Program Director/Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
PWCVB Annual Meeting
Seamless meeting experience

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