Rhode Island Convention Center
Accessibility and ease are the hallmarks of the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC). Centrally located in the heart of Providence and just off Interstate 95, the RICC is within one mile of 2,800 hotel rooms. It is connected via skybridge to the 14,000-seat Amica Mutual Pavilion on one side and to the 564-room Omni Providence on the other. The Omni is, in turn, connected to the Providence Place Mall.
The RICC recently unveiled exciting renovations, including the addition of a second junior ballroom, creating unprecedented flexibility within the space. Other enhancements include upgrades to meeting rooms, lighting, the garages and more, along with the opening of The Exchange, a brand-new bar and networking space with panoramic views of the city.
A New Era for Events: The RI Convention Center's Transformation & Real Savings for Planners
Meetings are changing. Attendees expect more connection, more energy and more memorable environments that go far beyond the ballroom. And destinations are responding, especially here in Providence. The Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC) recently unveiled a remarkable multiphase renovation that…
Fast Facts
- View RICC Floorplans
- 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
- 5,500 hotel rooms in Greater Providence
Hotels Within Walking Distance
- 2,200 committable hotel rooms within one mile of the RICC
- 1,000 committable hotel rooms attached/adjacent to RICC
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Accessibility & Transportation
With its convenient Northeast location, 15 percent of the nation’s population is within a 300-mile proximity to Providence. Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Warwick is the closest airport. Easily accessed via Interstate 95, Providence is a 50-minute drive from Boston and a three-hour drive to New York City.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Known to locals as "The AMP PVD," the 14,000-seat Amica Mutual Pavilion (formerly the Dunkin' Donuts Center) is home to the AHL Providence Bruins and the Big East Providence College Friars. The arena hosts sporting events, major concerts, family shows and trade shows. The venue offers ample parking and is connected via skybridge to the RI Convention Center.
The Vets
With a unique combination of size and intimacy, celebrated acoustics and a grand proscenium stage, the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) is an elegant performance venue and a memorable place to hold corporate or community events. This historic property has undergone recent renovations and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.