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Savannah Convention Center Expansion

History is in the making for meetings in Savannah, Georgia. The newly expanded Savannah Convention Center is now open, doubling its size and capacity to host cutting-edge conventions and unforgettable event experiences in a city that's truly a Southern gem!

Modern Features Mean a Fresh Wave of Benefits for Planners & Attendees

The expansion not only provides an impressive increase in the size of the facility but also includes unique, modern features that will attract a wider variety of meetings and larger groups.

The Savannah Convention Center is located along the Savannah River. The Center provides a prime opportunity for boat shows, marine-focused events and outdoor recreation. And, in combination with the waterfront facility’s docks, groups can have a one-of-a-kind experience by traveling across the river on the Savannah Belles water ferries.

Outdoor meetings take new shape on the new rooftop patio overlooking the Savannah River and Historic Landmark District. The partially covered area of the terrace bodes well for all types of weather while providing an unforgettable view.

In addition, a brand-new hangar door will open up additional opportunities for the aerospace and aviation industry, offering small aircraft the chance to land on Hutchinson Island and taxi directly into the facility. This allows versatility for large-scale installations and so much more.

The expanded venue will make Savannah an ideal place for some of the world's largest and most respected businesses, organizations and associations to host meetings. Learn more.

Unmatched Space and Flexibility

With 200,000 square feet of exhibit hall space and a new 40,000-square-foot ballroom to complement the existing 25,000-square-foot ballroom, the convention center accommodates a variety of events with ease. The impressive space also features 32 customizable breakout rooms, a 900-space parking garage, a 58-foot-wide hangar door and a new glass facade entry — the convention center has everything you need for a successful and memorable event.

"The Savannah Convention Center knocked the ball out of the park with their expansion. The building and amenities are beautiful and well thought out. What a way to celebrate the Savannah Convention Center's 25th Anniversary with the opening of the new expansion! We found our overall experience to be top notch. It was easy to plan our event, and the execution was flawless. The Convention Center staff and departments have a great synergy and made partnering with them a really great experience.”  

-Beth Linebager and Jen Joseph, NIKE Savannah Showdown

Transportation To & From the Convention Center

For qualifying groups, Visit Savannah will coordinate transportation plans to quickly and easily move attendees between conference hotels and the expanded Savannah Convention Center.

Savannah Belles Ferry Boat Service

  • Connects downtown with Hutchinson Island and the Savannah Convention Center
  • Boats can take large groups across the river in just 3 minutes
  • This complimentary service runs every 20 minutes

Express Shuttle Bus Fleet Ground Service

  • Runs every 15 minutes between the Savannah Convention Center and Historic District hotels that are part of the designated block

Learn more about convention transportation here!

“The expansion opens the door to a world of new possibilities, new customers and new visitors. We are excited for what the future will bring.”

- Jeff Hewitt

Executive Vice President of Convention Sales for Visit Savannah, CDME

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“People always love coming to Savannah from a leisure standpoint, but I think it really will put Savannah on the map for meetings and conventions.”

-Angela Daniels

Director of Sales, Marketing & Event Services for the Savannah Convention Center

A Brand-New Headquartered Hotel

The development of a new HQ hotel next to the Savannah Convention Center is in the pipeline—adding more adjacent accommodations on top of the 400+ rooms and meeting spaces at the recently renovated Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa.

Further details about the project will be announced by early 2025.

Experience the Expansion. Meet in Savannah.

Reach out to Visit Savannah's Meetings & Conventions team and take your first step toward a successful meeting at the newly expanded Savannah Convention Center.

“The expansion gives us new capabilities to have conversations with customers that we haven't been able to have meaningful conversations with prior.”

- Jeff Hewitt, CDME
Chief Sales Officer of Visit Savannah

Unforgettable Meetings Begin Here

Contact the Visit Savannah's Meetings & Conventions team and take your first step toward a successful meeting.

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