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 restaurants, hotels, museums, outdoor spaces and the unique experiences you will only find in a place like Raleigh, N.C.

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    Raleigh, N.C., Hosts 2026 ACCESSE Conference

    ACCESSE, the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives' (CESSE's) leadership conference designed exclusively for STEM society professionals, brought more

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    RDU International Airport Summer 2026 Updates
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    RDU International Airport Summer 2026 Updates

    Summer travel is in full swing at RDU International Airport (RDU), with expanded air service, new dining options and major infrastructure improvements underway. Here's

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    Raleigh on the Road: 2026 World Education Congress
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    Raleigh on the Road: 2026 World Education Congress

    Visit Raleigh’s Kathryn Short, CMP, and Malinda Harrell, CMP Fellow, CASE, recently traveled to San Antonio, Texas, for the 2026 Meeting Professionals International (MPI)

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    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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    Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center

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

    Meeting Planners Guide

    Flip through our Meeting Planners Guide for a comprehensive look at Raleigh, N.C., as a meeting destination. View More

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    Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance

    The Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance is a division of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau

    434 Fayetteville St., Ste. 2600, Raleigh, NC 27601

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    434 Fayetteville St., Ste. 2600

    Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St.,

    • Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
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