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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.

Meeting Planners Notebook

RDU International Airport Winter 2026 Updates

After a record-breaking year, RDU International Airport (RDU) is flying higher than ever. In 2025, RDU served a projected 15.5 million passengers of travelers, added new airlines and expanded its roster of nonstop destinations—giving visitors more choices and...

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Three New Meeting Spaces in Raleigh, N.C., to Check Out in 2026

As Raleigh, N.C., continues to grow as a premier meetings destination, new venues are opening to meet the demand for fresh, flexible event spaces. In 2025, three

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Raleigh On The Road: Holiday Showcase

Visit Raleigh closed out 2025 by making a notable impression at Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase, the Midwest’s premier event for association professionals. With Chicago home to the...

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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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Raleigh Convention Center

The Raleigh 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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434 Fayetteville St., Ste. 2600

Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St.,

  • Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • 1.800.849.8499