The Dayton Convention Center offers a variety of versatile spaces designed to accommodate events of all sizes and styles—from large-scale conferences, trade shows, and expos to intimate meetings, galas, and performances. With flexible floorplans, updated technology, and reimagined layouts, our facility is equipped to bring any vision to life in the heart of downtown Dayton.

Exhibit Halls

The DCC Exhibit Halls total 63,000 square feet of column-free space, with three oversize, ground level access points and two operable partitions that separate the hall into three separate rooms. This space is perfect for trade shows, car shows, large-scale banquets and sporting and dance events.
Features
  • Custom Lighting Capabilities
  • Acoustical Paneling
  • Operable Partitions
Capacity

8,020

Square Footage

63,838 sq. ft. 

Theater

The Dayton Convention Center Theater, the Gem City’s best-kept secret, holds 654 permanent seats with accessible seating area and additional seating capabilities in the orchestra pit. The Theater has full production capabilities and is idea for concerts, plays, comedy shows and dance competitions.
Features
  • Full AV Capabilities
Capacity

732

Flex Hall (Exhibit Hall C)

A multi-functional space serving as both a ballroom for banquets, corporate meetings, and weddings, as well as a continuation of our 63,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall space. This Flex Hall features state-of-the-art lighting, a custom, decorative ceiling installation, new in-house sound capabilities and updated interiors.
Features
  • Custom Lighting Capabilities
  • Acoustical Paneling
  • Operable Partitions
Capacity

2,522

Square Footage

17,863 sq. ft.

Gem City Ballroom

An elegant, innovative ballroom equipped for banquets, weddings, private parties, and corporate meetings. Gem City Ballroom features custom hexagonal LED lighting, new sound baffling, and updated interiors.
Features
  • Custom Lighting Capabilities
  • Acoustical Paneling
Capacity

700

Square Footage

9,476 sq. ft.

Meeting Rooms 305 & 306

Meeting Rooms 305 & 306 are versatile meeting rooms that can be combined into one space. This area is great for meetings, networking events, and presentations.
Features
  • Built-In A/V
  • Updated Interiors
Capacity

650

Square Footage

5,655 sq. ft.

Executive Suite

An elevated suite space ideal for networking events, cocktail parties, and receptions. The Executive Suite features wall-to-wall windows overlooking the exhibit hall floor, private bar, updated interiors, and a glass operable partition that allows the room to function as its own space or open into the Level 3 pre-function area.
Features
  • Full View of Exhibit Hall
  • Built-In Bar
  • Glass Operable Partition
Capacity

145

Square Footage

1,850 sq. ft.

Board Room 207

A pre-set boardroom for 12 with update interiors and furnishings, equipped with integrated AV capabilities, including Microsoft Teams Rooms.
Features
  • Integrated A/V Capabilities including Microsoft Teams rooms
Capacity

15

Board Room 208

A pre-set boardroom for 22 with update interiors and furnishings, equipped with integrated AV capabilities, including Microsoft Teams Rooms. Meeting Room 208 can also accommodate theater style and classroom style set ups.
Features
  • Full A/V Capabilities
Capacity

25