Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Key Metrics
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Exhibition Area
514,000
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Exhibition Hall
4 -
Largest Ballroom
54,000
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Ballroom
2,319
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Hotels
NA
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Largest Meeting Space
10,962
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Meeting
72
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Meeting Space
86,500
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Catering
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Overview
Nestled in the heart of historic downtown San Antonio along the banks of the world famous River Walk thrives the nucleus of our City’s convention industry. The Henry B. González Convention Center (HBGCC) plays host to more than 300 events each year with over 750,000 convention delegates from around the world.
The facility offers meeting and exhibit space within walking distance to the River Walk, historical attractions, restaurants, shops and hotels. It also meets the ever-evolving needs of the industry with innovative design and flexible indoor and outdoor space. Facility features include: 514,000 sq ft of contiguous exhibit space, 86,500 sq ft of column-free multipurpose space, over 70 meeting rooms, including divisible breakout rooms, and the largest ballroom in Texas. In addition, the complex features the Lila Cockrell Theatre, a 2,319-seat Performing Arts Theatre. Come and see for yourself why readers of Meetings South Magazine have voted the Henry B. González Convention Center the “Best Convention Center in the Industry” two years in a row.
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ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2024 International Annual Meeting - American Society Of Agronomy - Crop Science Society Of America - Soil Science Society Of America
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Upcoming Events +
ACTFL Annual Convention And World Languages Expo 2026 - American Council On The Teaching Of Foreign Languages
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Nov 20, 2026
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TASA Midwinter Conference 2026 - Texas Association of School Administrators
Education & Science > Administration
Jan 25, 2026
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