Georgia World Congress Center
By Kerstan Szczepanski and the Georgia World Congress Center
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) stands as one of the premier convention destinations in the country. Spanning more than 4 million square feet, including 1.5 million square feet of flexible exhibit space, GWCC is among the largest and most versatile convention centers in North America. Its seamless design—Buildings B and C are connected via the 100,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall BC creating more than 1 million square feet of contiguous space—is perfect for accommodating some of the world’s largest expos. But GWCC is more than sheer size. With 13 exhibit halls, 98 meeting rooms, three fixed-seat auditoriums, two grand ballrooms, and versatile outdoor plazas, it’s a chameleon that can adapt to events of every scale and sector. From global industry tradeshows like IPPE, IWF, and MODEX to pop culture staples like MomoCon and youth sporting events including Big South, GWCC provides the infrastructure and Southern hospitality to support it all.
A true game-changer for the campus is the Signia by Hilton Atlanta, GWCC’s connected headquarter hotel. Attached directly to Building C and accessible via a pedestrian walkway, the hotel offers over 950 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of its own meeting space, including Georgia’s largest hotel ballroom, as well as an outdoor event deck and lawn. This seamless integration enhances the experience for attendees, ensuring comfort, convenience, and continuity.
Accessibility is one of GWCC’s most valuable assets. Its 200-plus acre walkable campus also features Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Olympic Park and is adjacent to State Farm Arena and just steps from a MARTA rail station, allowing visitors to travel from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the campus with ease. Over 13,000 hotel rooms and a variety of cultural attractions—such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights—are all within walking distance. Foodies will be happy to learn that Atlanta is now a Michelin city, with nine restaurants holding a Michelin star.
In addition to its impressive footprint, GWCC leads the industry in sustainability. It is the first convention center in the world to earn LEED Gold certification for Existing Building: Operations & Maintenance, setting the standard for green building practices in large-scale event spaces.
With unmatched flexibility, location, and service, the Georgia World Congress Center is more than a venue—it’s a destination. Whether you’re hosting a corporate summit or exploring your favorite fandom, GWCC offers an extraordinary experience on a grand scale.
This story originally appeared in the Q3 2025 issue of Exhibit City News, p. 54. For original layout, visit https://issuu.com/exhibitcitynews/docs/exhibit_city_news_-_jul_aug_sept_2025/54.
