Meetings & Conventions in Raleigh, N.C.

Jump InJump into 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 restaurantshotelsmuseumsoutdoor spaces and the unique experiences you will only find in a place like Raleigh, N.C.

Meeting Planners Notebook

Thus far, 2023 has been a year of remarkable growth and progress for RDU International Airport (RDU). The airport, which offers 64 nonstop flights, makes traveling enjoyable and provides visitors with easy access to the Raleigh area. It’s no wonder why RDU has...

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What’s New in Raleigh, N.C.

Raleigh, N.C., recently welcomed a new hotel to its bustling Airport Meeting District—The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport. The hotel has opened its doors to business and leisure travelers seeking...

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

Major meeting facilities plus more than 350 meeting facilities (including unique sites and hotels!). View More

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

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Meeting Planners Guide photo by Jonathan Corbett