Conventions & Meetings
Make History
Abilene offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it the perfect destination for meetings that leave a lasting impression. Its central location, historic downtown, and experienced staff ensure your event will be a success. Don't just host a meeting, make history in Abilene.
Convention And Meeting Planning
Listed below you'll find complete information to start you down the path to planning a successful event. If you need additional assistance, our professional planning staff is always available.
Meeting & Event Facilities
Displayed below are all of the meeting and event facilities available in Abilene. You'll find everything you need regarding venues to ensure a successful and memorable meeting/event.
Registration Packets
This information will get you started with a successful registration process to get your group set up and ready for its conference and/or convention.
Use this worksheet meeting to give you a rough estimate for breaking down the total number of rooms used.
Services & Rentals
Explore our services, rentals, and more to make the most of your meeting, convention, or event.
Ranches & Special Venues
Enjoy fresh air and outdoor activities as part of your next meeting or special event.
Convention And Meeting Services
The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau's professional staff can assist you with many aspects of planning and meeting execution. For personalized professional service please feel free to contact Pam Sites, Convention Services Director.
Meeting Planning: When planning a meeting, the bureau staff is normally available to attend planning sessions to provide information, suggestions and other assistance.
Tours & Activities: We can help you create the perfect tour or after-hours event by assisting in the coordination of spouse and children tours, entertainment, speakers or catering for your functions.
Registration: Depending on the size of your group, reasonable registration assistance is always free. Custom printed name badges can be produced before the conference.
Delegate Packets: A delegate packet normally contains an Abilene Visitor Guide, lapel pin and discount coupons (when available). We can add programs or other items furnished by your group.
Media Coverage: We can notify local media of upcoming conventions. Upon request, we will send special media releases or assist you with setting up press conferences.
VIP Gifts: Welcome your speakers, board members or other VIPs with a custom gift only Abilene can offer!
Convention Sales
If you need personalized assistance, contact Kim Bosher, Convention Sales Director.
Convention Incentives
The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau and local hotels offer incentives for hosting your next meeting or convention in Abilene.
Expo Center of Taylor County
The Expo Center of Taylor County is one of the most outstanding equestrian centers in the Southwest. It also hosts concerts, livestock and farm shows and conventions. For Texas brand of excitement, don't miss the Western Heritage Classic Ranch Rodeo each May or the West Texas Fair & Rodeo each September. $55 million expansion to be completed in 2021.
Abilene Convention Center
Your complete meeting and event headquarters is the Abilene Convention Center! Book your next event at this outstanding complex. The Convention Center hosts conventions, arts and crafts shows, gun and knife shows, banquets, special events, concerts and theatrical performances.
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