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Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

Convention Center
Boston, MA

Venue Type

Convention Center

Address

415 Summer Street, Boston, MA

Neighborhood

South Boston Waterfront

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Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

Venue Type

Convention Center

Address

415 Summer Street, Boston, MA

Neighborhood

South Boston Waterfront

The BCEC has 516,000 square feet of contiguous, virtually column-free exhibit space that can be set up in 10 different configurations.

Number of Spaces

9 Spaces

Capacity

Max Seated: 17647
Max Standing: 5370

Food & Beverage

Exclusive catering only
Exclusive beverage vendors only

Technology

In-house A/V

Spaces

Ballroom
Ballroom
Seated: 5,020 / Standing: 5,370
Ballroom East
Ballroom East
Seated: 2,410 / Standing: 2,685
Ballroom West
Ballroom West
Seated: 2,410 / Standing: 2,685
Exhibit Hall A
Exhibit Hall A
Seated: 15,418
Exhibit Hall B
Exhibit Hall B
Seated: 17,647
Exhibit Hall C
Exhibit Hall C
Seated: 14,729
Ballroom
Ballroom
Seated: 5,020 / Standing: 5,370
Ballroom East
Ballroom East
Seated: 2,410 / Standing: 2,685
Ballroom West
Ballroom West
Seated: 2,410 / Standing: 2,685
Exhibit Hall A
Exhibit Hall A
Seated: 15,418
Exhibit Hall B
Exhibit Hall B
Seated: 17,647
Exhibit Hall C
Exhibit Hall C
Seated: 14,729
82 Meeting Rooms
82 Meeting Rooms
Boardroom Suite
Boardroom Suite
Registration/Function
Registration/Function

About

The BCEC was designed by world-renowned architect Raphael Vinoly and HNTB Architecture. The beauty and symbolism of the building’s modern, glass-lined interior is reflected throughout the 2.1 million square feet of space. The 40,020 square-foot ballroom overlooks the Boston Seaport District, offering breathtaking views. And with 516,000 square-feet of column-free, contiguous exhibit space, and 82 meeting rooms, the BCEC has the functionality to accommodate your event, your way.

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Details

Capacity

Max Seated: 17647 Max Standing: 5370

Features

Valet Parking
Loading Dock

Food & Beverage

Exclusive catering only
Exclusive beverage vendors only

With over 30 years of culinary and hospitality experience, Levy Restaurants is committed to crafting a memorable dining experience for the guests of the BCEC and Hynes. Whether you’re hosting an event for 10 or 10,000 our innovative executive chefs and their teams are always eager to customize something new from our creative menus to surprise and delight your guests.

Technology

In-house A/V

Transportation

Parking on premise

To self-park ($25 and $50 for oversized vehicles), from Summer Street, turn onto East Side Drive, drive past the valet area, and continue straight along the side of the building. At the end of the building, make a right and go down the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left and you will see the entrance to the South Parking lot in front of you. Accessible parking spaces are also located in this lot, closest to the building (the same parking rates apply).


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Worked here 3x

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Brooklyn, NY
Worked here 3x
Kadeema
Norwood, MA
Worked here 1x

Team Building

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Atlanta, GA
Worked here 3x

AV Rental & Production

Projection
Springfield, VA
Worked here 3x

Rentals

Patina Rentals
Brooklyn, NY
Worked here 3x
Kadeema
Norwood, MA
Worked here 1x

Team Building

TeamBonding - Better Teamwork. Happier Teams™
Atlanta, GA
Worked here 3x

Experiential Agency

Envy Create
Decatur, GA
Worked here 1x
The Launch Group
San Antonio, TX
Worked here 1x
The Prism House
Boston, MA
Worked here 1x

Photography

Visually Attractive
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Worked here 1x

Planning & Production

AJ Events
Boston, MA
Worked here 1x

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