convention center
Large meeting facility
A convention center is a large building designed to host conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and other gatherings.
These facilities typically feature expansive halls, meeting rooms, and catering services to accommodate thousands of attendees: The tech expo drew fifty thousand visitors to the convention center.
Most major cities have at least one.
Central theme or speech
- speakerOne who talks
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- panelDistinct flat section
- sessionScheduled time for activity
workshop · seminar · plenary · breakout · networking · delegates · registration · badge
Interior connecting pathway
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- pavilionOpen recreational structure
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
- atriumRoofed central hall
lobby · concourse · loading dock · meeting room · banquet hall · capacity · seating · staging
keynote
Central theme or speech
- speakerOne who talks
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- panelDistinct flat section
session · workshop · seminar · plenary · breakout · networking · delegates · registration · badge · agenda
hall
Interior connecting pathway
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- pavilionOpen recreational structure
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
atrium · lobby · concourse · loading dock · meeting room · banquet hall · capacity · seating · staging · rigging
attendees
People at an event
- crowdLarge public gathering
- delegatesChosen representatives or assigns
- participantsThose actively involved
assembly · summit · gala · reception · mixer · reunion · festival · commencement · ceremony · congregation
booth
Temporary enclosed compartment
merchandise · display · demonstration · showcase · B2B · buyers · catalogue · brochure · swag · samples
- convention centersexpo hall, ballroom, grand ballroom, main hall, banquet hall
- Central OhioColumbus, Dublin, Worthington, Powell, Delaware
- buildingshouse, hospital, hotel, school, bank
- busy placesmarketplace, train station, airport, hospital, school
- public spacespark, plaza, street, city parks, public parks
- business districtfinancial district, CBD, office building, office tower, skyscraper
convention centerliving room
Home's social space
intimate venue · phone booth · closet · private residence · home office
convention centerbackyard barbecue
Outdoor meal with grilling
house party · dive bar · bedroom · campfire circle · backyard
convention centerwilderness
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
open field · backcountry · forest clearing · mountaintop · beach
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