A blend of form and function, the Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) provides aesthetically pleasing and innovative solutions for a variety of conferences, trade shows and events. With nearly 475,000 square feet of trade show space, 87 column-free conference meeting rooms, a 28,000-square-foot ballroom, and an auditorium with superb production and flexible technology options, the facility can handle any event from a small meeting to a large convention or trade show. Conveniently located close to freeways and only 20 minutes from the airport on the southern edge of downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Convention Center is easy for attendees and exhibitors to find. Plus, the Minneapolis convention, trade show and event center is connected by climate-controlled skyways to the downtown hotels, restaurants and shopping. The Minneapolis Convention Center is owned and operated by the city of Minneapolis and is marketed by Meet Minneapolis, Convention and Visitors Association.