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Convention Facilities

Memphis in 2023 is proposing to use the Memphis Cook Convention Center as its main venue. It is currently under construction, so all statements refer to the expected facility after the construction has been completed. It is currently estimated to finish in 2020, so there's plenty of time between the estimated completion and our convention.

Exhibit Space:

  • 118,000 square feet (column-less), 40' ceilings
  • We estimate being able to fit up to 266 dealers in 10' x 10' booths
  • We are using the rest of the space for exhibits, art show, and the fan lounge
  • There is direct access to a loading dock from the exhibit halls

Total Program Rooms: 38 + Theater

4 Large Program Rooms (more than 250 people):

  • Ballroom A: 10,664 square feet (approximately 1,050 people)
  • Ballroom B: 8,228 square feet (approximately 810 people)
  • Ballrooms C and D: 2,829 square feed (approximately 288 people)
    • The four Ballrooms can be combined into one 27,776 square foot room (approximately 2,900 people)

26 Medium Program Rooms (100 - 250 people):

  • 1,660 square feet (approximately 165 people): 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114
  • 1,500 square feet (approximately 130 people): 116W, 117W, 118W, 119W, 120W (1,260 square feet) (note that all these rooms are across the street from the main facility)
    • 102 - 104 can be combined into one 5,460 square foot room (approximately 474 people)
    • 105 - 107 can be combined into one 5,460 square foot room (approximately 474 people)
    • 109 - 111 can be combined into one 5,460 square foot room (approximately 474 people)
    • 112 - 115 can be combined into one 7,390 square foot room (approximately 660 people)
    • 116W - 120W can be combined into one 7,310 square foot room (approximately 650 people)
  • LL 1 - 10: The numbers currently given for these rooms are inconsistent, but they seem to be around 1,500 - 1,750 square feet, holding 100 - 150 people. We will have firmer numbers on these rooms closer to the event.
    • LL 1 - 10 can be combined into one 18,730 square foot room seating 1,603 people
    • The LL rooms are on the same level as the parking

8 Small Rooms (under 100 people):

  • 975 square feet (approximately 60 people): 102A, 102B, 107A, 107B, 109A, 109B, 115A, 115B

Theater:

  • Seating for 2,100
  • 15 changing rooms with showers

More information and floorplans can be found here. (PDF download)

Memphis in ‘23