Elevating The Guest Experience

The Phoenix Convention Center has unveiled a series of major upgrades. The improvements are designed to enhance the visitor experience and maintain a modern appearance. Renovations include updated interiors and advanced technology, with AV upgrades and LED display walls. Changes span several floors and key areas of the convention center. New carpet, furnishings, and furniture has been installed in high-traffic and primary event spaces.

News via City of Phoenix:

The Phoenix Convention Center is stepping into 2026 with a series of significant improvements designed to elevate the guest experience and keep the facility looking fresh.

From refreshed interiors to cutting-edge technology, the upgrades span multiple levels and areas of the facility. Visitors will notice new furniture throughout the prefunction lobbies and brand-new carpet installations across key spaces, including the Lower Level, West Building 200 and 300 levels, and the West Building Arcade. Additional carpet installations for the North Building 100 and 200 levels are scheduled for spring 2026.

“We are committed to constantly improving our facility,” said Assistant Director Bob Fingerman. “We want every attendee to feel the quality and care that goes into maintaining our incredible venue.”

Other enhancements include new exterior trash cans, AV upgrades, and LED display walls in the Lower Level, which will provide dynamic visual capabilities for events. Performance spaces are also getting a boost with new stages for meetings and entertainment, along with assembly tables, banquet tables, and even a new dance floor to accommodate a variety of event formats.

Accessibility remains a priority, with the installation of a wheelchair lift, ensuring that all guests can enjoy the venue’s offerings.

One of the most striking additions will be exterior uplighting on 3rd Street, set for installation in February and March. This feature will allow the Phoenix Convention Center to illuminate its exterior walls and windows with an array of vibrant colors, creating a striking presence in downtown Phoenix.

“This uplighting project is going to transform the way people see the Convention Center at night,” Fingerman added. “It’s not just functional—it’s a statement piece for us. We want to be able to highlight our beautiful facility even after the sun goes down.”

The Phoenix Convention Center spent roughly $5 million for these projects, highlighting the facility’s prioritization of maintaining the venue’s reputation as a premier destination for meetings and events.

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About Phoenix Convention Center

The Phoenix Convention Center is a major, multi-venue event destination located in downtown Phoenix. It hosts large conventions, trade shows, concerts, exhibits, and theatrical performances. The facility offers nearly one million square feet of event space and features sustainable design elements. It also includes iconic venues such as Symphony Hall and the Orpheum Theatre. Together, these facilities drive significant economic impact by attracting major events and visitors to the Metro Phoenix region.