Boston is a prominent location for conventions and trade shows. Rich with state-of-the-art convention centers, Boston placed in the Top 50 Meeting Destinations in the U.S. from 2013-2017. Here is an overview of Boston’s finest top places/convention centers for trade shows.

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) is big and busy. It has earned its reputation as a cutting-edge technology facility. BCEC consists of over 2.1 million square feet, with 41,000 square feet devoted to a ballroom and 516,000 square feet for exhibitions. It is a quick eight-minute jaunt from the Logan International Airport.

We’re loving the fact that the Boston Convention and Exhibit Center uses green building practices. These include energy conservation, sensor-controlled utilities to conserve power, and the use of green products for cleaning.

With miles of walking, recharge your energy at the food marketplace, which offers pizza, Italian, Mexican and Asian cuisine.

Seaport World Trade Center Complex

The Seaport World Trade Center Complex, a hotel and conference center, is managed by the Seaport Hotel for trade shows, conventions and meetings. Positioned on the waterfront, it serves as a vital trading center for vendors and companies.

The trade center measures over 180,000 square feet for holding simultaneous, ongoing events. Seaport center houses a 5,600 square feet amphitheater, which seats about 400 people and three grand ballrooms.

Commonwealth Hall is the biggest space for exhibitions at 118,000 square feet and is highly esteemed as a preeminent trade show location.

The complex contains enough space for 570 booths, sized 10’ by 10.’ Dedicated parking space for over 2,000 automobiles is available. Four loading docks, along with drive-in privileges make unloading cargo a breeze. Concessions are situated on the exhibit floor.

John B. Hynes (Hynes) Veterans Memorial Convention Center

Hynes Convention Center in the Back Bay historic district is an all-inclusive destination for conventions, events, meeting spaces, exhibits and trade shows. Under its roof are shops, hotel accommodations and restaurants.

The facility dedicates 193,000 square feet for exhibits; boasts a 24, 544 square foot ballroom and 71,000 square feet for meetings, which includes 38 meeting rooms.

A coffee house and cafeteria, which seats 500 people, is in the lobby. Free wireless Internet is available in the coffee house. Typically, convention centers impose a fee for wireless service.

The Exchange Conference Center

A Boston landmark, situated on the Boston Fish Pier, as for what The Exchange Conference Center lacks in size, it makes up for in unadulterated gorgeousness. Spectacular architecture, features soaring windows that present plenty of natural light and in-depth views of the Boston Harbor and city skyline.

Locals call the Exchange Conference Center a “Boston experience.” Formerly known as a hidden gem, that is rapidly changing to become Bostonian’s go-to place for conferences, events and weddings.

Much of this venue is unique, such as the entrance that opens into an atrium, which spans the total building height. Various wings lead to nooks and open spaces, where trade shows and conventions can be held simultaneously with celebrations and weddings, without interference.

East Meets West Catering has managed this property since 1989 and is renowned for stellar service and excellent food. Exchange Conference Center is only 10 minutes away from the Logan Airport.

Convention planners realize that something amazing is always happening in Boston, which makes it a top spot for attracting conventions and trade shows.