Welcome To Convention City
How Indianapolis turned its modest
Midwestern practicality into the makings
of a booming convention hub where gamers, firefighters, future farmers, and more
come to get things done.
By Julia Spalding
From Circle City To Convention City
We go behind the scenes of Indy’s booming convention business to showcase the Circle City’s talent for hosting large-scale gatherings such as Gen Con, FDIC International, and Indiana Black Expo.
The Origins Of The Convention Boom
Indy’s rise in the convention world is the result of decades of civic planning and downtown revitalization. These are the moments that helped turn the city into a major meeting place.