Reimagining the Austin Convention Center of the future

Unveiling the New Austin Convention Center

10

Years in the Making

6

City blocks

1

Uniquely Austin Convention Center

Austin Art

Supporting public art, to the tune of $17.7M

Timeline

Going full speed ahead

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2017 to 2021

Years of community engagement, in-depth studies, and a dedicated taskforce.

2019

Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding increase was approved.

Austin_Convention_Center_Redevelopment_and_Expansion_Analysis__2021

2023

City Council approved Design and Construction contracts.

 

April 2025

The previous Convention Center closed its doors but continues to hold events in other locations.

The existing Convention Center will officially close its doors.

 

June 2025

Excavation is underway and will continue through early 2026.

Excavation Commences

July 2025

City Council approved additional project authorizations.

 

September 2025

Structural demolition is 100% complete.

October 2025

Schematic design work complete.

Through 2028
Design work continues, along with continued community engagement.

December 2025

Diaphragm walls are going in, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.

Construction-Begins

Open: Spring 2029

Get ready for the future Austin! Check back for renderings of our future space.

Open Spring 2029

timeline-arrow

2017 to 2021

Years of community engagement, in-depth studies, and a dedicated taskforce.

2019

Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding increase was approved.

Austin_Convention_Center_Redevelopment_and_Expansion_Analysis__2021

2023

City Council approved Design and Construction contracts.

 

April 2025

The previous Convention Center closed its doors but continues to hold events in other locations.

The existing Convention Center will officially close its doors.

 

June 2025

Excavation is underway and will continue through early 2026.

Excavation Commences

July 2025

City Council approved additional project authorizations.

 

September 2025

Structural demolition is 100% complete.

October 2025

Schematic design work complete.

Through 2028
Design work continues, along with continued community engagement.

December 2025

Diaphragm walls are going in, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.

Construction-Begins

Open: Spring 2029

Get ready for the future Austin! Check back for renderings of our future space.

Open Spring 2029