A New Austin Convention Center Is Taking Shape
Learn about the 10-year journey to reimagining the Austin Convention Center. The world’s first zero-carbon convention center will create a more connected downtown and support the future growth of Austin.
See what’s coming
Opening the downtown grid.
See how east meets west.
Explore the world’s first zero-carbon certified convention center
Years of community engagement, in-depth studies, and a dedicated taskforce.
Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding increase was approved.
City Council approved Design and Construction contracts.
The previous Convention Center closed its doors but continues to hold events in other locations.
Excavation is underway and will continue through early 2026.
City Council approved additional project authorizations.
Structural demolition is 100% complete.
Schematic design work complete.
Through 2028
Design work continues, along with continued community engagement.
Diaphragm walls are going in, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.
Get ready for the future Austin! Check back for renderings of our future space.
Years of community engagement, in-depth studies, and a dedicated taskforce.
Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding increase was approved.
City Council approved Design and Construction contracts.
The previous Convention Center closed its doors but continues to hold events in other locations.
Excavation is underway and will continue through early 2026.
City Council approved additional project authorizations.
Structural demolition is 100% complete.
Schematic design work complete.
Through 2028
Design work continues, along with continued community engagement.
Diaphragm walls are going in, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.
Get ready for the future Austin! Check back for renderings of our future space.
