A New Austin Convention Center Is Taking Shape

Learn about the 10-year journey to reimagining the Austin Convention Center and how it creates a more connected downtown, supports the future growth of Austin, and will be the world’s first Zero Carbon convention center.

Get a sneak peek at what’s ahead.

Growing to meet demand.

365K sq.ft.

620K sq.ft.

Demand exceeds capacity.

Amount of events turned away:

50%

Economic Impact

See how this project supports Austin’s future.

$750M

Connecting downtown.

See how east meets west.

Explore the first zero-carbon convention center.

Growing to meet demand.

365K sq.ft.

620K sq.ft.

Demand exceeds capacity.

Amount of events turned away:

50%

Economic Impact

See how this project supports Austin’s future.

$750M

Connecting downtown.

See how east meets west.

Explore the first zero-carbon convention center.

Austin Art

دعم الفن العام بمبلغ $17.7M

الخط الزمني

المضي قدما بأقصى سرعة

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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.

 

يونيو 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.

ديسمبر 2025

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

Construction-Begins

مفتوح: ربيع 2029

استعدوا لمستقبل أوستن! تابعوا الصور التوضيحية لمساحتنا المستقبلية.

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.

 

يونيو 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.

ديسمبر 2025

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

Construction-Begins

مفتوح: ربيع 2029

استعدوا لمستقبل أوستن! تابعوا الصور التوضيحية لمساحتنا المستقبلية.

Open Spring 2029