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

An economic
engine for the city
$750M

in annual impact

Growing to meet demand

365 sq.ft →

620 sq.ft.

Opening the downtown grid.
See how east meets west.

Explore the world’s first zero-carbon certified convention center

$17.7M

An unprecedented investment in public art

An economic
engine for the city

$750M

in annual impact

An economic
engine for the city
$750M

in annual impact

Growing to meet
demand

365K sq.ft.→

620K sq.ft.

Opening the
downtown grid.
See how east meets west.

 

Explore the world’s first
zero-carbon certified
convention center

$17.7M

An unprecedented
investment in public art

Austin Art

支持公共艺术,总额达 $1770 万美元

时间表

全速前进

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2015 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.

 

2025 年 6 月

Excavation is underway and will continue through 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.

2025 年 12 月

Construction of the diaphragm wall is complete, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.

D-wall

开放时间:2029 年春季

为未来的奥斯汀做好准备!请查看我们未来空间的效果图。

Open Spring 2029

timeline-arrow

2015 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.

 

2025 年 6 月

Excavation is underway and will continue through 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.

2025 年 12 月

Construction of the diaphragm wall is complete, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.

D-wall

开放时间:2029 年春季

为未来的奥斯汀做好准备!请查看我们未来空间的效果图。

Open Spring 2029