The Las Vegas Convention Center completed a $600 million renovation to its legacy campus. The convention center’s owner and operator, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), embarked on renovations to the campus in 2023.
Here’s what’s new in the reimagined legacy campus:
- Modernizations in the Central Hall Grand Lobby include a glass curtain wall.
- Another design highlight allows attendees to move throughout the entire facility without exiting the building via climate-controlled corridor located between the North Hall and the South Hall.
- South Hall’s redesign features a new entrance on the East side of the building, a boardroom and new administrative offices.
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The legacy campus renovation was inspired by a previous renovation to West Hall, a $1 billion renovation completed in 2021. Inspirations drawn from the West Hall project include customer experiences, technology and modern design.
CES 2026 (Consumer Electronics Show), running from January 6-9, is the first group to take over the 4.6 million-square-foot facility. Las Vegas has hosted CES, one of the destination’s major annual tradeshows, since 1978. The event draws attendees from more than 150 countries.
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“This milestone signals the next leap for tradeshows in Las Vegas, delivering a world-class convention center experience that reflects the scale and ambition of our city,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the LVCVA, in a press release. “It’s fitting to share this moment with CES, the world’s most influential technology show and our long-standing partner. Their continued commitment underscores the future of global events in Las Vegas.”
