Henry B. González Convention Center

Flexible Space. Endless Possibilities.

Located in the heart of downtown along the iconic San Antonio River Walk, the 1.6-million-square-foot Henry B. González Convention Center puts your meeting at the center of everything San Antonio has to offer. Hosting more than 250 events and welcoming 600,000 attendees each year, this state-of-the-art facility offers flexible meeting and event space, advanced technology, and the capacity to accommodate some of the nation's largest conventions and events—all within a vibrant, walkable downtown.

Convention Center Highlights:

• 72 meeting rooms 
• Two ballrooms: 54,000-square-foot Stars at Night Ballroom and 39,000-square-foot Hemisfair Ballroom 
• 514,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space 
• Historic 2,300-seat Lila Cockrell Theatre 
• Unique banquet and reception spaces 
• Exclusive food and beverage service by The RK Group, a premier, family-owned catering and hospitality company 

Location and Accessibility 

Centrally located in the United States and just eight miles from San Antonio International Airport, the Henry B. González Convention Center offers convenient access for meeting attendees traveling from across the country and around the world. 

Just steps from Hemisfair and surrounded by thousands of hotel rooms, restaurants, venues, and attractions, the Convention Center’s walkable downtown location helps planners streamline logistics, minimize transportation needs, support sustainability, and create a seamless experience that extends beyond the meeting itself. 

Facilities & Technology

The Henry B. González Convention Center combines flexible meeting space with advanced technology designed to support events of all sizes. A facility-wide Wi-Fi 7 upgrade completed in 2025 provides high-speed, high-capacity connectivity, while redundant fiber infrastructure, customizable bandwidth options, and on-site technical support help ensure a seamless experience. From large conventions to technology-driven events, the Convention Center offers the connectivity and flexibility today's meeting planners demand. 

Sustainability & Green Meetings 

The Henry B. González Convention Center is LEED Silver certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, reflecting its commitment to energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable building practices. Environmentally responsible initiatives include recycling programs, reusable water bottle filling stations, sustainable purchasing practices, and waste audits that help meeting organizers better understand their event's environmental impact. 

The Convention Center's exclusive catering partner, The RK Culinary Group, further supports sustainability through locally sourced ingredients, plant-based menu options, food donation programs, and waste reduction initiatives. Meeting planners can also request environmentally conscious catering options to align with their event's sustainability goals. 

Services and Support 

When you book the Henry B. González Convention Center, you gain access to an array of convenient amenities, including 15,000 downtown hotel rooms—approximately 4,000 within one block of the Convention Center—along with nearby venues, dining options, and a parking garage just across the street. Beyond the facility, Visit San Antonio's dedicated team becomes an extension of your planning team, helping streamline logistics, connect you with trusted local service providers, off-site venues, and restaurants, and create authentic San Antonio experiences that elevate your event.