Athens Meetings and Conventions

Athens, Georgia, offers meeting and event planners first-class resources, flexibility and variety in facilities, just over an hour from Atlanta. 

In this vibrant, eclectic college town planners can be creative and produce a meeting that will attract and delight attendees. The Classic Center is part of the excitement of downtown Athens, steps away from restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and of course host hotels. The UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel, on the University campus, is the perfect environment for intellectual exchange and professional growth for guests from the state of Georgia, throughout the southeast and nation, and around the world. Athens also offers plenty of unconventional offsite venues and activities, making the possibilities truly endless. Let Visit Athens show you how to create a memorable experience for your next meeting or event. Athens is truly the best place in Georgia to hold a meeting, conference or convention.

And, coming in 2024, there is even more reason to choose Athens for your meeting or convention-- the new Akins Ford Arena will hold up to 8,500 for large keynote general sessions, trade shows, indoor sports, live music and more.

Athens Georgia's Convention Center: The Classic Center

The Classic Center is Athens’ and Northeast Georgia’s premier venue for meetings, conventions, conferences, performances, and special events. Offering exceptional service and a range of meeting spaces in both size and character, this convention center will exceed your expectations in every way. Located in the heart of downtown Athens, meeting rooms at The Classic Center are just steps away from hotels and the excitement of dining, shopping, and entertainment.

The Classic Center hosts events of over 8,000 attendees, with 373,000 sq. ft. of event space including pre-function and an outdoor pavilion. On-site catering, audiovisual, security, registration and marketing provide a complete package of servicing to ensure your event’s success.

Coming in 2024: The Akins Ford Arena

The Akins Ford Arena will offer groups and events of up to 8,500 even more space for general sessions, tradeshows, and more!

Attendees Love Athens

Athens draws record attendance for meetings, thanks to the excitement and creative energy of the town. Restaurants, Shops, Breweries, Live Music Venues and Entertainment are just steps away from meeting and hotel rooms. Visit Athens and local partners have sweetened the deal even more with our Show Your Badge program that offers special values for attendees.

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