Pennsylvania Convention Center Recognized as One of the Top Convention Centers in North America
Philadelphia, PA (October 30, 2026) – The Pennsylvania Convention Center has been named one of the best convention centers in North America by EXHIBITOR magazine, a leading industry publication. Convention centers were evaluated based on a range of operational and service criteria, including venue amenities, exhibitor support, innovation, and customer feedback.
The assessment also incorporated survey responses from event planners, show organizers, and exhibit managers who recently hosted or participated in events at each facility. and a review of venues’ selling points, event spaces, and innovations, conducted by a panel of corporate exhibit managers. Venues that received the highest scores earned recognition as EXHIBITOR Magazine Centers of Excellence.
In addition to being among the top 25 highest scoring venues that participated in the program, the Pennsylvania Convention Center also earned a spot as a finalist in the “Best Convention Center (500,000 – 1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space)” special award category. The winner of this award will be announced during this year’s International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Expo! Expo! which will be held in Milwaukee, WI in November.
"The convention centers on our list earned their place by taking an active role in an event's success. They provide operational excellence, outstanding service, and modern solutions that serve both exhibitors and show organizers," said Emily Olson, editor of EXHIBITOR magazine. "This year's Centers of Excellence honorees have proven their ability to consistently exceed customer expectations."
“The Pennsylvania Convention Center is honored to be named one of the top meeting venues in North America,” said John McNichol, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority. “This recognition reflects our continuous efforts to improve the experience of our customers, exhibitors, and attendees through enhancements to services, facilities, and sustainability practices.”
The Pennsylvania Convention Center was recognized alongside convention centers in Chicago, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Miami Beach, San Diego, Tampa, Washington, DC and others.
EXHIBITOR magazine is published by Exhibitor Group, a leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education. It is a division of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, a leading association for the global exhibition industry that represents more than 12,000 individuals in over 50 countries.
About the Pennsylvania Convention Center
The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located in Center City Philadelphia at the heart of the city's many cultural offerings and world-class dining and entertainment scene. Managed by Legends Global, the Center is the 14th largest facility in the nation and features one of the largest exhibit spaces and ballrooms in the Northeastern U.S. The meetings, conventions, trade shows, and other events hosted by the Center attract attendees from across the country and around the world to Philadelphia, making the facility the largest economic driver of the region’s hospitality industry.
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