Currently undergoing an exciting transformation, the Bradenton Area Convention Center is the perfect venue for your next conference. Discover the versatile meeting spaces, large trade show floor, and high-end amenities that will bring your vision to life and create a memorable experience for all.
Scheduled to open mid- 2025, the Convention Center expansion will include a new ballroom for up to 900 guests, as well as additional outdoor meeting spaces that highlight the venue’s scenic location by the Manatee River. The existing large-scale exhibit hall and intimate conference center will also receive an extensive renovation to match the new connected hotel.
Ready for its debut, the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa at the Bradenton Area Convention Center features 252 guest rooms, spa services, rooftop dining, and more amenities. The hotel has 10,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and is connected to the Convention Center by a convenient, climate-controlled corridor.
Whatever your event calls for, the Bradenton Area offers unique ways to make it memorable, letting attendees experience real, authentic Florida while taking care of business.
• Breathtaking Beaches – Seven miles of sugar-white sand and crystal clear, turquoise waters. Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key have been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel and Leisure as having some of the Best Beaches in America.• Vibrant Downtown – Minutes away from after-hours entertainment and rich cultural experiences.• Waterfront Dining – Views of the picturesque Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico.• Fun Shopping – Beachy boutiques, local galleries, even designer deals at nearby Ellenton Premium Outlets.• Historic Powel Crosley Estate – Spectacular venue on Sarasota Bay for off-site board meetings and evening gatherings.
The Bradenton Area Convention Center is conveniently located near two international airports: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Tampa International Airport. For those traveling by car, it’s located with easy access to major highways on the West Coast of Florida.
• Group Size: Small-to-midsize gatherings• Total Combined Meeting Space: 112,820 sq. ft. (Hotel and Convention Center indoor/outdoor space)• Guest Rooms: 252