The John S. Knight Center has served downtown Akron since 1994, greeting conventioneers and meeting participants with its dramatic glass rotunda and spiral staircase in the 22,000 square foot lobby. The facility offers a 30,000 square foot exhibition hall, 12,000 square feet of banquet space, and another 12,600 square feet for meetings. Meeting areas are flexible and can be customized in a variety of configurations; all spaces meet specifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Akron Complex at the Summit County Fairgrounds contributes 68,000 square feet of exhibition space capable of accommodating 296 booths and seating for up to 2,500 people. The complex adds 3,000 square feet of meeting space and 2,500 square feet for banquet functions.
Greystone Hall and Theater in Akron contains 10,000 square feet of exhibition space, with seating for 400; 120 square feet of meeting space and 400 square feet of banquet area are also available. Two local theaters can also be utilized for meetings and conventions: the Carousel Dinner Theatre can be converted into 14,000 square feet of exhibition area with seating for 1,000, and the Akron Civic Theatre has seating for 2,700 in the performance hall.
