Thursday, June 13, 2024 Nearly 24,000 meeting attendees were among the first to gather in the newly expanded Colorado Convention Center (CCC) this spring. Denver hosted three major groups: the National Science Teaching Association’s (NSTA) National Conference on Science Education, the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) Annual Meeting, and the Red Hat Summit. Red Hat was specifically able to secure their summit thanks to the expanded Bluebird Ballroom and pre-function terrace, without which they would have had to alter their plans.
NSTA welcome reception. Photo credit Brent Andeck Located within walking distance of more than 12,500 hotel rooms, the CCC is ideal for meetings or conventions of any size. With the completion of the rooftop expansion project in 2023, it is now one of the most advanced conference centers in the nation.
The Terrace Level, featuring the Bluebird Ballroom, offers 80,000 square feet of multifunctional, column-free ballroom space, 35,000 square feet of pre-function space, and a 20,000-square-foot outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and downtown Denver. “The American Academy of Neurology brought its 2024 Annual Meeting to the Colorado Convention Center, and we felt fortunate to be one of the first groups to experience the expansive and flexible space of the Bluebird Ballroom,” said Kelly Ricker, Chief Learning Officer of the American Academy of Neurology. “Throughout the week, our 11,500 in-person attendees enjoyed the.
