Out of State: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Albuquerque

CONSIDER HOLDING YOUR next event in one of these fine cities near the state of Texas. A shift in perspective encourages innovative thinking and helps spark creativity and fresh ideas. Step outside for a moment in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, or Albuquerque and engage in a memorable experience that inspires collaboration and growth.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Have an authentic experience in Louisiana’s Capital City and enjoy a diverse mix of venues, top-notch lodgings, legendary food, and easy access to downtown from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. Raising Cane’s River Center, located downtown, is a great option for large conventions. The complex includes the 70,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall, 10,000-capacity arena, and the Theatre for the Performing Arts, and the Exhibition Hall and Arena can be combined to create 100,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space. The Watermark Hotel and The Origin Hotel are within walking distance of the Raising Cane’s River Center, ensuring comfort and convenience for attendees.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Immerse your team in the truly unique culture of New Orleans. The city has served as a destination where people meet, collaborate, and create for over 300 years. A range of event facilities offer varying levels of square footage, services, and amenities. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has America’s largest contiguous-space exhibit hall: 1.1 million square feet. For more intimate meeting spaces, hotels, restaurants, and stately converted houses are wonderful choices often imbued with a sense of history. In the French Quarter, Napoleon House exudes New Orleans ambiance. The private rooms of this historic restaurant can accommodate receptions of up to 200.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City is proud to be a modern frontier, presenting a blend of sleek modernity and unassuming authenticity. The Oklahoma City Convention Center is a total of 500,000 square feet and includes a 200,730-square-foot exhibit hall; 29,874-square-foot ballroom with a terrace overlooking Scissortail Park; and nearly 45,000 square feet of meeting space. The state-of-the-art convention center opened in 2021. Attendees have 25 hotel options in the downtown convention center complex, as well as plenty of attractions within walking distance and an up-and-coming culinary and arts scene. A modern streetcar system links the complex with major attractions and other districts.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Change your perspective in Albuquerque as you’re welcomed by a stunning Southwestern landscape full of sunshine and blue skies. Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city and famous for its hospitality. The city has several hotel districts, all within 20 minutes of the airport. The 270,000-square-foot Albuquerque Convention Center is a multi-purpose event complex capable of handling more than 9,000 attendees. The center boasts 167,562 total square feet of exhibit space, a 2,350-seat auditorium, 31 meeting rooms, and a 31,000-square-foot ballroom. A multitude of restaurants, attractions, and 900+ hotel rooms are within walking distance of the center, located in the city’s vibrant downtown.

Sources: Visit Baton Rouge, New Orleans & Company, Visit Oklahoma City, Visit Albuquerque