AC Next Gen - The Improved America's Center Convention Complex rendering.

The meeting of the future is closer than you think.

The Future of America's Center

A $256 million expansion and facelift is underway at the America’s Center Convention Complex in downtown St. Louis. Phase One is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2024 with Phase Two coming online in 2025. The plans for AC Next Gen include a new 72,000 square foot exhibit hall, an outdoor gathering space, enhancement of the Washington Avenue entrance, more than twice the number of loading docks for access to the exhibit space, and other improvements to meet the needs of today’s events. Contact our sales team today to find out why St. Louis and America’s Center are the perfect fit for your group today, and into the future.

New 72,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall

GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation

Outdoor gathering space

2X the number of loading docks

Hybrid meeting broadcast stage

Enhanced ventilation and filtration system

67,000-seat dome stadium

Walkable downtown

World-class attractions, dining and nightlife

About the Project

  • A new 72,000 square foot exhibit hall, which changes the exhibit hall layout of the Complex allowing the facility to host larger events.
  • Expanded and enhanced loading docks, doubling the existing capacity, that will all be enclosed to enhance access and aesthetics of the building and surrounding areas.
  • An outdoor gathering space to serve the needs of convention attendees and improve the convention center district ambiance for residents and area workers as well.
  • Refurbishment of the central Washington Avenue entrance, which serves as St. Louis’ front door for the hundreds of thousands of event attendees who visit the Complex.
  • The Dome will remain a flexible multi-purpose venue for meeting planners and other clients hosting large-scale events and activities.
AC Next Gen Diagram January 2024

Enhanced Washington Avenue Entrance

The front door of America’s Center on Washington Ave. will have a refreshed modern look with a new canopy, LED lighting and touchless entry creating a warm, comfortable arrival experience.

A rendering of the Washington Avenue Entrance to America's Center Convention Complex.

Outdoor Gathering Space

A new outdoor gathering space to serve the needs of convention attendees and improve the convention center district ambiance for residents and area workers as well.

A new outdoor gathering space to serve the needs of convention attendees will be part of AC next Gen.

New Exhibit Hall

A new 72,000 SF exhibit hall featuring windows that can allow natural daylight, or be blacked out, providing an inviting and refreshing atmosphere. The new hall is accessed from the 9th Street Concourse and new lobby both infused with light and tall ceilings.

a New 72,000 square foot exhibit hall is part of the AC Next Gen project.

Expanded & Enhanced Loading Docks

Expanded and enclosed loading docks doubling the existing capacity while enhancing the center’s aesthetics and concealing trucks.

A birds eye view of the Ac Next Gen expansion.

Food Garden

Adjacent to the new exhibit space, a food farm will grow fresh produce, which our in-house caterer, Levy Restaurants, will use to serve delegates.

America's Center Next Gen food garden rendering.

Flexible Multi-Purpose Dome Stadium

The 67,000-seat Dome will remain a flexible multi-purpose venue for organizers hosting large-scale events and activities.

A General Session taking place on the floor of The Dome at America's Center.