Detroit has its very own world-class meeting and convention center, located right in the heart of downtown off of Jefferson.
Across from Cobo Center is the beautiful Detroit Riverfront and the city of Windsor, nearby are respected world headquarters of companies including General Motors and Compuware, and just a few blocks away you’ll find many of Detroit’s major sports venues.
Not only is Cobo Center an excellent location for hosting events, conferences, and large trade shows, it is also nearing completion of its third stage of renovation bringing top of the line event planning space to the city of Detroit.
Inside Cobo Center
With elegant space, convenient transportation, and full-service amenities, this gem inside the city of Detroit offers the following:
- 722,500 square feet of prime exhibit space
- More than 80 meeting rooms
- Five exhibit halls ranging in size
- Flexible design allowing halls to join together
- Full service space includes full facility, free, high wireless internet service
- Hospitality services including restaurants, a business service center, and airport shuttles
- Full service executive meeting, conference, and banquet rooms
- Detroit People Mover station located inside for easy transportation
- Food and beverage service provided by Centerplate
Certified Green Venue
Event planners concerned about choosing a location that is healthier for the environment will be pleased to know that Cobo Center is a certified Michigan Green Venue. What does this mean? It means that the Cobo Center Green Committee meets several times a month to continue to promote sustainability practices and green initiatives throughout the center.
The committee takes cutting energy usage seriously. Currently the building uses an induction lighting system, reducing 40% of previous electric usage. The glass-enclosed concourse area on the main level and third floor provide enough natural light during daytime hours, also helping to minimize electricity usage. Even Centerplate, Cobo’s exclusive food and beverage contractor, reuses food that has not been served by donating it to local food pantries through Southeastern Michigan. The upcoming renovations, scheduled to be finished for 2015, continue to keep Cobo Center a green certified Michigan venue.
Planning Ahead with Cobo Center
With so many amenities, it can feel overwhelming and thrilling to plan your next event. Cobo Center takes the extra steps to ensure your comfort in working with them. Check out their special event planners guide for information and assistance, and learn more at cobocenter.com
Have you hosted an event at Cobo Center before? Let us know how your experience went!