Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center

415 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210

4 shows hosted · 2 upcoming

Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210Directions

About this venue

The Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC) — formerly known as the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) and renamed in July 2025 to honor former Boston mayor Thomas M. Menino — is among the largest exhibition centers in the Northeastern United States. It is situated in Boston's Seaport District near the South Boston waterfront.

Key facility features:

516,000 sq ft of adaptable, contiguous, nearly column-free exhibit space
86 flexible meeting rooms that can be combined and configured in multiple ways
40,020-sq-ft column-free ballroom
Auditorium seating 4,000+
Free Wi-Fi throughout, with more network bandwidth than any other U.S. convention center
Industry-leading digital displays and multiple customizable registration and function spaces
62-bay loading dock with 5 elephant doors and an indoor staging area for faster setup and teardown
2 private ring roads separating exhibitor and attendee traffic
LEED Silver certified by the U.S. Green Building Council
Located just 8 minutes from Logan International Airport — the shortest airport-to-convention-center travel time in the country

Parking

The MCEC South Lot provides approximately 1,300 parking spaces for daily attendee parking.

Rates:

$35/day for regular-sized vehicles
$70/day for oversized vehicles

Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reach the South Lot, turn from Summer Street onto East Side Drive, drive past the valet area, continue to the end of the building, turn right, and follow the ramp down.

If the South Lot reaches capacity, overflow parking may be available at the Boston Marine Industrial Park (BMIP) Garage or nearby waterfront surface lots, all within walking distance of the MCEC. Offsite parking is not guaranteed and is not managed by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA). Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation when possible.

Getting there

By Air: Fly into Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), just 8 minutes from the MCEC — the shortest airport-to-convention-center travel time in the country.

Taxi: Available at Terminals A, B, C, and E.
Lyft/Uber: Terminal A (Door A102), Terminal B-1 (Door B104), Terminal B-2 (Door B113), Terminal C (Door C106), Terminal E (Door E105).
Water Taxi: Take the Route 66 On-Airport Shuttle to the Water Transportation Dock, then connect via water taxi to the World Trade Center waterfront area near the venue.

By Public Transit (MBTA): Take the Silver Line SL1 to World Trade Center Station, then take the elevator up to Level 2 of the MCEC — the most direct and convenient transit option from downtown or the airport.

By Rail or Bus: South Station (serving Amtrak and regional bus carriers) is approximately a 15-minute walk from the MCEC.

By Car: The MCEC is accessible via I-90 (Exit 25, "South Boston") or I-93 (Exit 23, "Purchase Street"), with signage directing drivers to Summer Street and the venue entrance.

Nearby hotels

AANA has negotiated discounted room block rates at the following hotels. After registering, attendees receive a confirmation email with details on how to book within the block.

Westin Boston Seaport District (Headquarters Hotel) — 425 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210. Directly adjacent to the MCEC on Summer Street.
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport — 450 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210. Located across the street from the MCEC, with covered access to the convention center.
Aloft by Marriott, Boston Seaport District — 401-403 D Street, Boston, MA 02210. A short walk from the MCEC within the Seaport District.

All three properties are within the immediate Seaport neighborhood, steps from the convention center, Boston Harbor, and the historic Fort Point District.

Upcoming shows

General

NSTA | National Science Teaching Association 2027

Mar

The **NSTA National Conference on Science Education** is the flagship annual gathering of the National Science Teaching Association, the largest organization in the world dedicated to science teaching and learning. In Spring 2027, NSTA comes to Boston for four days of professional development and peer-to-peer connection, with the event grounded in classroom reality and offering workshops, educator-led sessions, and direct access to instructional materials teachers can use as soon as they step back into the classroom. The conference draws K-12 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, curriculum coordinators, and higher-education faculty from across the country. Whether you teach elementary science or coordinate district curriculum, the conference is a space to exchange proven strategies, gather practical resources, and sharpen the day-to-day work of improving student learning. Beyond the sessions, the event pairs a large exhibit hall of instructional-material providers with networking opportunities and a host city rich in scientific and academic history. NSTA describes Boston as a city steeped in research and academic history, making it a fitting backdrop for a conference focused on staying future-ready in science education.

Boston, MA

March 17, 2027

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EMS | IEEE International Microwave Symposium 2027 in San Antonio, TX

High Opportunity

General

EMS | IEEE International Microwave Symposium 2027

May

The **IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS)** is the world's premier RF and microwave technical conference and industry exhibition, organized by the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S). Part of "Microwave Week," it brings together engineers, researchers, students, and technology companies from around the globe for a week of technical papers, workshops, tutorials, competitions, and a large commercial exhibition. For 2026, IMS was refreshed with reorganized technical content and new branding. The week opens with the IEEE MTT-S RF Integrated Circuits (RFIC) Symposium, then introduces two new tracks formed from traditional IMS content — the RF Technology & Techniques (RFTT) Symposium and the RF Systems & Applications (RFSA) Symposium — before concluding with the ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference. Attendees include RF/microwave engineers, academics, defense and aerospace professionals, semiconductor and test-and-measurement companies, and students. It is widely regarded as the best place in the field to network, see the latest technology, and explore cutting-edge tools and techniques.

San Antonio, TX

May 23, 2027

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