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The Charlotte Convention Center is a modern, full-service venue located in Uptown Charlotte, designed to host conventions, exhibitions, and large meetings. It hosts most ANC 2026 activities, including the exhibit hall, education sessions, and general sessions. Registration and badge pick-up take place in the A Concourse (entrance off South College Street). The facility is smoke-free, and SNA works with the center to accommodate dietary restrictions and accessibility needs. The venue features a bus lane and lay-by capacity for buses at the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard entrance for easy loading and unloading.

Perched on the banks of the Potomac River in National Harbor, Maryland, the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is a destination just minutes from downtown Washington, DC. The resort features a 19-story indoor atrium and scenic waterfront views, with rooms and suites offering both atrium and river vistas. Onsite amenities include diverse dining options, a spa and fitness center, an indoor pool, richly designed public spaces, and expansive meeting and exhibit space, all complemented by easy access to National Harbor's shops, restaurants, and entertainment along the promenade. Attire for the conference was business casual, and uniforms were welcomed.

The Irving Convention Center is a 275,000 sq ft facility on a 40-acre tract in the Las Colinas Urban Center in Irving, Texas. Opened in January 2011, the convention center and adjoining mixed-use entertainment district are bordered on the west by Highway 114, on the east by Las Colinas Boulevard, on the north by Spur 348/Northwest Highway, and to the south by Fuller Drive. The building is recognized for its unique architecture and vertical design, and is designed to serve exhibitions, conventions, and meetings, with a focus on groups of 800 to 1,200 people and a capacity of 4,000 for a general session. The first floor contains the 50,000 sq ft column-free exhibition hall that spans approximately two and a half stories in height and includes the main lobby.

The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is a premier event venue in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, offering more than 870,000 square feet of flexible event space across its West Hall and South Hall buildings. It is internationally renowned as a site for conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions, and was the first convention center of its size in the U.S. to achieve LEED:EBOM Gold recertification. For ATD26, the event is spread across South Hall GHJK, West Hall AB, Concourse Hall, and Petree Hall, with meeting rooms in the 300 Series (South Building) and 400 Series (Concourse Walkway). The venue sits within the L.A. LIVE entertainment district, adjacent to Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater, and The Novo.

The Music City Center is Nashville's flagship convention facility, situated in the vibrant SoBro (South of Broadway) neighborhood in the heart of downtown, on a 16-acre site between 5th and 8th Avenues, adjacent to Bridgestone Arena and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The 2.1 million square foot building opened in May 2013 and is LEED Gold certified. Key spaces include: A 353,143 sq. ft. contiguous exhibit hall with 32 loading docks for easy convention access The 57,500 sq. ft. Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom — the largest grand ballroom in Tennessee, with theater-style seating for up to 7,453 and acoustics modeled after the interior of a guitar An 18,000 sq. ft. Davidson Ballroom 90,000 sq. ft. of meeting and breakout space across 60 rooms Over 145,000 sq. ft. of pre-function areas for networking, registration, and gathering The facility offers building-wide Wi-Fi and fiber connectivity, digital advertising options, full-service in-house catering, and more than 100 pieces of public art by regional artists reflecting Nashville's musical heritage. The building stands 150 feet tall at its highest point.

The Baird Center is one of the world's most architecturally exhilarating and technologically robust convention facilities, located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Following its 2024 expansion, the expanded Baird Center offers 300,000 square feet of exhibit space designed with input from meeting planners for versatility, functionality and style. It features state-of-the-art technology, 22 loading docks with four drive-in ramps, nearly two blocks of covered curb space under the center for passenger drop-off, and a 190-space parking lot that can be transformed into outdoor event space. The center is connected by skywalk to more than 1,300 hotel rooms at the Hilton Milwaukee, the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, and the SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown Marriott.

Centro Banamex — officially Centro Citibanamex — is described as a world-class convention center and the biggest meeting and convention center in Mexico City. It opened in 2002 and sits within the larger Hipódromo de las Américas racetrack complex, just west of the Polanco neighborhood. The venue offers approximately 34,000 square meters of column-free exhibition space that can be divided into four independent halls, plus around 25 multi-purpose meeting rooms. Amenities include on-site restaurants and food stalls, extensive parking and modern AV infrastructure. Reviewers frequently note that it is clean, well-managed and spacious, with a distinctive view of the adjacent horse racing track.

Dallas Market Center is a large wholesale trade complex. It is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion, within a dynamic five million square foot campus near downtown Dallas. Lightovation itself spans a major portion of the campus — encompassing 1 million square feet of exhibits representing all categories of lighting for the home. On-campus amenities include dining and concierge services. Dallas Market Center has two open-daily restaurants, WTC Cafe and Fountain Cafe, and a full-sized Starbucks; during market, various food venues are available across campus. Lightovation exhibits are spread across buildings such as the Trade Mart (TM), with a complimentary lighting concierge available to guide visitors.

Expo Guadalajara is described as the largest event venue in Mexico, with about 119,000 m² of total surface area, and has operated as a major hub for the meetings industry since 1987. It welcomes more than 2.2 million national and international visitors per year and hosts some of Mexico's most important exhibitions. The complex is divided into several halls including Salón Jalisco, Salón Guadalajara, Salón México, regional halls, business centers and open-air spaces. For AHR Expo México 2026, the event is held in Salón Jalisco, with show hours of 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on all three days.

The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center sits on the shores of Lake Grapevine, centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth. It is one of the largest event venues in the Dallas area. The hotel offers roughly 490,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, 1,814 newly renovated guest rooms, and 127 newly renovated suites, along with its lakeside event venue, the Glass Cactus. The property features 89 distinct event spaces and meeting rooms. Additional on-site amenities include four-and-a-half acres of indoor garden atriums, four award-winning restaurants and bars, the Relâche Spa, and a fitness center, plus a seasonal 10-acre outdoor water park.

Cultivate is held at the 1.8-million-square-foot Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus. The Greater Columbus Convention Center can accommodate both the show's exhibit-space needs and the meeting space required for all the events that take place during the conference. On-site attendee amenities include a registration area in the North Atrium, a luggage check in the Eisenmann Room (at the top of the triple escalators) for $5 per bag, and a Transportation Zone in the Convention Center Connector between the venue and the Hyatt and Hilton hotels.

The Greater Richmond Convention Center is located in downtown Richmond at 403 North 3rd Street. For NDA 2026, event space includes the Grand Ballroom and Grand Ballroom Foyer, the Capitol Ballroom, and numerous breakout rooms (the "B" series such as B10–B18), which host plenaries, CE sessions, luncheons, the exhibit hall, and district caucuses. For all events, attendees enter at the corner of 5th and Marshall Street at either the Ballroom or Exhibit Hall Pavilion depending on the event location. Mobility scooter rentals will be available on-site for attendees who prefer additional mobility support while navigating the convention center and surrounding hotels.

The Henry B. González Convention Center sits in the heart of historic downtown San Antonio along the banks of the world-famous River Walk. Following a $325 million expansion completed in 2016, the facility has a footprint of roughly 1.6 million square feet, including approximately 514,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space with 35-foot ceilings, more than 70 meeting rooms, and two ballrooms. It is home to the "Stars at Night" Ballroom, the largest in Texas at about 54,000 square feet, as well as the adjacent 2,319-seat Lila Cockrell Theatre. All APCO 2026 conference activities are held at this venue, with the Exhibit Hall open August 3-4.

The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center is located in the heart of Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood. It offers 176,480 square feet of adaptable exhibit space, an auditorium with seating for 4,000+, 38 meeting rooms, and a 24,544-square-foot ballroom, all with free Wi-Fi and connected to 3,100+ hotel rooms and 200 shops and restaurants. The Hynes is directly connected to more than 3,100 hotel rooms, 200 shops and restaurants, and many other nearby conveniences. The exhibit hall offers 176,480 square feet of usable space and can be divided into as many as four smaller exhibit spaces spanning two of the building's three floors.

PacVet 2026 is held at the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. The venue anchors the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District, the epicenter of downtown Sacramento. It is a large venue with 31 meeting rooms, extensive exhibit space, and a grand ballroom, with an impressive interior offering ample space for events and amenities such as an on-site full-service Starbucks. The center offers banquet seating for up to 7,744 persons and classroom seating for up to 13,556 persons, with a 30-foot exhibit hall ceiling height.

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is a full-service, four-star hotel and convention center located directly on The Woodlands Waterway. It offers the most meeting space in The Woodlands, with 27 versatile event rooms and roughly 70,000+ square feet of function space, including a Town Center Exhibit Hall and Waterway Ballroom, plus up to 14 breakout rooms and a maximum seating capacity of around 4,900 guests. Amenities include a full-service spa, a heated outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and multiple on-site dining options. The property connects to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion via skybridge and sits within walking distance of Market Street, Waterway Square, and The Woodlands Mall.

Located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, the America's Center Convention Complex is the premier destination for meetings, conventions, and trade shows. It offers 412,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space across six halls, with an additional 162,000 square feet available when combined with The Dome and Annex. America's Center is made up of three levels: level one offers six exhibit halls, the 100 series meeting room complexes and pre-function and public spaces; level two is home to America's Ballroom and the 200 series meeting room complexes; and the third floor contains the St. Louis Executive Conference Center and the Explore St. Louis offices. The main entrance is located on the 800 block of Washington Avenue. A concierge desk near the Washington Avenue entrance is staffed during events with information on local restaurants and attractions.

All NAT 2026 events take place at the Anaheim Marriott, a 4-star hotel in the heart of Anaheim's Resort District, within walking distance of the Anaheim Convention Center, House of Blues, and Anaheim GardenWalk. The property offers 169,000 square feet of flexible event space, including two ballrooms, along with an outdoor pool, a fully equipped fitness center, and on-site dining featuring California cuisine. Guest rooms and suites feature plush bedding, marble bathrooms, and hardwood floors.

Aria Resort & Casino is a luxury resort at the heart of the CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip, positioned between the Bellagio and Park MGM resorts. It opened in December 2009 and is the largest and tallest structure at CityCenter, with 61-story steel-and-glass towers and approximately 4,000 rooms. Amenities include a large casino floor, a spa, numerous restaurants and bars, and adjacent luxury shopping at The Shops at Crystals. A resort fee applies to hotel stays.

The Bank of Springfield Center is a multi-purpose facility adaptable to a variety of events, including conferences, tradeshows, concerts and graduation ceremonies, as well as smaller professional training seminars, meetings and receptions. The center is connected by walkway to the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield DoubleTree Hotel, and the Dealership Minds Summit sessions are located on the Lower Level of the Bank of Springfield Center. The host hotel is located at 701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701.

The venue is the BMO Centre at Stampede Park, located at 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1, Canada. The BMO Centre is Calgary's convention and exhibition facility at Stampede Park, recently expanded to become one of Canada's largest convention centres.

The Buffalo Convention Center is the premier meeting and exhibit facility in downtown Buffalo. It has over 110,000 square feet of flexible meeting/exhibit space. Soaring ceilings add volume to the 64,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, which accommodates general session setups and up to 350 exhibit booths. This space may be sectioned into two halls with easy access to the loading docks. The Convention Center's Ballroom spans 12,367 square feet with banquet seating for up to 1,000 guests. Pre-function areas extend the Ballroom space by 8,800 square feet. More than 46,000 square feet of flexible meeting space (21 meeting rooms) feature wireless and hardline capability in every meeting area. The facility offers complimentary WiFi in the lobby, in-house catering, and full accessibility for guests with disabilities.

Burnham Harbor is located along Chicago's lakefront near the Museum Campus, set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. For the show, organizers are building temporary docks on the south end of the harbor and utilizing an existing permanent dock to accommodate the boats on display, in coordination with Chicago Harbors and the Chicago Park District. The site includes on-water boat displays, land-based exhibit areas, food vendor zones, restrooms, and information and registration booths.

Caesars Forum is a convention center located east of the Las Vegas Strip. It opened on October 25, 2020, offers 550,000 square feet of space, and includes what the operator describes as the largest pillarless ballrooms in the world, along with a 100,000-square-foot outdoor plaza. The venue is built on a single level with loading docks and is LEED-certified. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout Caesars Forum, and the CCW Registration Desk is located near the Forum Ballroom.