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An event in Albuquerque is like no other. Want to talk to our team about booking your next meeting or convention here?

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Every Story Needs A Great Setting

Where the Setting Becomes The Narrative

Albuquerque is more than just a place to meet — it’s a space to think differently, connect deeply and create stories to carry home.

In this high-desert setting, pink mountains and turquoise skies inspire connectivity, industry and attendee experiences as vibrant as the landscape. Every color, sound, texture, flavor and scent invites deeper presence and changes perceptions. 

It isn’t passive attendance. It’s full-sensory participation. Because when attendees’ senses awaken, so does their thinking.

 

 

CULTURE IS THE CO-HOST

Attendees connect deeper when culture feels this real.

The flavors of red or green chile (or both) and receptions featuring a unique cuisine that’s evolved from a combination of cultural influences.

The sounds of hot air balloon burners in the morning calm and echoes of flamenco footwork at evening events. 

The sights of bright neon signs along Route 66 and dynamic frescoes in meeting venues. 

The aromas that change throughout our four mild seasons, from lavender growing in summer to firewood burning in winter. 

The feeling that stems from the city’s spirit of Southwestern culture, ethnic tapestry and centuries of history.

 

 

CONVERSATIONS ECHO LOUDER HERE

At over 5,000 feet above sea level, Albuquerque’s elevation elevates the impact of every event — literally and figuratively. The Land of Enchantment is the setting. The sky is the limit.

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32+ nonstop destinations
Worldwide connectivity via Albuquerque International Sunport

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17,000 guest rooms
All within 20 minutes of the Sunport

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<5 miles
Distance from Sunport to Downtown

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270,000 sq. ft.
Flexible event space at the Albuquerque Convention Center

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900+ hotel rooms
Within walking distance of the downtown convention center

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125 special event venues
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, National Hispanic Center, Turquoise Museum, ABQ BioPark, food halls & more

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3 world-renowned R&D labs
Research, life sciences and tech hub

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310 sunny days & low humidity
Team-building activities & wellness experiences backdropped by beautiful terrain

 

 

RECENT EVENTS HOSTED IN ALBUQUERQUE

  • Association for Rural & Small Libraries
  • IEEE Quantum Week
  • National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks
  • NASA Exploration Science Forum
  • Japanese American Citizens League 
  • Association of Children’s Museums
  • Council of Higher Education Management Associations
  • Association of Computational Linguistics 
  • American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
  • National Association of College & University Food Services
  • Association of Collegiate Conference & Events Directors International

 

"Everything was perfect in Albuquerque. It was with your extra efforts and countless phone calls that I knew we were in great hands. I will bring meetings back to Albuquerque just to see you again."

Amanda Armstrong,
Success Group International

 

 

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THE SOUTHWEST YOU DIDN’T EXPECT
DID YOU KNOW?

Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city, is full of colorful surprises and distinctive claims to fame that set it apart as a destination that’ll engage attendees’ senses.