Convention Center

NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER

One of the true icons of the convention and meetings industry, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is regularly chosen as a key anchor in the rotation of major association and corporate meetings and has become a tremendously popular location for mid- and small-size conventions and meetings.

Among its long list of offerings, the Center boasts more than one million square feet of contiguous exhibit space, 140 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and an ultra-modern 4,000 seat conference auditorium, all of which are serviced by a friendly, efficient and experienced staff.

A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR TRANSFORMATION

Floor Plans

Extensive landscaping, digital large-screen A/V information systems, renovated ballroom and pre-function areas, new executive lounge, way-finding and signage upgrades, concession facilities renovation, new lobby furniture pods, i-Cove Internet lounges and facility-wide 10 gigabyte Internet backbone have made the Center one of the most technologically advanced, aesthetically pleasing, flexible and functional convention centers in the nation.

NEW ORLEANS HOSPITALITY

Fleur de Lis Ambassadors make your guests feel like they're home

The Center's own crew of New Orleans meeting ambassadors greet convention goers at every entrance with a friendly smile and the warm hospitality our city is famous for. Dressed in bright purple blazers, the Center's Fleur de Lis ambassadors help welcome your attendees, answer general questions and make them feel right at home.

UNPARALLELED TECHNOLOGY AND EXPERTISE

Guaranteed connectivity, full-service

Recognized as one of the most technologically powerful convention centers in the country, connectivity is never an issue, no matter how many attendees you have. The Center's 10 GIG internet backbone and fiber optic network provides 100% redundancy and guaranteed full-time, high-speed internet access for your meeting or event.

THE NEW ORLEANS THEATRE

Make your presentations magical in this beautiful, flexible space

Featuring the latest production technology and a full-time professional staff, the Center's stunning, state-of-the-art, 4,000 seat New Orleans Theatre can help make your presentation extraordinary.

A presenter and promoter's dream, the New Orleans Theatre includes:

• computerized lighting controls
• world-class audio and video equipment
• outstanding acoustics
• three sections offering seating for 1,200, 1,600 and 1,200.

GREAT SERVICE

Years of professional experience

As a Right to Work state, Louisiana enables non-union employees to work and build careers at facilities like the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This results in fewer labor restrictions and more competitive costs for your meetings and conventions without any sacrifice in service.

At the Center you'll find experienced professionals who are among the best at what they do, and who always go the extra mile to make your event an unforgettable success. Many have consistently worked with some of the largest conventions and meetings in the country to ensure flawless production, catering, technology, and overall positive experiences for attendees.

SPICE

SPICE is the Center's employee customer service program stands for "Serving with Professionalism, Individuality, Courtesy and Excellence." The purpose of the program is to motivate and inspire employees to embrace the Convention Center's mission of exceptional service and apply it in every customer interaction. Employees from every level of the organization collaborated to develop customer service standards that are the guiding philosophy of the program.

EASY ON YOUR ATTENDEES

An entire city at your doorstep

With over 20,000 hotel rooms within two miles of the Center, your guests can get to meetings and events at the Center easily.  Located in the Warehouse District, the Center is walking distance from museums, restaurants, galleries, nightlife and other attractions.