Georgia World Congress Center

Big and spacious. Staff are very friendly. Easy to navigate. There are three buildings: A B and C. Make sure you know which building you’re going to. First day, uber dropped me off at building C. It took me 10 min to walk from buildings C to A. Many food choices around the area. Close to centennial park.

MY FAVORITE PLACE FOR ANIME CONVENTIONS! The space is huge and offers so much variety for so many different hobbies and lifestyles! My favorite is the convention! I go to MomoCon every year ever since I first went! Parking is insane though. I suggest never forgetting your handicap placard and if you have the ability, just carpool or get dropped off there. Traffic is also insane, and it can get pretty hot due to the amount of people. The hotels connected to it are. . . Okay. I just really like the convention space! Downside though, with a lot of people, the elevators take FOREVER for people that are handicapped. You are waiting 10+ minutes just to go down 1 floor.

I was here for a volleyball tournament. This place was nice and very clean. They do a good job of taking care of everything which is a great compliment because this place is huge. Parking is kind of a hassle but that's the norm for any big city like Atlanta. Overall, this place was a good visit.

Invest Fest 2025 was even better than last year. The Georgia World Congress Center is by far the best place ro throw events. Just a few pictures from this weekend.

The Georgia World Congress Center is a top-tier venue with excellent facilities, staff, and accessibility. My experience attending Invest Fest here the past two years has been incredible—well-organized, inspiring, and energizing. Excited to make this my third year in a row!

Huge place with everything you need for an international congress. Facilities are very good and lots of helpful staff who couldn’t do enough for you. Food/catering was good and the whole pace was kept very clean. It got me my 10,000 steps a day too!

Visited the Georgia World Congress Center this past weekend where Anime Weekend Atlanta was being held this year. Even though the convention was held in Building C, I had a chance to take a peek at some of the other rooms/facilities in Buildings A & B when going to and leaving the convention during the 4 day event. I was impressed with the large amount of space as well different conference rooms for panels and events. The restrooms facilities were clean and well kept during the duration of the convention by staff. Staff for the most part were helpful when asking for directions to certain areas. Parking at the convention center was also great with different lots surrounding the center. Overall a great facility for conventions and big events.

It a nice place to have the conference attended. Its vast as well and can accommodate large people.

The GWCC has a couple of nice attributes, but I was not thrilled with participating in a trade show there. What's to like? The location is downtown which makes getting there from any of the many surrounding hotels easy, despite what Google maps tells you about going around Olympic Park. Additionally, it is the only space that large to host a big convention and probably your only option if you want to show in Atlanta. Also, I really like the Brutalist architecture. This is a matter of taste, but its my vibe. I also enjoy the large banks of vegetation that they have inside and out which contrasts beautifully with the exposed concrete. What's not to like? Almost everything else. First, you have to go down, like, 4 or 5 floors of escalators and traverse about .4 miles to get from the entrance to the show floor. That's too long. This also becomes a real logjam at the end of the day as thousands of people try and get out. Dining options are pretty limited, particularly since the CNN Center has practically collapsed next door. There is a concession and dining area on the top floor. Pro tip: all the lines have the same options. It doesn't look like it and the menu boards scroll way too fast, but just pick the shortest line and order. Finally, I had a two day meeting prior to my show. It was in a 38' x 40' concrete room with no windows. This square footage is roughly the size of my house. Want to guess how many electrical outlets there were? One. ... ONE! One outlet to run a group of people's laptops, phone chargers, projector, conference phone, etc. and the room was VERY expensive compared to other locations I've attended. Overall, you don't have much of a choice if you're holding a big event in Atlanta, but this place isn't great.

The Georgia World Congress Center is absolutely massive. It is one of the largest convention centers in the country. What stands out just as much as its size is how incredibly clean and well-maintained it is. Despite the constant flow of people and events, the entire facility is spotless. Safety is clearly a top priority too; the atmosphere feels very secure, with staff and security visible and helpful throughout the venue. Everyone you encounter is genuinely pleasant and professional, creating a welcoming environment even amid the hustle and bustle. It's a world-class space that handles huge crowds with grace and efficiency.

Not really a fan of this place. The biggest issue is the pure size and poor organization of the building. Due to physical limitations, I can't walk the facility and have to use a mobility device. You have to take some elevators up to the next floor to go find another elevator that can take you to another floor. Also, when at an event with 50,000 people, you have to wait 30 min to even get an elevator, as there are not enough for the size of the building. None of the parking is close and it's super expensive. $40 for one day!! And the building is absolutely freezing ... it's 50 degrees outside and inside. I hope we never have to come back here for another event.

This wasn't easy to find when using a phone app from a downtown hotel. I ended up going through the Omni Hotel which connects to the GWCC. Unfortunately, I wasn't expecting an additional mile of walking through this mammoth sized building just to find the registration desk to collect my badge. Most staffers are friendly and some don't care about getting you to the next location. Perhaps, smaller is better.

Had a great time at the auto show. Fun to see all the new and vintage cars. Meeting some of the owners of the vintage models was a definite highlight.

I was able to attend #NAFEM 2025 at the Georgia world congress center. The facility is huge consisting of 3 large conference centers. The facility has several levels and plenty of escalators. Parking was confusing and I ended up at the wrong end of the conference center but enjoyed the walk through the various concourses. Lots of staff - clean - well secured. Restrooms were plentiful and clean.

It's lovely to be able to sit outside when the weather is nice because it's freezing in the conference rooms. The center consists of three different buildings and the middle building has five floors and the other two has three floors. It's a little confusing getting around. I couldn't find a map on site. I did look on the website before hand to try to figure out where to go. But it's a large place so it's a little confusing. Restrooms are fine. For the most part everything works but some are better than others in terms of water flow. Water bottle fillers are nice but not prevalent. It would be nice to have more of them. And some on site maps. The large glass panes are nice in building B. The natural light comes in and the high ceilings just makes the space feel open. The guest services desk had mobility scooters if you needed one and that's a nice touch. Overall not a bad place for a conference. There is parking available which helps attendees. And the location is pretty central to several hotels and attractions such as the aquarium and the World of Coca Cola museum. The associates directing us to our rooms were friendly and helpful.

It's been a while since I've been but it did not disappoint! I would suggest the ruby parking it literally puts you in the stadium. We had wheelchair accessible seats which were perfect. The food and drinks were good I really liked the nachos I got and the green margarita. Plenty of security and staff to help. Enjoyed the concert ! Oo we went to see Justin Timberlake and I was happy with the visuals too

The Georgia World Congress Center holds conventions, trade shows, and film production. We had recently come here for a conference, and our experience was fine - getting to certain conference rooms was a bit of a pain, as getting to certain floors would require you to get on multiple escalators. The elevators were rarely available and super slow. The conference rooms could have been gauged better in terms of temperature, as there wasn't much air flow and people tended to get warm with the number of attendees. The furniture that were used were outdated and kind of dirty/rusty. Staff here are very friendly and helpful; the restrooms could have been more tended to every so often, as it was unkept. Another note is that if you are using rideshare, most drivers are extremely confused and are not familiar with the area - we had multiple rides late, was on the opposite side, or they just cancelled as they just couldn't succeed! +unkept restrooms +outdated/rusty furniture +friendly staff

What an incredible place for any kind of function. There's enough room in this place to hold multiple functions at once, in fact there was a boat show here at the same time we were here for our convention and both were huge. I would at this time say i can't wait to go back but with all the walking you have to do just to try and see everything, i'm not looking forward for next year. Maybe i need to be in better shape. HaHa

Don't forget your walking shoes! This place is massive, you will definitely close your apple watch rings during any event here. There were plenty of places to eat and cvs vending machines for anything you may need. My only recommendations would be for the convention center to add baby changing stations in the men's bathrooms. My friends had to wait for their wives to change the baby. This doesn't help any single dads or partners. Second, more handicap assistance besides the elevators. There were very long lines for going to other levels. Possibly handicapped only elevators would be helpful. For those two reasons, I left a 3 star. Otherwise, the center was clean, staff were pleasant and friendly. Also, helpful when you get lost! (Which can happen)

As far as conference venues goes, it's not my least favorite so that's saying a lot. It's easy to get places with friendly staff at every corner willing to help. It's large, as most are, so bring your walking shoes as others pointed out. The other nice thing is you have options for Uber drop off that are away from the crowd and traffic and although they require a little more walking, ultimately they are less stress. I recommend the Starbucks nearby and then cutting through the back entrance of the convention center.

This is a perfect location to host a massive event! The center is very spacious and open- there was not a concern about getting the virus as I was able to stand away from crowds and comfortably view. Although it was freezing out, the temperature was comfortable inside. The addition of food and coffee vendors help me stay longer than I anticipated to view the large inventory. Parking was a challenge, however, since there were no events at the Dome, we were able to freely park on a neighboring street behind Vine City train station by the YMCA and walk over without the fear of being towed. Public transportation is still the #1 option when attending events here, but- I prefer the car when I'm ready to head home.

I cannot say that I am a fan of the Georgia World Congress Center in terms of being a convention center. I guess the reality is quite simply that they don't have to care. People have to come here. When I find out that my business is bringing me to a trade show and I'm heading here, I inwardly cringe. This convention hall is confusing. Everything from parking to the general layout of the convention hall. Another pet peeve is that different parking areas charge different amounts. I almost pulled in one parking area and saw it said forty dollars, the next parking area was only fifteen dollars. These are not independent parking lots, they are all run by the city and in the area for the convention center. They are actually in the parking garage. It just depends which one you pull into, they decide what they will charge you. They also change what areas you can park in if you don't have pre-assigned parking paid. On monday, they said red was for prepaid parking. They then directed me to the orange parking deck. The next day, I headed to the orange parking deck and they told me I could not park there that was for prepaid. They then directed me to the diamond deck, which was forty dollars. I then drove to the next one, which was red, and today it was okay to park there and only fifteen dollars. All I can say is that I won't have to be back for a few years.

Great place for a large conference. Plenty of workshop rooms. Nice larger areas for a vendor space as well as large general sessions.

I just love visiting GWCC for Momocon on Memorial Day Weekend! There are always tons of activities this weekend in Atlanta. However this event is NOT to be missed. You come for the panels and performers but the cosplayers are a sight to see! Check out some of my highlights from 2023! #ashsaidit

Amazing Jurassic Quest event! Took my little queens there to learn more about dinosaurs. We enjoy the fact that there was plenty of ways to interact with the land and sea dinosaurs. Another fantastic surprise was the kid activities and family events. This was far more than I anticipated.

Free! We saw swarms of people with badges coming in and out of this place like bees. Slightly buzzed and Eager to see the Queen in her hive, we ventured over through the park. Everybody is so nice here especially the security guards. We were told where to go, "just keep heading that way" or "you're going in the right direction" because this place is massive! There are maps on every floor in each of the 3 buildings. We ended up walking in on a MLM rally meeting with at least 500 worker bees buzzing around taking pictures of one of many giant screens displaying a slide presentation. Like any large conference of like minded individuals, the energy was palpable. We wandered around to explore some more, past mini cafes and CVS vending machines. If you need a toilet or ibuprofen, just stop here. There's some interesting art displays and natural greenery's scattered among this concrete fortress. Don't microdose beforehand because the carpet is already trippy. Like Alice in Wonderland or that scene in the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where Willy Wonka gets bigger as the hallway gets smaller, this carpeting should have a liability waiver. It appears and is in some parts... hilly. We exited near the Mercedes Benz stadium and just walked around the various out of place and monstrous buildings. Highly recommend even if you just have to pee.

Huge Expo that coveted buildings C and B, nicely kept halls and amenities. As like other reviews, the food and food court SuCKS! The Papa John's serves gross sub par pizzas with fake gross cheese for $11 and an extra $1 for a portion pack of garlic sauce - really?? one food truck with burgers and dogs for $13 bucks, food looked atrocious, food court with pre-prepared salads and sandwiches which were sub par as well.

Such a disappointment for a conference. Conference staff standing everywhere guarding food or talking to each other and then sending 100's to go stand in a line to be handed a box no water that is another line on other side of large room. Atlanta come on between bad food some of the worst I have ever had to lack of any offer of customer service. Lines could have been set up differently to accommodate a flow who is over food service?? Understand short staff but when you literally walk by 15 employees talking amongst themselves to a line 200 + with 2 crabby ladies handling your "brunch" that is horrible. Options one of 2 meat based sandwich Or lettuce salad with bag of lays.

Not a fan. The layout and the parking is confusing. Here for a cheer comp and the center is just not made for large crowds. Having to wait to go up escalators. being elbow to elbow with others. Each escalator area needs additional stairs on each side of them. We also found staff to be very rude. We spoke to two people, asking for directions - and both smarted off and were downright hateful to us. We didn't try any food.... so i can't comment on that.

Huge building housing an array of events at one time we went to concourse C to Comic Con 2019. Parking is a breeze especially if you park in the Green parking garage it's right next to the chick fi la. We took in three escalators down to the event but well worth the walk. The event was spectacular and the had everything we where looking for and more. Small kids bring a wagon or stroller they are not going to do all that walking. Food selections were limited to pizza, hotdogs, subs and 4.00 sodas. Be prepared to pay lots for food. Maybe eat before you get there or after either way stadium food prices for little .

Atlanta International Auto Show!!! This was an enjoyable experience. There were many cars to see at the exhibit. We got an early start and walked around for hours. This was my first time at the Georgia World Congress Center and my first auto show in Georgia. The admission was $12.00 per person and they had games, test driving and promotions. I met a radio personality from V-103 and they had Action News anchors there as well. The event was well organized and even though a lot of people showed up it appeared to run smoothly. I think we visited every dealer there and took pictures of so many cars, trucks and suv's. Most of the cars were 2019's but they were still nice. Each car was better than the last. If I am aware that it comes here next year I will definitely return.

This place is bigger than it looks on the outside. A lot of vending machines and little cafes inside, green areas, fountains. Water fountains and clean bathrooms. Went there for a graduation and got distracted with all the pictures I wanted to take

Huge conference center with incredibly helpful staff to get you oriented. The biggest challenge with this complex is finding the individual buildings. We spent forever looking for building C. Better exterior wayfinding signage would be a huge help.

Probably the best convention center in US. Very organized with helpful knowledgeable staff. Three large exhibit halls with plenty of rooms for seminars and presentations. Major drawback is cost of food from vendors. You have no choice but to eat in hall. Distance to greet to leave and come back. Feel $4 for bottle of water is ridiculous . Expect to walk a lot as the building is long and narrow. Plus different levels. Good 15 minute walk from Exhibit Hall C to exit.

This was a great venue for the Publix Atlanta Marathon. I was here for the race expo to collect my race packet prior to the marathon on Sunday. The location was very convenient as it's located just West of the Centennial Olympic Park and very close to a MARTA station. Inside, it's very spacious with very clean facilities and plenty of signs so you know where to go.

We came here today for the 2019 NFL Experience and it was really a great thing to do on a chilly Sunday in the ATL ! Sp many things to do like throwing passes and running down the makeshift lawn. Hyundai sponsored some part as well as Pizza hut and Pepsi. Drinks and food were very high here $5.00 for a Pepsi and $10.00 for a beer but i came to look at all the classic rings and uniforms and superbowl history For $40.00 it was something to do that Sunday and also a chance to go to the Dekalb Farmers market.

We have our optical show every year in the center which is in downtown ATL. Like any conference it's large, lacking food / drink options and has long walks to the restroom . This place fits the bill but they really need more dining options .....

This place sucks. I had to go to a conference here for work and I started to get majorly claustrophobic because the escalators keep getting narrower and narrower as you go down. Which is mildly disturbing to say the least. The reason I gave two stars instead of one is because they have a nice smoking area (to make up for the panic-attack inducing atmosphere) and it has a nice little coy pond and the coy are cute.

I've been here a few times for trade shows. It's absolutely enormous. You can really take in your steps for the day just walking from building to building. Facilities are cleanly and most of the staff friendly and accommodating. Food options are limited and overpriced as with most convention centers. Luckily the CNN tower is directly across the street from building A/B if you care to venture off a bit for more food options.

Good building for events and big trade shows just gotta know to walk to CNN or other side to eat or it will ruin your experience dealing with food trucks and etc clean building just wish it had more security present

The enormity of this conference hall in the middle of downtown Atlanta always amazes me. It is huge! Plan to bring walking shoes to get from one class or amphitheater to the next. Cleanliness is top notch here. *During COVID, extra measures are taken to check everyone's temperature upon arrival and marked with a bracelet of a different color each day to signify appropriate safe entry.

The Red Deck Parking @ the GWCC is the spot to park for Hawks games. It's kind of pricey but well worth it to me. Well light and easy access to the Phillips Area and the MARTA Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Transit Station. By simply taking the Red Deck elevator to the street level, you are transported to a beautiful plaza that will guide you to your destination.

The Georgia World Congress Center, located in downtown Atlanta, is one of the largest convention centers in the world. It covers an almost unfathomable 4 million square feet in space, spanning 3 separate buildings. The GWCC is conveniently located between the Georgia Dome, Philips Arena, and the new Falcons stadium, so it pairs well with events happening at those venues, such as the SEC college football championship. I've been to the GWCC for a variety of events. The earliest event I remember attending was the 2002 NCAA Final Four fan fest (the year Maryland won). I really got to know the GWCC well the following year at the 2003 NBA All-Star Jam Session (Michael Jordan's final All-Star game). Atlanta hosted NBA All-Star Weekend that year and the GWCC was the site for the Jam Session fan fest. Since I was (and still am) a huge NBA fan, I was like a kid in a candy store. The NBA on TNT crew (Ernie Johnson, Kenny "The Jet" Smith, and Charles Barkley) set up a temporary studio and broadcasted live from the floor of the GWCC. The rooms at the GWCC are cavernous and expanse. The space where Jam Session was held was the same space used by the NCAA for its similar fan fests in 2002, 2007, and 2013. I attended the fan fests every year they came to Atlanta. There's enough space to fit multiple basketball courts, games, sponsor booths, and mini food courts. At the 2003 Jam Session, the Celebrity Game was played inside the GWCC and Nelly and Ja Rule had a concert there too. At both the NBA and NCAA events, players were on-hand signing autographs and taking photos with fans. The SEC holds similar fan fests during football season and the ACC has held fan fests when the ACC basketball tournament has come to town. Since I've lived in Atlanta, the ACC fan fests have been held in 2001, 2009, and 2012. WWE WrestleMania XXVII hit the Georgia Dome in 2011 and with it, WrestleMania Axxess at the GWCC. Axxess is/was the WWE's fan fest equivalent. I went to WrestleMania that year, but passed on Axxess. In addition to the sports-themed events at the GWCC, I have attended work-related, industry-specific conventions/trade shows such as the 68th annual NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association) meeting in 2010. It was interesting to go to that event and experience the GWCC in a professional environment. Several utilities, energy companies, and consulting firms were on hand with booths and displays of varying shapes and sizes. One company had a booth that was two stories high, to give you an idea of how high some of the ceilings can be. In 2012, I went to the GWCC for an official Yelp event, the Yelp Helps! Launch Party (http://www.yelp.com/events/atlanta-yelp-helps). Over 20 local non-profit organizations were highlighted. Since this was an event smaller than the aforementioned festivals/trade shows, the party was held in one of the GWCC's "smaller" rooms. It was still plenty big though, with multiple vendors, in addition to the NPOs, live music, live animals (pitbulls, miniature pony), and dancing. In 2015, I attended MomoCon, an anime, video game, and comic book convention, at the GWCC. 2015 was MomoCon's first year at the GWCC. It had originally been held on the campus of Georgia Tech and later moved to the downtown Hilton and Marriott hotels as the convention grew in size. I think the GWCC has been the best venue for MomoCon yet. This is for a variety of reasons and it's only natural because the building was designed with large events and conventions in mind. MomoCon was held on all three levels (1, 3, and 4) of GWCC Building A. The large Sidney J. Marcus Auditorium on Level 4 was used for main events such as the costume contest. The bottom level (Level 1) was used for celebrity autographs/photographs, the Artist Alley and Dealers Room, and the Gaming Hall. Various rooms in Levels 3 and 4 were used for panels, screenings, and smaller activities and events. Everything was spacious and mapped out nicely to handle the crowds in excess of 15,000. Traffic flowed efficiently and there was plenty of room to take photos of the cosplays including the courtyard with greenspace outdoors between the GWCC and Omni Hotel. The GWCC originally opened in 1976 with many new sections and major renovations occurring since that time. Even so, the overall architecture, design, and decor of the property feel a bit dated (the carpet, the walls, some of the windows). Newer convention centers just look a whole lot nicer, more modern and aesthetically pleasing. In the end, the GWCC does a fine job functionally - and that is to handle big shows with tens of thousands of attendees. Plenty of parking is available at parking decks adjacent to and underneath the GWCC. I like to park in the Red Deck which is close-by and has reasonable rates. Be prepared to do a lot of walking because this place is massive.

Food sucks: we had a huge conference this past weekend, worked all day for 3 days just to find out the only food in that building is nasty (we were so busy we couldn't leave and venture out, knowing there was nothing close anyway)... $7 hot dogs nasty (broken bun); pizza cold (only cheese, they were out of the only other which was pepperoni). Only other alternatives were suspicious looking bbq, and other stuff we couldn't identify lol. Note to self next time: bring a sandwich in my backpack!

Giant beautiful facility. Clean bathrooms and orderly facility. Bud drop off and pick up is orderly, bathrooms are well placed throughout the facility. I was very impressed.

I have been to many conferences in many places. This place is like many others. Many meeting rooms, many main halls, many restrooms. It was clean and the environment was well maintained, but where are the seats? EVERYONE not in a room was sitting on the floor in their business clothes...lol. It was interesting and humorous to seem. Maybe put in more bench seating throughout the venue when a conference is going on. ..just saying. Security was at a higher level with metal detectors, K9s and local Leo's throughout, but I've never felt unsafe in a similar venue with less security. At the end of the day, the venue didn't make or break my conference experience...it was just fine.

All I can say is the WALK through GWCC was worth it, I enjoyed the Atlanta International Auto Show 2018. The experience was everything. I loved the convenience of the train and the CNN center. We had a blast and I will include a few pictures.

OK convention center located Downtown. Food could use a lot of improvement as many people are subject only to convention food since they can not leave the venue but then again some convention centers have even worse food! The bad food also costs a fortune. I am a big "get what you pay for" kind of person and always feel down right pissed off when I have to pay $20 a person for a horrible mini pizza and bottle of water. Parking is located across from entrance so that is nice I guess and kind of the only positive part of the center I can think of.

I came here for Dreamhack 2017. The way I entered throughout the whole time that I was there was through the Omni Hotel. I never even walked outside of the doors because basically everything was through the Omni. The event had food, but that was so freaking overpriced that I basically walked to the CNN food court to get food. The bathrooms were plentiful, but they weren't always the cleanest. But, it shouldn't be a surprise that it's not the cleanest, as it's basically an arena. I thought this was a pretty nice place to host Dreamhack and was definitely awesome. I did wish there were more vendors out there and more sales that went on, but overall GWCC was great. The parking situation sucks though, but on the one day that we parked we basically did parkwhiz and just reserved a spot at a parking lot. The one thing I was kind of annoyed about was that some of these parking lots say that they're full, but in the end it's pretty much empty. Reserving your parking spot will make your life a lot easier, so definitely look into that if you're looking to park downtown.

This is a pretty good event space. Parking isn't great, but it is right next to the CNN center and centennial olympic park. There are plenty of food and entertainment options around the area. When I was there last there were also a bunch of the rentable electric scooters. Those were fun, but you can't ride them in the park. I think you can only ride them in the street now, and I don't recommend that.

I was here for the NRA Annual meeting in 2017. The entire place is very nice and parking is good also. Its a great place for a convention or meeting. I saw Donald Trump speak here also.

Great place to witness voter fraud. We were in the basement with the warmth of a soviet gulag clearing center. Next time the Fulton County election board steals an election, my hope it's in a ballroom at a nice hotel. Still nicer than a Radisson.

Currently breast feeding my infant in a storage closet bc this place would rather keep the majority of the restrooms closed and funnel everyone into one or two instead. During a pandemic. Because that makes total sense. No seating at all. People are sitting on the floor. No one allowed in anywhere. Should have just stayed home. This is stupid. And no changing tables in the "family" restroom.

Was currently in town for Microsoft's Ignite conference, so I spent five days walking all around the GWCC complex. First off, get ready to walk, walk, and continue to walk, as this place is quite large. Being one of the larger technology conferences in the world, Microsoft had no problem consuming the entire building for sessions and expo's. The interior of the building really reminded me of a 1980's building, red diamond patterned carpet, stone pillars, and atrocious artwork. Not a big deal for me though as I am there on business not one for to give a negative review based on aesthetics. My real problem came with the traffic and lack of escalators and stairs. This conference boasted well over 20,000 people, so have narrow hallways with two escalators really made it quite difficult to get around. Not to mention it takes roughly 20+ minutes to get from one side of the building to the other. Security and food services were sub par, but then again can you really expect stellar services for that amount of individuals. The GWCC has electronic maps that you can interact with, but they hard to find at most times and used by too many people, so you really had to rely on the overhead signs. After a full ten hour day, you understand the layout, but can be quite confusing for some. I cannot comment on parking as I rode Uber or free provided transportation everyday, but parking looks to be sufficient judging from the large parking garage across the street. One big positive though is the fact that it is centrally located downtown and you can simply walk outside and take a 15 minute stroll down the street and see many nearby attractions and eateries. The GWCC was an odd layout, but did the job in the end for the conference, but it seems Microsoft will be moving onto another city to host this event. Not sure if the time frame did not work out next year or the GWCC left a bad taste in their mouth. Either way, just make sure you are ready to walk quite a bit if the event you are attending plans to utilize the entire facility.

Gosh, it had been years since I'd been to our World Congress Center. Not being in insurance anymore, or ever really attending any kind of trade show, well, there wasn't much to draw me down there. But last night was great!! For the Yelp Helps Launch Party, it was worth the trek downtown braving traffic (we actually got there in pretty record time for leaving Buckhead just after 6:30 and being early enough to park and be inside by the 7pm start date). We did not find the special discounted parking lot but the "regular" one we used was only $10 (hey, not bad considering some places in Buckhead or Midtown will charge you at least that much when they have huge open lots and are just trying to make more money!). And we weren't sure where the designated ballroom was but luckily parked at the part of the deck right by section B of the (very large and winged) GWCC and a nice guard directed us right upstairs to our destination. This is a great event space! A lot of us remarked that the room we had (the Boy thought 1200sq feet or so, I'm not sure but it was big) seemed a little empty because most Yelp events are held in smaller venues so with even a solid turnout of 300-ish (guessing), there was lots of room to mill around. All of the staff was great and helpful. I don't find myself at the "big box" spots in our city often but it was a fun change last night!

Visiting Atlanta for the AHR Expo Center being held this year at Georgia World Congress. Location seem large and staff has everything under control.

How can we get our parking refunded since our event was relocated? Spirit of Hope (1/16 & 1/17) moved from GWCC to another location and made reservations to park at your center .