Plan Smarter with a Full-Service Convention Center
We interviewed the team at Grand Wayne Convention Center in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, to learn more about how full-service venues—with built-in AV, catering, and event support—make planning easier, freeing planners to focus on creating the best event experiences.
What are the biggest stress-savers planners might not realize come with a full-service venue?
When every core service—AV, catering, logistics, setup, and maintenance—is managed in-house, it minimizes miscommunication, unexpected costs, and last-minute vendor issues that side track events. Planners benefit from streamlined coordination, faster solutions, and more cohesive event execution from start to finish. Having a single, unified team behind the scenes allows planners to focus on delivering a stronger attendee experience, instead of troubleshooting operations throughout the day. Full-service venues like Grand Wayne Convention Center are built around this kind of seamless support.
What role does a flexible layout and natural light play in creating a great event experience?
Flexible layouts empower planners to design an event flow that matches their vision—whether that’s maximizing networking, creating intimate learning spaces, or opening up a room for high-energy sessions. Natural light adds another layer, enhancing guest comfort, increasing focus, and supporting a more positive, engaged atmosphere over long event days. More and more, planners are looking for spaces that feel less like traditional “conference halls” and more like vibrant, welcoming environments. Purpose-built venues like Grand Wayne Convention Center intentionally integrate flexibility and natural light to help events feel fresh, dynamic, and people-centered.
How does Grand Wayne Convention Center stand apart from other venues?
Grand Wayne Convention Center sets itself apart with a fully in-house approach—offering dedicated teams for AV, catering, event logistics, setup, cleaning, and maintenance—all working under one roof to ensure consistency and efficiency. The center’s design was intentionally created for planners, featuring column-free event spaces, built-in natural lighting, direct connections to two major hotels, and thoughtful architectural details that enhance the attendee journey from arrival to departure. Grand Wayne Center also provides complimentary event hosts, free event storage, no drayage fees, and 24/7 room-set crews, removing common pain points planners often face elsewhere. It’s a venue that blends practical support with a polished environment, making it easier for planners to create memorable, seamless events.
CONTACT:
LEEANN SOLOSKY
Sales Manager
lsolosky@grandwayne.com
260-426-4100
grandwayne.com