John B Hynes Convention Center

About the venue

Flexibility and proximity.

Those are the hallmarks of the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. Outside, the streets of Boston's Back Bay bustle with activity. Inside you'll find all the elements required to achieve highly successful, productive meetings and events - superior facilities, a user-friendly layout, plus state-of-the-art amenities and service. Large enough for conferences, trade shows, and conventions, the Hynes can also offer distinctive, easily configurable spaces that add a flair to executive functions, receptions, training sessions, and other small-scale events. And of course, the Hynes also offers something no other convention center can: an intimate urban setting in one of the most desirable tourist destinations in the world. Its convenient location - just a short ride from Logan airport, accessible to major roadways and public transportation - makes the Hynes an easy day trip for any East Coast visitor. And with so much to do, just a few steps away, the Hynes makes it easy for you to attract attendees. 193,000 square feet of flexible exhibit space accommodating up to four concurrent events 71,644 square feet of flexible meeting space - including 38 permanent rooms 24,544-square-foot Grand Ballroom 60,000 square feet of registration and function space Fiber-optic backbone links and T3 service, with complimentary wireless access in Coffee House Climate-controlled, all-season facility, connected by sky bridges to hotels, restaurants, and shopping Cafeteria and coffee house in central lobby accommodates 400 to 500 people