Event Planning
Inside, the Hampton Roads Convention Center combines form with function to provide you with maximum flexibility in planning gatherings that are as memorable for your attendees as they are trouble free for you. Our experienced, professional staff ensures your carefully made plans are carried out to exacting detail. You can be confident that your event will be a complete success.
Service Forms
Your Hampton Roads Convention Center's event manager will help you determine the appropriate utilities and communications services you’ll need for a trouble-free event. Once you’ve finalized your plans, you can use the downloadable forms below for convenient ordering.
Utilities
- The main exhibit hall provides electric services in floor boxes located on 30’ x 30’ centers. Internet connectivity, air, water and drain service is conveniently available through access points located in exhibit hall floor box.
- Electrical service is available, upon request, in all meeting rooms. With permission, utilization of permanent wall outlets, servicing 120 volts/18 amps, may be used by any client or contractor in all meeting rooms without charge.
- Electrical and plumbing services, telecommunications, and Internet are offered exclusively through the Hampton Roads Convention Center utilities department.
- All questions regarding utilities can directed to your event manager.
Telecommunications
Complete telephone service is available on the exhibit floor, in show offices, registration areas, meeting rooms and ballrooms. Your event manager will advise you of applicable charges.
Download Utility & Telecommunications Services Order Form
Download Credit Card Authorization Form
Request for Proposal
Thank you for considering HRCC for your next event. Please use the Request for Proposal Form to provide us with as much information about your event as you can. COMPLETE THE RFP FORM »At a Glance
• 344,000 total square feet of space
• 35 flexible spaces with capacity for 14,000 people
• Grand ballroom accommodates 1,800 for banquets
• Exhibit hall covering 102,000 square feet in 3 sections, each with its own elephant door for load-in and load-out, climate control, lighting control, and concession sales.
• Conference center with private access
• Outdoor terrace for special events
• Connected to 295-suite convention headquarters hotel
• There are 1,600 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Hampton Roads Convention Center
• There are 2,800 hotel rooms in Hampton citywide
• Wireless Internet available
