Buffalo Convention Center

The Buffalo Convention Center (formerly Buffalo Niagara Convention Center)^[2] is a convention center in downtown Buffalo, New York. Opened in 1978 at 64,410 square feet, the convention center underwent an expansion in 2010.^[3] The center holds events such as job fairs, food events, comic cons, and the World's Largest Disco.

Buffalo Convention Center
Facade after 2023 renovations
Address	153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Location	Downtown Buffalo, NY
Coordinates	42°53′13.2″N 78°52′33.1″W
Opened	1978
Renovated	2010, 2021-2023
Expanded	2010
Construction cost	$7 million (2010 renovation)
Enclosed space
• Total space	110,000 sq ft (10,200 m2)
• Exhibit hall floor	64,000 sq ft (5,900 m2)
• Ballroom	12,367 sq ft (1,100 m2)[1]
Public transit access	Metro Rail at Lafayette Square station and Fountain Plaza station
Website
buffaloconvention.com

In 2019, following a 90-day period taking input from the public, Erie County officials began exploring the potential replacement or further expansion of the convention center. According to the study, the majority of residents polled (86 percent) are in favor of investing in a new facility.^[4] The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center has been seen as "outdated" and smaller than convention centers in cities similar to Buffalo.^[3][5]

Before renovations

2023 renovation and rebranding

The Convention Center received an extensive renovation in 2021-2023.^[2] The name was changed from "Buffalo Niagara Convention Center" to "Buffalo Convention Center" with new, larger lettering on the facade.^[2] Other updates included a new sidewalk layout with heated sidewalks, and new lighting panels which can be changed to show different colors for different events.^[2] The venue also implemented a reconfigured door entry, improved wayfinding signage, and higher ceilings ^[2]