Duke Energy Convention Center facts for kids
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The Duke Energy Convention Center is a huge building in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It covers two city blocks! This center is a popular spot for many different events, like big meetings, trade shows, and fun festivals.
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History of the Convention Center
The convention center first opened its doors in 1968. Back then, it was called the Convention-Exposition Center. Later, in 1985, its name changed to the Albert B. Sabin Convention and Exposition Center. Albert Sabin was a famous medical researcher. In 1999, the city sold the right to name the center to Delta Air Lines. This means Delta Air Lines paid money so the center could use their name for a while. The building got a big update and expansion in 2006, making it even better. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the center was prepared to be used as a special hospital if regular hospitals became too full.
How the Center Works
A company called Spectra helps manage the daily activities at the convention center. This means they make sure everything runs smoothly. The building is very large, covering about 750,000 square feet (which is about 70,000 square meters)!
Fun Annual Events
Many exciting events happen at the Duke Energy Convention Center every year. Here are some of them:
- RedsFest
- Cincinnati Winter Beer Fest
- Cincinnati Auto Expo
- Cincinnati Home and Garden Show
Special Events Held Here
The Duke Energy Convention Center has hosted some really big and important events. For example, in 2012, it was a main location for the World Choir Games. This is a huge international competition where choirs from all over the world come to sing. The center hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, and also where the awards were given out.
