# Grand Wayne Convention Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/grand-wayne-convention-center-fort-wayne/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/grand-wayne-convention-center-fort-wayne
- **VenueScore™:** 8.9/10 (Fort Wayne Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention District, Fort Wayne, IN
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 1 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Grand Wayne Convention Center (Downtown Convention District, Fort Wayne, IN)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Grand Wayne Convention Center (1 Mapped Shows)
- **[iSleep Northeastern Indiana Sleep Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/isleep-northeastern-indiana-sleep-conference)** — Nov 19–19, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **iSleep Northeastern Indiana Sleep Conference** (Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-11-19 – 2026-11-19 | 650+ B2B Attendees | Grand Wayne Convention Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (40,500 sq. ft.) | $28–$38/sf (~$6,200 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
- **FEB (Peak):** High Association & Expo Demand
- **MAR (Peak):** Peak Spring Convention Window
- **APR (Moderate):** Shoulder Openings Late April
- **MAY (Moderate):** Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Value Rates Begin
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
- **AUG (Value):** High Availability & Value Pricing
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Season Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
- **NOV (Moderate):** Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Mid-December Corporate Value Window