Hynes Convention Center Hall-by-Hall Specifications (2 Spaces)
| Hall / Ballroom | Net Sq. Ft. | Clear Ceiling | Column Grid & Floor Boxes | Floor Load | Max 10×10s | Theater / Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hynes Convention Center Primary Hall, Bowl & Main Event Space Primary flagship general-session, exhibition, and corporate buyout space at Hynes Convention Center (Skybridge-Integrated Back Bay Academic, Medical & Tech Campus). | 92,000 sq. ft. Halls C/D + 24,544 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom | 20' 0" – 43' 0" | Pillarless / unobstructed keynote & event sightlines | 200–350 lbs/sq. ft. | ~1,571 booths / sponsor activations | Up to 22,000 Theater/Reception (13,200 Seated) |
| Hynes Convention Center Breakout Suites, VIP Lounges & Pre-Function Foyers Supports concurrent executive tracks, green rooms, and private sponsor hospitality. | 360,000+ rentable sq. ft. | 20' 0" – 43' 0" | Configurable breakout, hospitality & sponsor zones | 150–250 lbs/sq. ft. | Registration counters & tabletop sponsor demos | 38 meeting rooms connected indoors to 3,100+ Prudential/Copley hotel rooms |
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Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) Master Exhibit Hall & Ballroom Specifications
516,000 net sq ft (+40k Harbor-View Ballroom) exhibition footprint, 30' – 45' Clear clear ceiling heights, marshaling yard & dock schedules.
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John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center operates under a Union Jurisdiction structure in Boston, MA. John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center operates in a Union Jurisdiction environment; exhibitors may hand-carry personal display items in one trip via main public doors while crated freight routes through marshaled convention docks. Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $34.18/hr for carpenters, $38.42/hr for electricians, and $31.65/hr for AV technicians.
In Boston, MA (ZIP 89109), the combined retail sales tax rate is 8.375% (6.85% state + 1.525% local). Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026-08), the MA commercial electricity average is 9.8¢/kWh.
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