Walter E. Washington CC Hall-by-Hall Specifications (2 Spaces)
| Hall / Ballroom | Net Sq. Ft. | Clear Ceiling | Column Grid & Floor Boxes | Floor Load | Max 10×10s | Theater / Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter E. Washington CC Primary Hall, Bowl & Main Event Space Primary flagship general-session, exhibition, and corporate buyout space at Walter E. Washington CC (2.3M Sq. Ft. Defense, Aerospace, Policy & Medical Mega-Campus). | 473,000 sq. ft. Lower-Level Contiguous Halls A–C + 52,000 sq. ft. Ballroom | 30' 0" – 33' 0" | Pillarless / unobstructed keynote & event sightlines | 200–350 lbs/sq. ft. | ~4,642 booths / sponsor activations | Up to 65,000 Theater/Reception (39,000 Seated) |
| Walter E. Washington CC Breakout Suites, VIP Lounges & Pre-Function Foyers Supports concurrent executive tracks, green rooms, and private sponsor hospitality. | 2,300,000 gross sq. ft. | 30' 0" – 33' 0" | Configurable breakout, hospitality & sponsor zones | 150–250 lbs/sq. ft. | Registration counters & tabletop sponsor demos | 77 breakout suites + Dedicated Mt. Vernon Sq Metro Station on-site |
Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis
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Walter E. Washington Convention Center Master Exhibit Hall & Ballroom Specifications
703,000 net sq ft (+52k Ballroom) exhibition footprint, 30' – 33' Clear clear ceiling heights, marshaling yard & dock schedules.
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Walter E. Washington Convention Center operates under a Union Jurisdiction structure in Washington, DC. Walter E. Washington 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 Washington, DC (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 DC commercial electricity average is 9.8¢/kWh.
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