Fueling the Dallas Economic Engine

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas stands at the forefront of the economic renaissance in Dallas. This project marks a new chapter, elevating Dallas as a global hub of commerce, innovation, and connectivity.

Economic and Employment Benefits of the Expansion

  • The KBHCCD expansion is a catalyst for unprecedented economic growth in downtown and South Dallas. With more than 40 major conventions already confirmed, the expansion has generated an estimated $1 billion in economic impact from booked business starting in Q1 2029.

  • Almost 100 additional customers - most of which have not considered Dallas in the past two decades - are interested in booking their business events at our new and expanded convention center, representing billions of dollars in additional economic impact and millions in new tax revenues for the city and state.

  • At the heart of our expansion is a commitment to job creation and tourism enhancement. By attracting larger numbers and sizes of conventions from around the world, we're not just filling event spaces – we're energizing the local economy, supporting businesses, creating jobs, and sharing the powerful, can-do energy that propels Dallas forward.