About the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Located in Downtown Pittsburgh, the LEED® Platinum Certified David L. Lawrence Convention Center effectively blends unparalleled space, functionality, and flexibility to offer event producers, exhibitors, and visitors a location for an extraordinary event experience.
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With modern design and cutting-edge technology, the DLCC provides guests with an inviting environment for both education and inspiration.
Four floors house 53 meeting rooms (including two 250-seat lecture halls) and the 31,610 square-foot Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom, Presented by Dollar Bank, as well as provide 313,400 square feet of exhibit space (236,900 sq. ft. column-free). Take a look at
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At the DLCC, the health and safety of our guests and our employees are our greatest importance.
To ensure that we operate at the highest standard of health & safety for our guests, the DLCC has implemented the DLCC Health & Safety Plan, supported by the VenueShield Environmental Hygiene Program. VenueShield was created by ASM Global, the world’s largest venue management & services company.
From Farm To Plate
Levy Convention Centers is the DLCC’s exclusive food service provider that plants and maintains over 1,300 sq. ft of garden boxes on the North Terrace.
Our passion was ignited to celebrate food and create memorable guest experiences. Levy Convention Centers at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is proud to use the best local, seasonal products available in all of our menus, and continues to support the efforts of our building as the first convention center to achieve LEED® Platinum Certification under Existing Buildings.
Building History
Situated on nearly eight acres, the DLCC offers 1.5 million square feet of meeting & exhibition space.
Completed in 2003, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center became the largest LEED® Gold Certified convention center in the world. We have elevated our sustainability status and are currently the highest-rated LEED® Platinum Certified convention center in the
Public Art
We believe the artworks of our building should represent diversity, serve purpose, impact, and meaning, and reflect the spirit of a new era in Pittsburgh’s downtown development.
Directions & Parking
Pittsburgh is a well-connected city. Its location in Western Pennsylvania makes it convenient to get to by air and ground transportation — and once you’re here, getting around is easy.
Public Transportation
Pittsburgh Bus Info
From Pittsburgh International Airport, consider using the 28X Airport Flyer, operated by the Port Authority of Pittsburgh (public transportation), located on the lower level of the airport’s landside building, Door #6.
Taxi Info
Flight Info
Driving Directions
Use MapQuest or Google Maps
To David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
From the Airport
Take I-376 E (towards Pittsburgh) through the Fort Pitt Tunnel and across the Fort Pitt Bridge. Take Ft. Duquesne Boulevard Exit 6C. Follow signs to Convention Center/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. The Convention Center will be located on the right.
From the East | PA Turnpike
I-76 W (PA Turnpike) to Exit 57 Pittsburgh. Take I-376 W to Exit 72B Boulevard of the Allies. Take I-579 N to Seventh Avenue/Convention Center Exit. Take Seventh Avenue. Turn right onto William Penn Way. William Penn Way becomes 10th Street. The Convention Center will be straight ahead.
From the West | PA Turnpike
I-76 E (PA Turnpike) to Exit 28 Cranberry. Follow signs to I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to the 10th Street Bypass. The Convention Center will be located on the right.
From the North
I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to 10th Street Bypass. The Convention Center will be located on the right.
From the South
I-79 N to Exit 59A Pittsburgh to I-279 N through Ft. Pitt Tunnel and across the Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take Ft. Duquesne Blvd Exit 6C. Follow the sign to Convention Center/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. The Convention Center will be located on the right.
Parking
A 700-car parking garage with a 7′ 8″ clearance is available at the Convention Center. The entrance is located on 10th Street. For more information, please visit Alco Parking Corporation.
You may also visit ParkPGH.org for real-time parking availability in the downtown area.
The DLCC also offers bicycle racks in three different locations within the DLCC Garage on Level One and two options on the north side exterior on Ft. Duquesne Boulevard.
