About the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center offers a total of 840,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space. From an intimate wedding to a larger trade show, we can help you configure it any way you like. If you’re planning a larger show, you’ll appreciate our continuous 250,000 square-foot space for 1,225 booths. We can also create a multiple hall layout for up to 3,566 booths. Customized floor plans are our specialty.
We also provide something special when you walk into our Donald E. Stephens Conference Center and Ballroom. We offer a warm and inviting atmosphere for hardworking meetings and enjoyable socializing. Reserve up to 50 attractive, fully functional conference rooms. We work with you to arrange any special room specifications.
RES’s professional staff arranges floor plans, supplies complete and detailed exhibitor manuals, provides continuous on-site services and supervision, and maintains a vast inventory of state-of-the-art exhibit equipment—all ON-SITE at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
General Information
- 6 halls
- Ceiling heights from 16 to 26 feet
- Unlimited floor loads (except Hall G)
- Freight access: 7 drive-in freight doors; 16 depressed docks
- Flexible traffic patterns; lobby entrance
- 30,000 square-foot lobby with ample area for registration
- Camera surveillance security system
- Permanent concession stands
- Parking Garage Rate $15 for a 24hr. period
Engineering Capabilities
- Electrical – 110 volt, 208 volts (single or three-phase), 480 volt (three phase)
- Compressed air
- Water and drain
- Telephone
- Gas
- Engineering floorplans and suggested booth layouts are available
Internet
- High-speed, DS3 fiber-optic Internet access
ROSEMONT CATERING BY ARAMARK
You’ll experience the elegance of a premier hospitality venue with the function and flexibility for elegance in any and every type of party plan. 55,000 square feet can be used in part or in total to serve any kind of event from an intimate banquet for 80 or sumptuous cocktail parties of 8,000. Soundproof, movable partitions allow us to tailor the room to your needs, large or small. And flexible space isn’t our only advantage. We have a staff of seasoned professionals devoted to making your event a success. They are there to help you make all the right choices.
Getting Here
Conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare International Airport and just 20 minutes from Chicago’s downtown area. As a town built for trade shows and visitors, Rosemont was designed to be a convenient place to conduct business and network. The Convention Center is also walking distance from many of Rosemont’s quality hotels and restaurants so exhibitors and attendees can get to where they need to be fast.
TAXI & RIDESHARE
Pick up & Drop off areas are located at the main circular drive entrance at 5555 North River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018
PUBLIC PARKING
Public parking is available in the William St. Garage and East Parking Garage.
Parking is $15.00* for 24 hours, with no in & out privileges.
*Rate is subject to change
