The Connecticut Convention Center is the Northeast’s most ideal location for trade shows, conventions and business meetings – or any occasion that demands a dramatic riverfront setting. Just steps from Downtown Hartford, the Connecticut Convention Center overlooks the beautiful Connecticut River at Adriaen’s Landing, the city’s exciting riverfront district. Opened in 2005, the Connecticut Convention Center is an award-winning venue owned by the State of Connecticut. Its operations are overseen by the Capital Region Development Authority. It is professionally managed by Waterford Venue Services, a subsidiary of Waterford Group, a leader in the hospitality and gaming industries. In 2006, Waterford Group named the Connecticut Convention Center staff its Team of the Year.