Galveston Island Convention Center (GICC)

Get a breath of fresh air at the Galveston Island Convention Center (GICC).

Discover a whole new way to host your event in Galveston. With 140,000 square feet of event space located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, our convention center will change the way you plan your meetings and conferences.

Our Visit Galveston destination experts are ready to help you get the most out of the Galveston Island Convention Center. Tell us a little bit about your event, and we can pinpoint the perfect ways to put the convention center to work for your group.

aerial view of the San Luis Convention Center on the beach in Galveston
About the GICC

The Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort, located on Galveston's spectacular Seawall Boulevard, offers an excellent combination of executive conference facilities and relaxing resort amenities.

  • Dramatic beachfront setting with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico
  • Located on the 32-acre San Luis Resort, offering hotels, restaurants and outstanding leisure activities
  • Over 700 hotel rooms adjacent to the center with another 1,400 within two miles
  • On-site parking availability
  • Two-level structure with 43,000 square feet of exhibit space, a grand ballroom with 15,000 square feet and 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, designed to accommodate groups of all sizes
  • State-of-the-art audio-visual technology with soundproof meeting rooms and DSL lines, ergonomic tables and chairs, individual sound, electricity and climate controls, adjustable lighting, tack-able wall surfaces and much more
  • Bandwidth capabilities at the Galveston Island Convention Center up to 100 MB per second
  • FREE access to high-speed WiFi
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