CENTER INFORMATION
The Northern Kentucky Convention Center is located in Covington along the banks of the Ohio River. It is situated at the heart of a rapidly expanding business and entertainment district just across a picturesque 19th Century suspension bridge from downtown Cincinnati.
This 204,000-total square foot multi-purpose facility has 110,000 sq. ft. of meeting, exhibition and social function space. The center is designed to make it as convenient and efficient as possible for meeting, conference and exhibition planners, and is directly connected to the Marriott at RiverCenter.
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is consistently ranked as one of the best airports in the world. Northern Kentucky is within a two-hour flight from 60 percent of the nation's population. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky is also within only a two-hour drive of the Port Columbus International Airport (CMH), Dayton International Airport (DAY), Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Lexington's Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Northern Kentucky offers a blend of cosmopolitan sophistication and southern hospitality, and this is reflected in the staff's customer service focus. We will do our best to ensure a most successful event.
Conference Level
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10 flexible
meeting rooms totaling 13,288 square feet
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All rooms fully
carpeted and beautifully appointed
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17,500 square foot ballroom can be
divided into 5 separate spaces
The Learning Center
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400 seat amphitheater (with accessible seating)
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Retractable tablet desks and power access to each
amphitheater seat
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2 - 20,000 lumen laser LCD projectors
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2- 9’x16’ video screens
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Innovative Global Conferencing
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Much, much more
Event Center
- 46,200 square feet of total space for 254 - 10' x 10' booths
- Receptions for up to 2,600 people and meetings for up to 3,900 can be accommodated
- Event Center can also be divided into 2 seperate halls
Main Lobby
- 8,000 square feet of public space equipped for registration, exhibits and receptions
- Staircases, escalators and elevator to third floor Conference Level
- Two-story in height with terrazzo and carpeted flooring
Accessibility
It
is the Northern Kentucky Convention Center’s intention to provide all
reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to assist them in
attending events held at the center.
- Entrance/Exit - A ramp is
located from the sidewalk to the Center entrance/exit on the Madison Ave. side
of the building near the Starbucks. The
Center entry doors are push button automated at this entrance/exit.
- Elevator
– A passenger elevator is located to the right of the escalators for access
between the Center’s 2 main levels.
- Public Restrooms - There are accessible
restrooms for each gender readily available in public areas.
- Concession Stands - All concession stands at the
convention center are accessible by wheelchair.
- Meeting Rooms/Ballroom/The Learning Center/Event
Center - All are accessible by
wheelchair. There are ramps available for riser accessibility and should be
requested ahead of time to prepare for use. Microphones are available that can
be easily adjusted and are flexible for use.
- Wheelchairs, Scooters and Other Power-Driven
Mobility Devices (i.e. Segways): The Center only allows powered wheelchairs,
scooters and Segways for people with disabilities as defined under the
Americans with Disabilities Act and as long as they can be operated safely in
our facility. Only electric or battery powered OPDMD are allowed inside the
facility. OPDMD cannot travel at a speed
greater than the pedestrian traffic.
- Wheelchair
Availability – The Center has 2 wheelchairs available for use on a first come, first serve basis. These chairs are located within the Administrative Office or at the Event Promoters Registration/Information Desk.
Directions
From Northern Cincinnati via I-75 South
Take I-75 South into KY.
Take the 5th Street/Covington Exit 192. Veer left off the exit. Follow 5th
Street to Madison (6th stoplight), turn left on Madison. Follow Madison to
RiverCenter Blvd. (Embassy Suites is in front of you to the right) - the Center
is on your left.
From Northern Cincinnati via I-71 South
From I-71 South, follow the
right lane (I-75 South) as it merges in with I-75. As you are crossing the Ohio
River get in the far-right lane. Take the 5th Street/Covington Exit 192. Veer
left off the exit. Follow 5th Street to Madison (6th stoplight), turn left on
Madison. Follow Madison to RiverCenter Blvd. (Embassy Suites is in front of you
to the right) - the Center is on your left.
From I-471
From
I-275 take 471 North to the Newport/Bellevue Exit #5. Turn left off the exit
onto Route 8. Go straight, road will curve at Newport on the Levee, head toward
stop light in left lane. Go through stop light to the next stop sign and turn
right onto 4th street. Follow this across the bridge to Madison Street in
Covington. Turn right on Madison and follow toward RiverCenter Blvd. (Embassy
Suites is in front of you to the right) - the Center is on your left.
From Kentucky via I-75/71 North
Take I-75 North to the 5th
Street/Covington Exit 192. (If you have crossed the bridge to Cincinnati,
you've gone to far) Veer right off the exit. Follow 5th Street to Madison (6th
stoplight), turn left on Madison. Follow Madison to RiverCenter Blvd. (Embassy
Suites is in front of you to the right) - the Center is on your left.
Parking
Kenton
County Parking Garage
859.581.6888
220 Madison Ave.
Covington, KY 41011
1500 spaces (44 Accessible)
500 spaces available to general public during weekday business hours
RiverCenter Garage
859.431.7049
50 E. RiverCenter Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011
850 spaces (40 Accessible)
300 spaces available to general public during weekday business hours
Open Air Lot
513.345.4450
E. RiverCenter Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011
170 spaces (10 Accessible)
Metered Parking - No Attendant
Marriott Garage
513.316.7081
10 W. RiverCenter Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011
365 spaces (4 Accessible)
Spaces limited to general public during weekday business hours
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