Connecticut Convention Center

ACM's Aerospace Alley® Future Workforce Opportunities Fair & Tradeshow
2024-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
ACM is proud to be one of the largest, most experienced concentrations of premier aerospace companies in the world — the world’s Aerospace Alley!® and this event lets us come together to educate our local high school and middle school students about the many career opportunities in aerospace manufacturing, and to network, collaborate and showcase everything that this region has to offer.
Ticket Information:
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Connecticut Children's Gala
2024-11-02 18:00 - 23:30 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Secure your golden ticket to the Connecticut Children’s Gala today and join us for a whimsical Wonka-inspired evening featuring scrumdiddlyumptious delicacies and libations, the mesmerizing world of mentalist Alex Voz and enchanting performances by celebrated pianist Joshua Goodman, musicians from Miss Porter’s School and Fairfield County Children’s Choir, plus Connecticut-based band, Avenue Grove.
Connecticut Children’s Gala, the region’s premier fundraising experience and a Best of Hartford Magazine 2020, 2021 and 2023 winner for Best Charity Event. The sold-out annual event attractions influential philanthropists, corporate leaders, grateful patient families, healthcare professionals, and people passionate about providing exceptional pediatric healthcare.
Ticket Information:
General Admission Ticket – $550.00
Table of 10 – $5,000.00
Honorary Committee Table of 10 – $5,500.00
Tickets can be purchased here.
Social Media:
Facebook: @ConnecticutChildrensFoundation
Instagram: @ctchildrensfoundation
Event Hashtags: #CTChildrensGala

Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors 57th Annual Meeting
2024-11-07 07:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | CT
The CALS Annual Meeting includes numerous exhibitors with state-of-the-art surveying equipment and services and also a full-day of seminars. The keynote speaker will be Jeffrey Lucas. In a world filled with talented individuals, few stand out quite like Mr. Lucas. His reputation precedes him as a nationally recognized expert, south for his insights and wisdom. Attendees can expect to be inspired, motivated and enlightened by his presentations on Boundary Retracement. The business meeting luncheon will include awards and presentation by the National Society of Professional Surveyors Executive Director, Tim Burch. Don’t miss the map display and pacing contest. At the end of the day, we will have the Annual Scholarship Auction which is always fun for everyone!
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United Way Centennial Gala
2024-12-14 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | CT
At the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, we have a bold vision for the future – Onward860 – uniting our region and forging a new path. We will end poverty in all its forms by deepening our impact in child literacy, housing, wages and life expectancy. United Way’s Centennial Gala brings generations together to close gaps and create equitable opportunities so everyone in the 860 region succeeds.
Ticket Information:
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Social Media:
Facebook: @unitedwayinc
Instagram: @unitedwayinc
Event Hashtag: #Onward860

40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast
2025-01-04 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | CT
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship breakfast is the premier scholarship fundraising event for the Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is one of the largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations in the State of Connecticut. Corporate and community partners help the Hartford Alumnae Chapter to raise funds for renewable scholarships granted to young women in the Greater Hartford area pursuing higher education. This year’s event is special, not only because it marks four decades of dedicated service, educational support and it provides an opportunity to begin the year with purpose and inspiration.
Ticket Information:
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Social Media:
Facebook: @dsthartford
Instagram: @dshartfordalumnae
Event Hashtags: #MLKScholarshipBreakfast, #DSTMLK2025, #HartfordCT

Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Qualifier (ROTA)
2025-01-11 | CT
Regional Qualifiers, including Remote Duel Regional Qualifiers, which are Tier 2 tournaments where duelists compete to earn invites to their World Championship Qualifiers, along with exclusive prizes. Participants in Regional Qualifiers are held to the highest standards of sportsmanship and are expected to be fully prepared for the event.
Full Event FAQ is located here.
Registration Information is located here.

Hartford HVIP Summit
2025-02-05 - 2025-02-06 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
This event has been cancelled for Thursday 2/6 due to the inclement weather.
A review of the last three years of the City of Hartford supported Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program.
Event Date & Times
Feb 5th: 8:30am-4:30pm
Feb 6th: 8:30am-1:30pm
Ticket Information
Invite Only

All Things New YouthCon 2025 by the Southern New England Ministry Network
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-08 | CT
Join us for YouthCon 2025, the Southern New England Ministry Network’s annual youth convention, on February 7-8, 2025, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT. The dynamic gathering is designed for student ministries across Southern New England to draw near to God in a high-energy, Gospel-centered, and Spirit-empowered environment. It’s an opportunity for students to engage in corporate worship, receive challenging biblical messages, and develop like-minded relationships with peers. Youth pastors often share how this event ignites a passion for Christ that revitalizes their youth groups. This year’s theme is All Things New.
Ticket Information:
Tickets can be purchased here.
Social Media:
Facebook- @SNENEXTGEN
Instagram: @snenextgen

Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Qualifier (SUDA)
2025-02-23 | CT

Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis 21st Annual Conference
2025-02-27 - 2025-02-28 | CT
We are thrilled to announce Dr. Andy Bondy, Dr. Mark Dixon, Dr. Mahshid Ghaemmaghami, and Liat Sacks, as our conference day keynote speakers and even more excited to announce that Dr. Bondy, Dr. Dixon, and Dr. Ghaemmaghami (among others) will ALSO be offering workshops on our pre-conference workshop day!
Ticket Information:
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Social Media:
Facebook- @ConnecticutABA
Instagram: @ct_aba

Annual Forecast Dinner - Global Economic Outlook
2025-03-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Join us at the 2025 Forecast Dinner hosted by CFA Society Hartford, featuring esteemed speaker Gabriela D. Santos. This premier event will bring together Connecticut’s leading investment professionals and key decision-makers for an evening of insight and networking. Established in 1954, CFA Society Hartford represents a network of over 700 investment management professionals dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of our community.
Ticket Information:
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Social Media:
Facebook: @CFASocietyHartford
X: @hartfordcfa

The Wadsworth Spring Gala: Drawing Closer, An Event of Art, Paper and Celebration
2025-03-22 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | CT
The Gala includes a cocktail reception, silent and live auction, dinner program and post-event reception. This event will honor Henry Zachs for his philanthropic work in the Hartford community and contributions to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art as a valued Board of Trustee member. The theme celebrates works on paper, which are prominently featured during the 2024-2025 season at the Museum. Attire is black tie optional.
Ticket Information:
Please contact Kathryn Hare, Development Manager at Kathryn.Hare@thewadsworth.org

Greater Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon
2025-03-26 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join us to learn more about women’s greatest health threat, heart disease. Hear inspiring stories of hope, enjoy a heart healthy lunch, silent auction and more during the festival of red. Go Red for Women encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and also action to save more lives. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them the tools they need to lead a heart-healthy life.
Ticket Information:
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Social Media:
Facebook: @heartconn
Instagram: @heartconn
Event Hashtag: #GoRedHartford

90's Con
2025-03-28 - 2025-03-30 | CT
Here we go, one more time!! Get ready to travel back in time with us again to the best decade of movies, TV and music…the 90’s! On March 28th, 29th and 30th, we will be transforming the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut into your 90’s dream world! To find out more information and see our Celebrity Guest roster, please check out website. Keep checking back there and follow us on our official social media channels as we continue to add more incredible Celebrity Guests!
Ticket Information:
Friday Pass: $50.00 + Service Fee
Kids (4-10) Friday Pass: $10.00 + Service Fee
Saturday OR Sunday Pass: $75.00 + Service Fee
Kids (4-10) Saturday OR Sunday Pass: $20.00 + Service Fee
Weekend Pass: $160.00 + Service Fee
Kids (4-10) Weekend Pass: $35.00 + Service Fee
VIP Weekend Pass: $265.00 + Service Fee
90’s Con Menus
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Social Media:
Facebook- @thats4entertainment
Instagram: @thats4ent
Event Hashtag: #90sCon

American Mathematical Society's Spring Eastern Sectional Meeting
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06 | CT
The 2025 Spring Eastern Sectional Meeting, hosted by the American Mathematical Society, provides an opportunity for mathematicians at every career level to share research, collaborate, and engage in professional development activities.
This two-day event offers exciting sessions and talks that cover topics in combinatorics, number theory, commutative algebra, partial differential equations, and much more!
Social Media
Facebook: @amermathsoc
Instagram: @amermathsoc
Twitter: @amermathsoc
Event Hashtag: #AMSmtg

30th Anniversary In the Company of Women Luncheon
2025-04-10 10:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CT
In the Company of Women Luncheon is YWCA Hartford Region’s signature fundraising event. Since 1996, we’ve invited inspirational speakers to share their stories and uplift women, youth and families. The event has grown to become one of the state’s largest networking events, bringing together business and community leaders, public officials and our program participants to celebrate and advance our work in the Hartford Region.
For ticket information click here.
Social Media:
Facebook- @YWCAHartfordRegion
Instagram- @ywcahartford
Event Hashtag- @YWCA30

Tabletop Utopia 3
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Tabletop Utopia is a convention for anyone who enjoys board games and tabletop roleplaying games. With a library of nearly 200 board games to borrow from, Game Hosts will be available to teach, run, and play games with those who haven’t played before over a wide selection of scheduled game sessions.
Event Dates & Times
Friday, April 11th: 8am-1:30am
Saturday, April 12th: 8am-1:30am
Sunday, April 13th: 8am-7pm
Ticket Information
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2025 NAFME Eastern Division Conference
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-27 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join us for a wonderful three days of professional learning; over 140 sessions will be offered. You can also visit exhibitors from the music industry, learn about new products and music, and listen to the Performing Ensembles representing music programs from CT, DC, DE, EU, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and beyond.
Ticket Information
Purchase Tickets Here.
Social Media
Facebook: @CTMusicEd
Instagram: @ctmusiced

InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2025
2025-04-29 - 2025-04-30 | CT
A conference for insurance innovators, by insurance innovators.
Learn. Connect. Unwind.
Ticket Information:
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Social Media:
Facebook: @insurtechhartford
Instagram: @insurtech.hartford
X: @InsurTechHfd
Event Hashtag: #insurtechhartford

23rd Annual Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing
2025-05-06 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Every year the state of CT comes together to celebrate its dedicated nurses with the prestigious Nightingale Award for Excellence. This special evening honors nurses nominated by hospitals, organizations, and healthcare institutions for their exceptional service. The event will recognize their hard work, provide opportunities to connect with fellow healthcare professionals, and celebrate the vital role nurses play in our communities.
Event Date & Times
Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m.
Ticket Information
To purchase tickets click here.

CEN Connect 2025
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-08 | CT
CEN is happy to announce 25 years of service!
Our 12th Annual Member Conference will be a 2-day event, including long-form Workshops and networking opportunities on Day 1, followed by the CEN Member Conference you’ve experienced in years past on Day 2, featuring a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, a raffle, and more!
Join us and over 700 of your colleagues and industry leaders to participate in our event featuring more training, collaboration, education, and networking than ever before!
Event Date & Times
May 7: 10:15AM – 4:35PM
May 8: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Ticket Information
Early Registration (before March 31): Day 1 only: $50. Day 2 only: $65. Full event (both days): $95 Standard Registration (after March 31): Day 1 only: $65. Day 2 only: $85. Full event (both days): $125 Walk in Attendees – $110.00. Registration Deadline – May 1st
Social Media
Facebook: @CTEDUNET
Twitter: @CTEDUNET

Actuaries' Club of Hartford Springfield - Semiannual Meeting
2025-05-22 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Actuaries’ Club of Hartford Springfield provides continuing education and networking opportunities for actuaries and actuarial students who live or work primarily in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Our educational sessions provide insurance company, consulting, and regulatory actuaries with access to top speakers in life and health insurance. Topics include individual group, life, annuity, and health insurance, marketing, product development, investment valuation, risk-management, and compliance. We also offer professionalism and general business skills sessions.

2nd International Conference on Biomaterials & Biofabrication
2025-05-28 - 2025-05-30 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Biomaterials and Biofabrication: Emerging Technologies will be beneficial for students, postdocs, faculty, and members of the industry to interact and learn about recent progress of the field. The conference will create an environment that fosters productive interactions among participants. We are excited to provide an opportunity for researchers at all levels to showcase their work and network with and learn from their peers.
We hope to see you there!
Event Date & Times
Wed May 28th: 8am-5pm
Thurs May 29th: 8am-5pm
Fri May 30th: 8am-12pm
Ticket Information
-Academic Faculty: $400 [Early Bird Fee] (price until April 21st, 2025) / $450 (price displayed after April 21st, 2025)
-Student: $300 [Early Bird Fee] (price until April 21st, 2025) / $350 (price displayed after April 21st, 2025)
-Industry: $500 [Early Bird Fee] (price until April 21st, 2025) / $550 (price displayed after April 21st, 2025)
-Gala Dinner (Optional): $100
-Professional Workshop (Optional – May 27th at UConn Health Center): $100

Latinas and Power 22nd Annual Symposium
2025-05-29 08:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Our day features inspiring speakers, engaging panels, exhibitor showcase, several breakout sessions and numerous networking opportunities. Whether you are just starting out on your career journey, you’re a seasoned professional, a small business owner or looking for inspiration in your personal life, Latinas & Power Symposium is the premier place to network and make those important connections.
Event Date & Times
Thursday May 29th: 8am-4:30pm
Ticket Information
General registration – $225.00
Student – $125.00 (High school and full time college students only, must provide college i.d.)
To register click here.
Social Media
Facebook: @latinaspower
Instagram: @latinasandpower
Event Hashtag: #LPS2025

2025 NAACCR Annual Conference
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-05 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The NAACCR 2025 Annual Conference is a premier event for cancer registry professionals. This gathering brings together experts to share insights, discuss emerging trends, and advance the field of cancer data collection and analysis.
Event Date & Times
Pre-Conference May 31-June 2,2025
Main Conference June 3-5, 2025
Social Media
Facebook: @NAACR INC
Twitter: @NAACR INC

Unicorn World
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Life-sized unicorns, a magical forest, and a fun-filled day of unicorn activities + rides for the whole family!
Event Date & Times
Saturday, June 7: 9am-5:30pm
Sunday, June 8: 9am-5:30pm
Ticket Information
For tickets click here.
Social Media
Facebook: @UNICORNWORLDEVENT
Instagram: @UNICORNWORLDEVENT
Event Hashtag: #UNICORNWORLDHARTFORD

14th Annual Power of the Purse Presented by Hartford Healthcare
2025-06-12 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
For more than 14 years, United Way Women United’s Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction helps women and families achieve financial security. Featuring Keynote Speakers Andrea Elliott and Dasani Coates Andrea Elliott is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has documented the lives of poor Americans, Muslim immigrants and other people on the margins of power. she is an investigative reporter for the NYT and the author of Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in an American City, which won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction.
Event Date & Times
Thursday, June 12th: 11am – 1:30pm
Ticket Information
Individual, half and full tables available.
Click here to purchase.
Social Media
Facebook: @Unitedwayinc
Instagram: @Unitedwayinc
Event Hashtag: #POP25

2025 Connecticut Legal Conference
2025-06-13 07:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Connecticut Legal Conference (CLC) is the CBA’s preeminent event comprised of dozens of engaging CLE seminars covering a diverse range of topics in state and federal law. The day will also include the kickoff of the CBA’s 150th Anniversary celebration, an exhibitor showcase featuring over 35 distinguished services and businesses and the CBA Annual Meeting and Luncheon, which features prestigious Connecticut-based and national speakers as well as the installation of the CBA executive committee officers for the approaching bar year.
Ticket Information:
Click here to get tickets.
Social Media:
Facebook: @ConnecticutBarAssociation
Instagram: @ctbarassociation
Twitter: @CTBar
Event Hashtag: #CTLegalConference

Leading the Charge: Entrepreneurship in Connecticut
2025-08-20 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Entrepreneurship is more than building a business—it’s about forging a path, solving real problems, and leading others through uncertainty. This Shaping CT’s Future event explores the mindset, momentum, and mechanics behind entrepreneurship and leadership in Connecticut. This high-impact event features panel conversations, expert-led breakout sessions, and innovative networking opportunities designed to spark new ideas, partnerships, and pathways for growth. Whether you’re launching your first venture, scaling a company, or mentoring the next generation, join us to gain an actionable perspective—and help shape what’s next for Connecticut.

Factory to Table Hartford - FTT HART
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-07 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Le Creuset is bringing its popular Factory to Table sale to the Hartford, CT area with a four-day shopping experience at the Connecticut Convention Center – Hall A in Hartford, CT. This one-of-a-kind sale will feature exclusive access to Le Creuset’s premium cookware, including limited-edition colors and rare shapes and styles not typically found in the U.S. Tickets On Sale Now, starting with a VIP shopping experience on Thursday, September 4th, with the ability to purchase a mystery box, DJ, and refreshments, and general admission shopping sessions Friday, September 5th – Sunday, September 7th. Limited tickets available on Thursday so purchase quickly! Le Creuset is also donating a portion of ticket sale proceeds to Meals on Wheels America to support seniors facing isolation and hunger. For more information, visit: https://lecreuset.ticketspice.com/ftthart
Ticket Information
SOLD OUT!
Social Media
Facebook: @lecreuset
Instagram: @lecreuset
Twitter: @lecreuset
Event Hashtag: #FTTHART
