Connecticut Convention Center

Hartford CFA Society's Annual Forecast Dinner
2018-02-06 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The dinner is the flagship event for the CFA Society Hartford and is renowned as the premier networking event of the year among the local investment community. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. David Kelly, CFA, Managing Director Chief Global Strategist​, J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship Breakfast
2018-01-15 08:30 - 11:30 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents its 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast. The event celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King and raises scholarship funds for African-American high school senior girls in Greater Hartford.

Mizuno New England Winterfest 2018 - Week 2
2018-01-13 - 2018-01-15 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
New England Winterfest is the largest volleyball tournament in New England. It is designed to showcase female volleyball players – ages 12 to 18 – to college coaches and recruiters from throughout the Northeast.
Spectator Admission (Week 1)
All Tournament Wristband:
$25 for a All Tournament wristband purchased online before 11pm the night before tournament play begins
$30 for a All Tournament wristband online OR on-site after 11pm the night before tournament play begins
**Children 10 and under are free
**Lost, forgotten or stolen wristbands will need to be re-purchased.
Single Day Wristband:
$10 for a Single Day wristband purchased online before 11pm the night before tournament play begins
$13 for a Single Day wristband purchased online OR on-site after 11pm the night before tournament play begins
**Children 10 and under are free
**Lost, forgotten or stolen wristbands will need to be re-purchased.

Mizuno New England Winterfest 2018 - Week 1
2018-01-06 - 2018-01-07 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
New England Winterfest is the largest volleyball tournament in New England. It is designed to showcase female volleyball players – ages 12 to 18 – to college coaches and recruiters from throughout the Northeast.
Spectator Admission (Week 1)
All Tournament Wristband:
$16 for a All Tournament wristband purchased online before 11pm the night before tournament play begins
$20 for a All Tournament wristband online OR on-site after 11pm the night before tournament play begins
**Children 10 and under are free
**Lost, forgotten or stolen wristbands will need to be re-purchased.
Single Day Wristband
$10 for a Single Day wristband purchased online before 11pm the night before tournament play begins
$13 for a Single Day wristband purchased online OR on-site after 11pm the night before tournament play begins
**Children 10 and under are free
**Lost, forgotten or stolen wristbands will need to be re-purchased.

The Village's Girl Within Luncheon
2017-12-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
This event celebrates over 100 years of helping young women and girls, who have experienced abuse and neglect, make sustainable progress toward recovery and independence. Funds raised through the Girl Within Luncheon support The Village’s early intervention, educational and empowerment programs for young women, girls and their families.
Event Hours
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tickets:
$100 – $150

2017 Annual Nonprofit Conference
2017-11-30 08:00 - 16:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Annual Nonprofit Conference is the only statewide conference for and by nonprofit organizations of all types. This year’s theme – From Collaboration to Collective Impact – focuses on ways in which nonprofits can bring together people and other organizations to achieve their missions during tough economic times – for the improvement of their communities and the state.
Event Hours
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tickets
Members: $145
Non-Members: $175

2017 New England Oireachtas
2017-11-17 - 2017-11-19 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The New England Oireachtas attracts the best dancers in the region ranging in ages from under 8 to over 20 years old. The three-day competition, which draws dancers representing all of the New England states, is a stepping-stone for the All World Irish Dance Championships.
*No outside Food & Beverage allowed within the Connecticut Convention Center. Concessions will be available throughout the day.*

10th Annual Primary Care Summit
2017-11-15 16:30 - 20:30 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The 10th Annual Primary Care Summit is a celebration of primary care that promises to be an exceptional evening for all who attend. It will include a cocktail reception featuring poster presentations, leadership awards and exhibitors. Following the reception, dinner will be served and accompanied by Keynote Speaker Christine Sinsky, MD.

Event Hours
Summit: 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tickets
Individual: $225
Table: $1,600
Students: Free

2017 Insurance Market Summit
2017-11-15 08:30 - 16:30 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
From algorithms informing strategy to the intersection of technology and creative culture, the game is on. And only in Hartford, the nation’s Insurance Capital, you will hear from and glimpse the forces reshaping and propelling the global insurance marketplace. The 6th Annual Insurance Market Summit hosted and produced by the Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services (CT IFS) will open eyes with keynote speaker Saeed Amidi, founder of Plug & Play, the world’s largest start-up accelerator. Main stage panel discussions, including distinguished C-Suite dialogue, will explore next generation talent dynamics, evolving organizational culture and cutting edge strategic innovation. Join CT IFS, presenting sponsor PWC and your peers for a soon-to-be sold out event at “Changing the Game”.

Event Hours
Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Summit: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tickets
Individual: $350
Non-CT IFS Member Tables: $2,500

Connecticut Children's Medical Center Gala
2017-11-11 18:00 - 23:00 | Connecticut Convention Center-Ballroom, 100 Columbus Blvd., 6th Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center has rolled out the carpet to fly to a whole new world. This year’s gala will transport guests o an exotic Arabian marketplace and palace featuring live musicians, fortune tellers and a henna tattoo artist. Guests will be amazed by an exhilarating fire performance troupe, belly dancers and world-renowned mentalist, Craig Karges.

24th Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration
2017-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame 24th Annual Induction Ceremony, Heroic Women: Honoring Those Who Protect & Serve. Inductees this year are: Captain Kristen Griest, Major Regina Rush-Kittle, and Colonel Ruth A. Lucas.

Liberty & Nor'easters Pursuit Expo 2017
2017-11-09 07:15 - 18:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
APMP Liberty and Nor’easters Chapters are coming together to host a regional conference for proposal management, capture, sales, and business development professionals.

The World's Aerospace Alley Tradeshow
2017-11-08 08:15 - 17:30 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Discover the fastest route to the specialized aerospace components and assemblies you need. 100 top suppliers all in one place, all in one afternoon

See for yourself why this region is the global hub for aerospace manufacturing — thanks to a highly skilled and highly productive workforce, a strategic location, a collaborative spirit of innovation and a close-knit network of suppliers committed to unsurpassed quality and on-time deliveries.

MPI Connecticut River Valley 1st Annual November Education Program
2017-11-01 11:30 - 16:30 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The 1st Annual MPI CT River Valley November ½ day Education program will highlight Dr. Linda Robson where you will apply the Robson Risk Management Model to actual events, then partake in a 90-minute disaster scenario with moderator Kim Hull, CMP from LIMRA.

15th Annual One Big Event
2017-10-28 18:00 - 23:00 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
One Big Event is the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective’s annual fundraiser. Celebrating our 15th year, it is one of the most popular fundraising events in the area. It is the premier LGBTQ event in Hartford. The evening will consist of cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions and dancing. Formal dress is encouraged. The money raised will support the programs and services that the Health Collective provides to predominately LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities.

YWCA Hartford Region's Money Conference for Women
2017-10-28 07:30 - 14:30 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Money Conference for Women is a free conference, brought to you by YWCA Hartford Region with Honorary Chair Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier, focusing on money management, investment strategies and retirement planning for women of all ages, economic backgrounds and levels of financial knowledge.

YMCA Celebrates Champions Dinner
2017-10-26 17:30 - 21:00 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
YMCA Celebrates Champions is the signature fundraising event for the YMCA of Greater Hartford. Proceeds support Y programs that focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The evening will be filled with fun and excitement as the YMCA pays tribute to the Champions in our lives. Enjoy a unique speaker, great company, live and silent auctions, and other special opportunities.
Honored Guest Andre Tippett
NFL Hall-of-Famer and one of the Top Five Players for the New England Patriots
Andre Tippett was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1982 NFL draft (41st overall) out of University of Iowa and played 12 seasons for the Patriots. He was a member of NFL 1980s All-Decade Team and earned five consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl. Andre was named to the Patriots Hall of Fame in 1999; inducted into the University of Iowa’s Hall of Fame in 2007; and inducted for Enshrinement for Pro-Football Hall of Fame on August 2, 2008.
Not only is Andre Tippett one of the most respected professional athletes in the NFL–a linebacker who played 12 seasons with the New England Patriots – but he is also a man who continues to awe people with his kindness, sincerity and enormous devotion to family and faith.

Responsive Classroom One-Day Workshops
2017-10-26 08:00 - 15:30 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Whether you’ve taken a four-day course or are new to Responsive Classroom practices, we’ve designed a workshop with you in mind. Learn how Responsive Classroom practices help teachers to foster positive community, integrate academics with the teaching of social and emotional skills, and create the conditions for positive student behavior. Choose from a variety of focuses including Morning Meeting, special area teachers, and misbehavior.

EpicStar Dance Challenge 2017 Dance Convention
2017-10-22 08:00 - 16:30 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Epicstar Dance Challenge provides a positive environment for dancers to grow, learn and achieve while giving back to the community through charitable donations. Join us for the exceptional, professional, inspirational and creative 2017 Convention featuring faculty members Mia Michaels, Scott Fowler, Brian Santora, Nicole Cavalloro and Jason Luks.

Connecticut Women's Expo
2017-10-21 - 2017-10-22 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
At the #1 women’s expo, you’ll find everything you need to have a fabulous girls day out. This two-day event is created for women to explore what’s trending in fashion, beauty, health, and wellness. So, grab a friend for a day full of fun, shopping, giveaways, and memories you’ll never forget.
Event Hours
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tickets
$10 at the door (visit consumerexposne.com to print a $5 discount coupon)

Rotary Zones 24 & 32 2017 Zone Institute
2017-10-16 - 2017-10-22 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
You will learn about membership trends, community service and public relations as you help to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation. The 2017 Zone Institute is a leadership and training event for Rotarians in the Northeast U.S., Canada and Alaska.
Pre-Institute: October 18-18
Zone Institute: October 19-21

HighEdWeb Annual Conference
2017-10-08 - 2017-10-11 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The HighEdWeb Annual Conference is the conference created by and for higher education Web professionals. It offers four days of high-quality presentations, internationally recognized keynote speakers and outstanding networking events – all at an affordable rate. From web developers, marketers and programmers to managers, designers, writers and all team members in between, HighEdWeb provides valuable professional development for all those who want to explore the unique Web issues facing colleges and universities.

2nd Annual "Willie Pep" Invitational, Presented by CT USA Boxing
2017-10-07 17:00 - 23:00 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The 2nd Annual “Willie Pep” Invitational will take place on October 7th, 2017 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Down Town Hartford, CT. The purpose of this show is to honor Connecticut’s own International Boxing Hall of Famer Willie Pep and his family, and to showcase today’s talented amateur boxers. 100% of funds raised at this event will benefit USA Boxing Connecticut, a 501c3 not for profit organization.
The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States. The safety of the boxer is the number one priority. A boxer is taught more than how to box but how to conduct oneself in the larger ring of life. Boxing requires discipline, courage, and responsibility. In that spirit, we have invited the best Amateur Boxers in the Northeast to compete at this event. This is a showcase of the most outstanding talent still yet available in the Amateur Ranks. The dual end is to provide exposure for these outstanding athletes and to raise funds for the next generation of boxers up and coming. This event is the 1st and only amateur competition to be supported by both the World Boxing Council and the International Boxing Federation. The reach of the coverage was global with stories written in publications from the UK to the Philippines. A truly unique event.
Event Hours
Cocktails: 5:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
General Admission Gates Open: 6:45 p.m
Tickets
General Admission: $35
VIP Dinner Tickets: $75
VIP Couples Hotel Package: $350

Metal Engineering eXpo 2017
2017-10-03 - 2017-10-05 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Metal Engineering eXpo 2017 is the global event of the year for spring makers, metal stampers, wire formers, and leading suppliers of this specfic metallurgical industry! You will find a spectrum of regional, national and global suppliers exhibiting their innovative product lines and services certain to improve and grow your business. Prepare to be educated and captivated by Metal Engineering eXpo’s Technical Symposia. Here you will find learning opportunities most critical to upgrading, growing, and managing your business.

Pokémon Regional Championships
2017-09-30 - 2017-10-01 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and Video Game (VG) Regional Championships will be taking place all around the world. These are the largest events in terms of attendance and Championship Points payouts second only to Internationals. These events offer up to $50,000 in prizes, scholarships and gift cards based on attendance and performance.
The Pokémon TCG & VG Regional Championships do not require an invitation nor do they have any residency restrictions or qualification of any kind. All players who have a Pokémon Trainer Club account and are in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program are welcome to participate. Players must register online to participate in the main event.
Visit the Bluebird Games website, or follow Bluebird Games on Twitter for further details. News is being updated daily. Public attendance is encouraged. Please visit the event vendors, participate in fun side events & fun center activities and catch a glimpse of some of the competitive games.
Event Hours
September 30
7:00 a.m. – Doors Open to Registered Players
7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. – Registered Players Check-in
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Open to the Public
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Side Events
October 1
8:00 a.m. – Doors Open to Top Cut Players
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Doors Open to the Public
Registration and Tickets
ALL TCG and VG players MUST register and pay online prior to 8:15 AM on September 30. Registration information.
Vendors open to the public. No entry fee for public guests. Side Events and Special Activities may have a separate entry fee payable on-site.

Hartford Business Journal 40 under Forty
2017-09-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The 40 Under Forty Awards recognize outstanding young professionals in the Greater Hartford area that are excelling in their industries through their leadership roles. They are driven by success, motivated by challenges and are role models for their peers.

2017 Women in Manufacturing Summit
2017-09-13 - 2017-09-15 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT is geared toward women who have chosen careers in manufacturing and want to share perspectives and network with others in the industry. SUMMIT 2017 is expected to attract more than 300 professional women in manufacturing with titles ranging from production to CEO.

Gem & Jewelry Show
2017-09-01 - 2017-09-03 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Shop direct from designers, wholesales and manufacturers for the largest selection at the lowest prices! Why pay retail when you can shop in a marketplace setting for the best prices in the industry? Visit America’s longest running direct-to-consumer jewelry trade show!
InterGem is America’s longest running direct-to-consumer jewelry trade show. Shop for your accessories in a completely different way and see why InterGem has been drawing crowds in 1967!
Tickets
Adults: $6 (online) | $8 (at the door)
Children under 9 not permitted.
Event Hours
Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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The Leadership Alliance National Symposium
2017-07-28 - 2017-07-30 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The culminating event of the Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) is the Leadership Alliance National Symposium (LANS). Undergraduates present research from their summer internships and engage in professional development, mentoring and networking events among the Alliance family of graduate students, advanced degree alumni, faculty and administrators.

Connecticut Bar Exam
2017-07-25 - 2017-07-26 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
