Connecticut Convention Center

YWCA In the Company of Women Luncheon-A Conversation with Gloria Steinem
2018-04-12 | Connecticut Convention Center-Ballroom, 100 Columbus Blvd., 6th Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
This event brings together nearly 1,400 diverse and successful women from the Greater Hartford area for the largest networking luncheon in the state to be inspired and to inspire one another. Approaching its third decade, the In the Company of Women luncheon is YWCA’s most important annual fundraising event, with proceeds helping to fund YWCA’s many programs and services that benefit the lives of women and children in the Hartford region.

Hartford National College Fair
2018-03-28 - 2018-03-29 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
FREE and open to the public, attendees have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with college admission representatives from across the country, including some international institutions. Students and parents can discuss individual needs with college experts at the fair’s counseling center. There will also be workshops to attend throughout the day on financial aid, test preparation and more. A list of participating colleges is available on nacacfairs.org/hartford
Event Hours
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30a.m. & 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Connecticut Golf Show 2018
2018-03-23 - 2018-03-25 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Connecticut Golf Show is the can’t-miss event of the year for golfers in the Hartford metropolitan area, giving golfers their first chance to see and swing the clubs which will be the talk of the golf world in 2017! Amazing front door freebies, free indoor driving range lined with expert reps from the manufacturers in the game, compete in fun skills contests, FREE GOLF and more!

Stitches United 2018
2018-03-22 - 2018-03-25 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
STITCHES United, a new kind of crafting expo, is bringing together knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting & MORE all under one roof! This show is for multi-crafters, those not defined by one craft or even by one medium. And so, so best serve these creative appetites, STITCHES United continues in its second year, an additional, expanded show with stimulating classes and shopping for all – knitters, crocheters, weavers, sewers, quilters and others interested in all things yarn & fabric.

18th Annual Archbishop's St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
2018-03-16 07:30 - 09:30 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools is pleased to invite you to the 18th annual Archbishop’s St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast. Mark your calendars and plan to join us at the Connecticut Convention Center on Friday, March 16, 2018. Come hear inspiring words from Guest Speaker, Jim Calhoun, be entertained by Archdiocesan High School Irish step dancers and bagpiper, Pat Whalen, and benefit from the opportunity to network with nearly 1,000 greater Hartford area business people. Start your St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend with the Breakfast that has become known area-wide as “the” event to kick-off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations while helping FACS help students of all faiths who attend Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Greater Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon
2018-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Greater Hartford Go Red For Women Luncheon is designed to empower local women with education & awareness on their number one health risk, heart disease. The day includes workshops, health screenings, survivor, and keynote speakers. Come and learn about saving lives from heart disease and stroke…including your own!

Spirit Festival Nationals
2018-03-09 - 2018-03-11 | CT
Spirit Festival Nationals in Hartford, CT is a recognized industry-wide all star’s one-of-a-kind festival of fun! Connecticut’s two-day cheer & dance nationals that is fair, well organized & offers fun personal attention. With multiple bids, teams come far and wide to Hartford, CT, to enjoy this wonderful event.

International Council of Shopping Centers New England Retail Connection
2018-03-07 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
**DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THERE ARE NO FUTHER DETAILS AT THIS TIME.**

Red Cross Ball
2018-03-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Red Cross Ball is the signature fundraising event for the American Red Cross in Connecticut. Proceeds raised through the ball help to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

North American Handmade Bicycle Show
2018-02-16 - 2018-02-18 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Established in 2005, the North American Handmade Bicycle Show is the largest and most widely accessible destination for frame builders to share their passion with cycling enthusiasts. It’s the biggest gathering of frame builders and consumers looking for custom-made bikes, for sharing of ideas, and the promotion of a special industry with a rich history dating back to 1819. NAHBS moves from city to city each year and is pleased to be bringing the show to New England for the first time in the company’s 14-year history.

Event Hours
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hartford Boat Show 2018
2018-02-08 - 2018-02-11 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Whether a long time boating enthusiast or a first timer, boating begins here at the Hartford Boat Show! You’ll find an amazing array of boat brands from your Connecticut dealers and brokers as well as marinas, accessories, parts, gifts and more! All priced with special Boat Show incentives and offers.
So get ready to get your boating-on because Boating Begins Here!
Event Hours
Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tickets
Adults: $12
Children (Under 11): Free (with an adult)

Hartford CFA Society's Annual Forecast Dinner
2018-02-06 17:00 - 21:00 | 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.
