Connecticut Convention Center

Hartford Tech Forum
2018-05-08 07:00 - 19:00 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Welcome to the 2018 Tech Forum inaugural event! We invite you to be part of this exciting new forum where IT Leaders in the Central Connecticut area come together to hear and discuss challenges and opportunities in Leadership, Business & Technology.

JDRF Promise Ball
2018-05-05 | Connecticut Convention Center-Ballroom, 100 Columbus Blvd., 6th Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Promise Ball is JDRF’s premiere event to raise funds for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The event includes a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, entertainment and JDRF’s signature Fund A Cure program, a unique live auction in which the money raised goes directly to diabetes research.

George W. Crawford Annual Dinner
2018-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The George W. Crawford Black Bar Association (“Crawford”) is an association of judges, attorneys and law students of color in Connecticut with a core mission of working together for the enhancement of the role of black people in the legal profession. We host an annual dinner where we honor a trailblazer and visionary in our field as well as present scholarships to law students from local area law schools.

10th Annual W.R.A.P. Luncheon
2018-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Connecticut Convention Center – Ballroom Level, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Our Annual Women Raising Awareness Philanthropically Luncheon was created to help build positive networking opportunities while honoring the work of a woman for notable philanthropic contributions in her field and community.

ASCA 2018 Snow & Ice Show
2018-05-01 - 2018-05-03 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) and Snow Magazine have announced the 2nd Annual Snow and Ice Show, an industry event focused on education, certification, networking, and the latest snowfighting tools for increased efficiency and profitability.
The Snow and Ice Show will take place May 1-3, 2018 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut. This comprehensive conference will provide the snow and ice management market with the opportunity for ASCA in-classroom certification; industry-specific, high-quality educational programming; and elite peer-to-peer networking opportunities. The event unites manufacturers, suppliers, and snow and ice management professionals for 2½ days of education, networking and a trade show.
“The response to last year’s show was tremendous,” says Kevin Gilbride, ASCA Executive Director. “The ASCA and Snow Magazine realize industry members want these types of easily accessible, high-value events to further their knowledge and help their businesses, which is why we’re excited to bring the show back in 2018.”
The Snow and Ice Show’s educational programming is focused on the modern principles of successful snow and ice management – managing risk, reducing insurance rates, and reducing bogus slip-and-fall claims. The show is geared toward industry leaders and those who wish to become industry change agents, as well as for peer-to-peer discussions on real-world business issues.
The ASCA and Snow Magazine are working in conjunction to finalize the educational speaker lineup, and announcements will be made in the upcoming weeks. However, educational topics and themes will include:

Contract Language
Property Conditions
Industry Standards
Documentation
Risk Management
Post-Event Processes
Insurance Risk and Awareness
ISO 9001/SN 9001 Quality Management System
Technology
Marketing
Personnel Management
De-icing Chemicals & Equipment
Bidding and Estimating
Safety Programs, Protocols & Training
Equipment Purchasing/Management
Managing Labor
Fleet Management

Passion & Power of Project Management
2018-04-23 - 2018-04-24 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
An event that will reignite your passion for project management and give you the power to move forward in your career! A day and a half of professional development for those engaged in the project management profession or those who wish to learn more about it. Learn the latest tools and techniques in the profession and network with other project management professionals from our region.
Event Times:
Monday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

CT Barber Expo
2018-04-22 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Over 450 Barbers will compete in a variety of categories ranging from Freestyle with Color, Freestyle Without Color, Speed Challenge, Theme Challenge and Self Haircutting Challenge. Attendance at last years battle was over 5,800 people.
This years Barber Expo will feature an incredible Barber Battle with several categories, Educational classes by the industry’s top barbers, vendor booths, product demonstrations, barbershop quartet, platform artists and giveaways.

Event Hours
Black & Gold Affair Pre-Party & Fashion Show: Saturday, April 21 from 9:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Education Seminar: Sunday, April 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Show Floor and Competition: Sunday, April 22 from 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tickets
Black & Gold Affair Pre-Party & Fashion Show: $25
General Admission: $35
Education Seminar: $55
VIP Admission Ticket: $140
Education Seminar & General Admission: $80

72nd CMEA In-Service Conference and All State Music Festival
2018-04-19 - 2018-04-21 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Annual Conference of Music Teachers and High School Honors All State Concert

Discover the Dinosaurs: Time Trek, Dragon Edition
2018-04-14 - 2018-04-15 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
It’s family expedition time! At Discover the Dinosaurs: Time Trek, you’ll be transported through our special Time Lab where you can observe enormous prehistoric dinosaurs and glimpse at mythological, magical dragons. This experience is all about hands-on family fun! Kids will love the larger-than-life creatures, and activities like Design-A-Dino, Prehistoric Poop, or the Race Through Time Labyrinth will keep everyone entertained. Families can compete in the Cretaceous Challenge Zone, visit the Time Trek Theater to meet baby dinosaurs, and test their dino-knowledge in our family and individual trivia contests. Even see a Dino Skeleton come to life! Plus, at our Dragon Edition events, we’ve incorporated famous dragons and lore from three very distinct cultures-dragon legends are thought to have started with the discovery of the unknown dinosaur fossils!

Tickets
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Event Hours
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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 | 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.
