Meetings + Conventions

Peoria, Illinois is a smart, stress-free choice for hosting your next event because it delivers big-city amenities without the big-city hassle. Centrally located in the Midwest, Peoria is easy to reach for regional and national attendees, with convenient access by air and highway, plus a variety of hotels and venues that can flex from intimate meetings to full-scale conventions. Once guests arrive, everything feels close: quick transfers, walkable districts, and plenty of parking, which means more time networking and less time navigating. Add in standout off-site experiences like riverfront views, local dining, craft beverages, cultural attractions, and unique group activities, and you get an event that’s both productive and genuinely memorable, all backed by friendly, professional hospitality that makes planners look like heroes.