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A wonderful experience awaits you at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Our state-of-the-art, architecturally renowned convention center that opened in 2003. Located right in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, our facility offers grand meeting spaces, stunning views of downtown, the river and, of course, sumptuous dining. We proudly create all of the cuisine for guests of the 600,000 sq. foot, state of the art David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Meet and greet in one of our 52 meeting rooms or the 33,000 sq. foot elegant ballroom space. How can you beat great food and picturesque views of the Allegheny River or picturesque Pittsburgh? For exhibitors and their guests, we offer a full array of dining options through our Exhibit Catering Services. Our chefs will create custom menus, from Italian specialties, bountiful chefs tables or creative box lunches -- brought right to you on the exhibit floor. How unconventionally perfect.

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1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is located in downtown Pittsburgh, near PNC Park, Heinz Field, and in the heart of the cultural district.



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The convention center is accessible by T-service (subway), as well as Port Authority Bus Service.

Public parking in the on-premise lot, with additional parking in the 9th Street Garage, just 1 block from the convention center.

Hours

Open during conventions, shows and events.

Open for private events.

Reservations

For general information: 412.325.6182

Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, VISA

Catering, Parties & Events

Perfect for one-stop-shopping. Our chefs and professional event staff customize each event and tend to galas for thousands in our ballrooms, even a "sky's the limit" gathering on our rooftop. The options are endless. Let us plan your memorable event.

Plan an All-Star Event with great recipes created for some of the most exciting venues and events around the country. 

Menus

In the effort to provide locally grown products and support businesses that sell local foods, Levy Restaurants at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center has joined forces with PASA - Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. 

Our Executive Chef, Dominique Metcalfe, has partnered with local farmers to identify availability and seasonality of produce, meats, and dairy to create the freshest most memorable menus while supporting the local community.

Take a look as some offerings from our new catering menus:  Pittsburgh Breakfast TablePressed Sandwich Bar, and Steakhouse Classic.

Our Chef

Executive Chef Dominique Metcalfe has changed the way guests think about food at the convention center.  Chef Dominique celebrates her passion for cooking in all dining locations at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Signature Recipes

Chef Dominique's Recipe of the Month: Lavendar Crème Brûlée

 

News, Reviews & To-Dos

JUNE 2010

 

Thorp Reed Spring Client Reception - June 3, 2010

UN World Environmental Day's Water Matters Conference - June 3, 2010

Engineer's Society of Western Pennsylvania International Bridge Conference - 7-9, 2010

EDMC Meeting - June 11, 2010

Northside Urban Pathways Charter School Graduation - June 11, 2010

Electronic Security Expo - June 14-18, 2010

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - June20-23, 2010

Anthrocon Summer Meeting - June 24-27, 2010

 

JULY 2010

 

Church of the Brethren Annual Conference - July 3-7, 2010

SIAM Conference on the Life Sciences - July12-15, 2010

CESSE Opening Reception - July 13, 2010

Intrique Dance Intensive - July 22-25, 2010

PA Bar Exams - July 26-28, 2010

 

AUGUST 2010

 

95th Annual Ecological Society of America Meeting - August 1-6, 2010

Pennwell Coal-Gen 2010 - August 11-13, 2010

Pittsburgh Business Times Energy Inc. Conference - August 17, 2010

 

SEPTEMBER 2010

 

Top Productions Marketing, LLC - September 9, 2010

American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting - September 12-16, 2010

27th Annual Tactical Operations Association Conference - September 19-24, 2010

Kelby Training - September 22, 2010

Airports Council International-North America Conference - September 26-29, 2010

Southern Arts Federation 2010 Performing Arts Exchange - September 29-October 2, 2010

 

OCTOBER 2010

 

Marcellus Shale Coalition Annual Convention & Tradeshow - October 1, 2010

Fire Rescue & EMS Expo - October 1 - 3, 2010

USW Health & Safety Conference - October 5-7, 2010

Society for Vertebrate Paleontology - October 8-13, 2010

PA Governor's Conference for Women - October 14, 2010

Pittsburgh Green Home and Living Show - October 15-17, 2010

Dominion Foundations VITA Awards - October 15, 2010

USW International Women's Conference - October 17-18, 2010

American Concrete Institute Convention - October 24-28, 2010

Green Apple Barter Trade Show - October 27, 2010

Pri-Med Updates - October 29 - 30, 2010

Professional Credential Serivces Engineering Exam - October 29 - November 1, 2010

Andy Warhol Museum 15th Anniversary Party - October 30, 2010

 

NOVEMBER 2010

 

Sprint New Product Launch - November 2, 2010

Hart Energy Publishing DUG East - November 4, 2010

WTAE Healthy 4-Life Expo and ADA Diabetes Expo - November 6, 2010

Cameos of Caring - November 6, 2010

Tree Care Industry - November 10-11, 2010

Department of Veteran Affairs Job Fair - November 10, 2010

BBI International 2010 GHG Conference and Expo - November 17-18, 2010

40th Annual World Affairs Council Conference - November 17, 2010

50th Anniversary of Light Up Night - November 19, 2010

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Reception - November 19, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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