If you haven’t been to Columbus, Ohio, in a while, it’s time to take a look. Planners are reporting pleasant surprise at this convenient Midwest destination’s easy to navigate, walkable footprint; the variety of unique and thriving cultural districts surrounding the acclaimed Greater Columbus Convention Center; and the inclusive, collaborative spirit of the business community.

Between meetings, younger attendees in particular love sampling the award-winning dining and brewery scene—which has received recent accolades from AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, USA TODAY, and Eater. And everyone appreciates the ease of getting here, thanks to The John Glenn Columbus International Airport (with a new terminal and 51% capacity expansion in the works), located just ten minutes from downtown. It’s no wonder that CVENT awarded the city Top Meeting Destination in North America honors for 2026. Isn’t it time you let Columbus surprise you?

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