George R. Brown Convention Center Houston

The George Brown Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown, near some of Houston’s best hotels. In addition to being near all of Houston’s downtown sights, the George Brown Convention Center is home to many of the country’s largest conventions and events each year. The facility is named for one of Houston’s most celebrated entrepreneurs, philanthropists and civic leaders, George R. Brown, and opened in 1987. In addition to many business conventions, the facility is home to many family and public events, such as India Fest and gun, knife and auto shows.