The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) will continue its busy schedule during the third quarter of 2023. The award-winning facility will host numerous meetings, conventions and trade shows, helping to support the hospitality industry in the Minneapolis community. Highlights of the Q3 event calendar include several shows open to the public, including Unicorn World, Sneaker Con, Minneapolis Mile and Brick Fest Live.

JULY

• Elks National Convention, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks – July 2-5
• American College of Surgeons Quality and Safety Conference – July 10-13
• Unicorn World – July 15-16
  
• Microscopy & Microanalysis 2023, Microscopy Society of America / Microanalysis Society – July 23-27
  
• AVID Summer Institute – July 25-27
• The Independent Show, National Content & Technology Cooperative – July 30-Aug. 2

AUGUST

• UNFI Conventional Winter Show – August 8-9
• Draft Day, Genesys Works – August 10
• Sneaker Con – August 12
• Minneapolis Mile – August 12-13
• PACER Symposium – August 15-16
• Digital Summit – August 16-17
• Connect Marketplace – August 22-24
• National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference & Expo – August 29-30

SEPTEMBER

• Islamic Association of North America Annual Convention – Sept. 3
• Minnesota Muslim Convention, Muslim American Society of Minnesota – Sept. 16
• The Franchise Show – Sept. 16-17
• Minneapolis Professional Diversity Career Fair – Sept. 19
• Stand Up for Youth, YouthLink – Sept. 19
• Zero to Three Learn Conference – Sept. 19-20
• Labor Law & Labor Arbitration Conference, Labor Arbitration Institute – Sept. 21
• Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale – Sept. 21-24
• Aveda Congress – Sept. 23-26
• Minnesota Private Colleges Fall Recruiting Fair – Sept. 25-26
• Herzing University Commencement – Sept. 28
• Delta Vacations University – Sept. 29-30
• Yu-Gi-Oh! North America Regional – Sept. 30
• Brick Fest Live – Sept. 30-Oct. 1

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ABOUT THE MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER
The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is owned by the City of Minneapolis and marketed through Meet Minneapolis. The 1.6 million square foot facility features 475,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 3,400 fixed-seat auditorium, 87 meeting rooms and two ballrooms. The MCC is GBAC STAR, LEED, SITES and GMIC certified and works to serve its constituencies and stakeholders as the face of Minneapolis to visitors. Learn more about the MCC here.

MEDIA CONTACTS
Kevin Kurtt, PR & Communications Manager, o 612-767-8118, c 952-288-9319 KevinK@minneapolis.org