The Minneapolis Convention Center is set for a busy second quarter in 2026, welcoming a wide range of meetings, conventions, trade shows and sporting events that continue to drive the region’s tourism and hospitality economy. The Q2 calendar also features several events open to the public, including the GeekCraft Expo, Twin Cities Home Expo, Oddities & Curiosities Expo, IMPORTEXPO, EXXXOTICA Expo and the Time Travelers Vintage Expo – offering something for just about every interest.

APRIL

• Public Library Association 2026 Conference – April 1-3
• ASLRRA Annual Conference & Exhibition, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association – April 12-14
• PEAK 2026, Midwest Poultry Federation – April 15-17
• JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, Journalism Education Association and National Scholastic Press Association – April 16-18
• ID Dance Competition – April 17-19
• State History Day, Minnesota Historical Society – April 19
• American Physiology Summit – April 23-26
• GeekCraft Expo – April 24-25
• Weekend of Champions ATA Regional 114 Tournament, Samurai Martial Arts – April 24-25
• Twin Cities Home Expo – April 24-26
• ASPHO Conference, The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology – April 29-May 2
• Showbiz Regional Dance Competition – April 30-May 3

MAY

• National Lutheran Choir Ruby Jubilee Gala – May 2
• National Head Start Conference and Expo – May 4-7
• Minnesota Cannabis Convention – May 14-15
• Talent on Parade Minneapolis Regional – May 14-17
• Hennepin Technical College Commencement – May 15
• Minneapolis College Commencement – May 18
• Open Source Summit – May 18-20
• The Co+nnect Conference, National Co+op Grocers Association – May 20-22
• Oddities & Curiosities Expo – May 23-24
• Dunwoody College Commencement – May 26
• Eid al-Adha – May 26/27
• Robbinsdale High School Graduation – May 29

JUNE

• Clinical Gait Analysis: A Focus on Interpretation – June 1-3
• UTC Telecom & Technology Conference, Utilities Technology Council – June 1-4
• IMPORTEXPO – June 6
• Minnesota Music Teachers Association Honors Concert – June 6
• 30th AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention – June 7-10
• Star Tribune Top Workplaces Luncheon – June 11
• Junior Gold Championships Trade Show & Registration – June 11-12
• Flesh and Blood USA National Championship – June 12-14
• USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 11-13 – June 19-22
• EXXXOTICA Expo – June 26-28
• Time Travelers Vintage Expo – June 27

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