CHI Health Center Omaha Convention Center ExpansionRising on the RiverFront.
Opening Fall 2027.
A two-level addition is taking shape on the east side of Omaha’s convention center: 420,000 square feet of reimagined convention space in the Midwest, 41 meeting rooms and views across 72 acres of parks.
Inside the New SpaceNew Meeting Rooms. Breaks With a View.
Step out of a brand-new breakout room and into glass-walled prefunction space overlooking the river.
The Whole Building, Refreshed
Remodeled meeting rooms and restrooms are already hosting groups, and the rest of the work wraps up near the end of 2027.
Daylight Between Sessions
Glass-lined corridors and new common space give attendees somewhere bright to gather between tracks.
Every Track Under One Roof
41 rooms let a large multi-day convention run concurrent sessions without sending anyone off site.
The River: Just Steps Away
Step outside to 72 acres of The RiverFront parks for a walk, a reception or fresh air between keynotes.
The ThinkingWhy Omaha is Expanding its Convention Center
“Better is better.
Not bigger is better.”
Adam J. Straight
President and CEO, MECA · at the topping out, February 2026
In 2023, among 20 peer cities competing for the same meeting business, Omaha ranked last on meeting-room capacity. Groups liked the city. They outgrew the breakouts.
The expansion adds exactly what was missing. Sixteen meeting rooms today become 41 by fall 2027, enough to run concurrent sessions for a large multi-day convention without leaving the building.
The glass went where people gather. Prefunction space now lines the building’s east face, where loading docks and stair towers once stood.
Then & NowRendering Vs. Construction Today
The same view twice: the design on paper and the building now standing on Riverfront Drive.
Then: Design Rendering
Now: Under Construction
Construction Progress
GalleryExpansion Photos and Renderings
NewsroomExpansion News and Construction Updates
Jul 24, 2026
Jan 6, 2026
Newsroom
FAQConvention Center Expansion FAQs
When does the CHI Health Center Omaha expansion open?
The expansion opens in fall 2027. Renovation of the existing convention center is expected to wrap up near the end of 2027.
How many meeting rooms will the convention center have?
41 meeting rooms when the expansion opens in fall 2027, up from 16 today. The 25 new rooms are located in the building’s innovative addition.
How much space does the expansion add?
The two-level addition adds 90,000 square feet on the east side of the building, bringing CHI Health Center Omaha to 420,000 square feet of reimagined convention space.
What new convention space is opening in the Midwest in 2027?
CHI Health Center Omaha opens its expansion with riverfront meeting rooms in fall 2027, in downtown Omaha, Nebraska.
Is the convention center open during construction?
Yes. Events continue through construction, and renovated meeting rooms are already hosting groups.
Can I book an event in the new space now?
Yes. Conventions are already booked for the expanded building. Submit an RFP or contact our sales team to check 2027 and 2028 dates.
Where is the expansion located?
On the east side of CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th Street, facing the Missouri River in downtown Omaha.
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Meet Inside.
Play Riverside.
Conventions are already booked into the expanded building. Be among the first to book this new space.