Dena'ina

The Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, located at 600 W. 7th Avenue in Anchorage, AK 99501, is a state-of-the-art facility designed to host a wide range of events, from national conventions and trade shows to local meetings, banquets, and special occasions. Here is a detailed description of its meeting, conference, and event facilities:

Meeting and Event Facilities

• Total Event Space: The center offers nearly 200,000 square feet of flexible event space, making it the largest and most modern facility of its kind in Alaska.

• Banquet and Exhibit Hall: This hall spans 72,240 square feet and can accommodate up to 390 booths, making it ideal for large-scale events.

• Lobbies and Pre-function/Circulation Areas: These areas total 46,500 square feet, providing ample space for guests to move around and socialize.

• Meeting Rooms: The center features 35,704 square feet of meeting room space, including the Ballroom. These rooms are highly configurable and equipped with modern A/V connections, LCD signage, and touchscreen audio and lighting controls to ensure smooth operations.

Function Rooms

• Idlughet (Eklutna) Exhibit Hall:

• Capacity: Over an acre of event space.
• Description: This is the largest room of its kind in Alaska, offering versatile and spacious areas for exhibitions and large-scale events.

• Second Floor Meeting Rooms:

• Capacity: Varies depending on the specific room configuration.
• Description: These rooms are designed to be highly configurable for meetings, seminars, classes, or special occasions. They offer modern amenities and flexible layouts.

• K’enakatnu (Knik) Executive Boardroom:

• Capacity: Ideal for smaller meetings.
• Description: This room is perfect for intimate gatherings and executive meetings, offering a professional and private setting.

• Tikahtnu (Cook Inlet) Ballroom:

• Capacity: Flexible and accommodating for various events.
• Description: This ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of Alaska’s mountain ranges. It is ideal for events such as company holiday parties, gala charity balls, opening-night cocktail mixers, and keynote convention speeches. The outdoor terrace provides a spectacular vantage point for guests in all seasons.

Services

• A/V Equipment: Modern A/V connections, LCD signage, and touchscreen audio and lighting controls are available to ensure that any meeting or event runs smoothly.

• Catering: The center offers catering services to keep attendees well-fed and satisfied.

• Live Music: Live music options are available to enhance the evening mixers and other events.

• Artwork and Cultural Experience: The center features both traditional and modern artwork from cultures across Alaska, enhancing the cultural experience for visitors.

The Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center is designed to provide every technological and professional advantage expected from a world-class civic and convention center, making it an ideal venue for a wide range of events.