Shows This Weekend

EMC Expo Center (Iowa Events Center)

Des Moines, IA17,000 capacity

The EMC Expo Center is part of the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, a comprehensive complex that combines three venues under one roof. The facility offers 226,000 square feet of meeting space across four levels, including 150,000 square feet of exhibit space divided among three halls of approximately 50,000 square feet each. Designed to host a variety of gatherings, the center features 40 meeting rooms and a 28,800 square foot Grand Ballroom. This versatile space is used for collector and hobby shows, as well as conventions, tradeshows, sporting, social, and entertainment events for groups ranging from 10 to 17,000 people.

Shows at this venue

Venue details

Facility

  • Total space: 226,000 sq ft of meeting space on four levels; 150,000 sq ft of exhibit space
  • Exhibit halls: 3
  • Meeting rooms: 40

Parking & Getting There

  • Parking spaces: 1300

Commonly hosts: conventions, meetings, tradeshows, sporting events, social events, entertainment events

Frequently asked

What types of shows are held here?
The venue hosts conventions, meetings, tradeshows, sporting, social, and entertainment events.
Where is it located?
The venue is located in Des Moines, IA.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is on-site parking for 1,300 vehicles.

Sources

Facts on this page trace to these 2 sources — last retrieved Jul 8, 2026.