Government Conferences, Meetings & Events
Albuquerque is a premier Southwest destination with stunning
landscape, 310 days of sunshine, gorgeous sunsets, blue skies and low
humidity. Not only does the city offer affordable hotels, convention
facilities, and
government conference services, but it also combines a unique blend of cultures.
Meetings and government conferences from 10 to 10,000 will receive
the same award-winning, personal government conference services that
Albuquerque is famous for. Come experience a revitalized city with over
300 years of history.
Albuquerque stands with one foot in the past, one foot in the
present and both eyes on the future. Home to some of the nation's finest
high-tech research facilities, Sandia National Laboratory, Phillips
Laboratory, and the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque is leading the
way in technology transfer. Kirtland Air Force Base is located just
minutes from the Albuquerque airport and has the ability to support
classified meetings with superior government conference services. Also,
Los Alamos National Laboratory is just over an hour away.
The 600,000 square foot SMG-managed
Albuquerque Convention Center is
a multi-purpose event complex located in the heart of a vibrant
downtown with 900 hotel rooms within walking distance. Albuquerque has
hosted
government conferences for the following government groups:
- Federal Bar Association
- Federal Highway Administration
- Marine Corps League
- National Association of Postmasters of the US
- US Department of Justice
- Defense Contract Management Agency
- US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- US Department of Agriculture
- USDA Forest Service
Albuquerque has several hotel districts, all within 20 minutes of
the airport. Many hotels offer a distinct New Mexican atmosphere that
allow the attendees to immerse themselves in the rich culture and
hospitable charm of the city. With over 16,000 hotel rooms in the
Albuquerque area and meeting facilities with superior government
conference services, no meeting is too large. Albuquerque's current per
diem is
available here.
When you are looking for a Southwestern destination that is affordable,
authentic in its architecture and cultures, and offers great outdoor
experiences with a totally different look, select Albuquerque for your
government conferences.
Accredited Destination Marketing Organization
The Albuquerque CVB is proud to be accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of the Destination Marketing Association International. See Accreditation News Release.
In addition to government conferences, Albuquerque frequently hosts New Mexico spiritual retreats.