With 11,613 sqm of meeting space, 65,032 sqm of exhibition space and state-of-the-art technology, Washington Convention Center will open in March 2003. The Washington Convention Center Authority (WCCA) trusts that the project will be completed on time and will remain within the planned budget of $800m ( www.dcconvention.com). In addition, there will be 16
new hotels with a total of 7500 rooms.