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Bordering Missouri: Conference Center

In the heart of the Illinois Metro-East region and just twelve minutes from St. Louis, Missouri, the conference center in Collinsville is popular for more than just its small-town-near-big-city convenience. Yes, the Gateway Center is a quick trip over the Mississippi to St. Louis, perfect for day trips or evenings out on the town. And, yes, this Southern Illinois conference center has been designed to provide the same amenities you’d expect in a more expensive venue, but you won’t book a convention, wedding, trade show or other event here one year and then come back again and again merely because you get the best for less. Hosting your event at the Gateway Center has become standard for many private and professional organizations for many other reasons, such as:

  • Award-winning catering from Eurest Dining, headed by our in-house, Italian-trained chef
  • Comprehensive services, from tech support to security
  • 50,000 square feet of exhibition/trade space
  • Plenty of free parking
  • Efficient staff following finely tuned service practices for a seamless event
  • Lodging within walking distance (900 hotel rooms nearby and another 2100 hotel rooms nearby within close proximity of St. Louis, Missouri; conference center lodging can sometimes be an issue, but we’ve got this covered!)

Southern Illinois Conference Center Events

To get a better idea of what types of events are always happening here at the Gateway Center, please see our Upcoming Events page. You’ll see trade shows, home expos, job fairs, reunions, bridal shows (notably, the Gateway Bridal Show is an industry event) and more. What’s more, you’ll see how popular this Southern Illinois conference venue is: We’re booked most weekends well in advance. 

If you are interested in booking the Gateway Center, we invite you to complete a request form, found on in the Plan An Event area of the site. You can also contact us directly to discuss your needs and our accommodations with an event specialist.

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St. Louis MO Conference Center