Department of
Convention and Event Services

Convention and Event Services
Convention and Event Services (CES) oversees the Office of Special Events (OSE) and several contracts on behalf of the City including KBHCCD, TBAAL, VisitDallas and Omni Hotel.
KBHCCD
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) is one of the largest convention centers in the nation. It ranks sixth in the nation for meetings and conventions.
Office of Special Events
The Office of Special Events (OSE) oversees and regulates all permitting for outdoor special events, street pole banners and neighborhood farmers markets.
TBAAL
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) is a multi-discipline arts institution with a mission to create and enhance the awareness and understanding of cultural and aesthetic art.
VisitDallas
VisitDallas is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes Dallas as a business and pleasure destination.
Omni Dallas Hotel
The Omni Dallas Hotel is a 1,001 room hotel that connects via a skybridge to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.
EBJ Union Station
Once known as the transportation hub of the Southwest, the Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station is a 26,000 square-foot facility that houses Amtrak, DART and event space.
American Airlines Center
The American Airlines Center is the Dallas area's Premier Sports and Entertainment arena, and home to the NHL's Dallas Stars and NBA's Dallas Mavericks.
Pioneer Plaza
Located in Downtown, near the KBHCCD and the historic Pioneer Cemetery, Pioneer Plaza commemorates Dallas' rich history with a bronze cattle drive.