2018 Venue & Hotels

The MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA

Featuring 100,000 sq.ft. of flexible meeting space plus an 8,000 seat arena, the MassMutual Center is owned by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority and managed by MGM Springfield.

The Mission of the MassMutual Center is to generate significant economic impact for the residents of Western Mass by providing high-quality facilities and services, recruiting and retaining the best staff, and creating a mix of entertainment and tourism activity that inspires residents and visitors to experience and enjoy Downtown Springfield and Western Massachusetts. The MassMutual Center team recognizes the best way to fulfill our mission is by providing exceptional service to our clients and guests. Everyone from our sales and event managers to our service personnel and operations staff is committed to making every event a memorable and successful one. Our team is dedicated to making the MassMutual Center the venue of choice in the New England area.

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) owns and oversees the operations of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. and the Boston Common Garage. The BCEC and Hynes have earned a rare gold standard from the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC), making Boston only the fourth city in North America and the 12th worldwide to have been awarded this top standard, the highest certification level a convention facility can achieve under strict AIPC guidelines. The MCCA’s mission is to generate significant regional economic activity by attracting conventions, tradeshows, and other events to its world-class facilities while maximizing the investment return for the residents and businesses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Directions

The MassMutual Center is located in Springfield’s Downtown section, minutes from hotels, bus and train stations. Patrons should enter the MassMutual Center at the entrance on the corner of Dwight Street and Bruce Landon Way (Formerly Falcons Way).

Traveling North on I-91, take Exit 6 (Springfield Center), onto East Columbus Avenue. Continue up East Columbus Avenue (about ¼ mile) to Court Street. Take a right onto Court Street and proceed past Symphony Hall, City Hall and Sovereign Bank. The MassMutual Center is located at the corner of Court and Main Street across from Court Square.

Traveling South on I-91, take Exit 7 (Springfield Center Columbus Avenue). Turn left at the light at the end of the ramp. Circle under the highway and go straight through one light. Take a right at the second light onto Main Street. The MassMutual Center is located at 1277 Main Street across from Court Square.

Traveling West on Rt. 90, take Exit 6 off the Mass. Turnpike to Rt. 291. From Rt. 291 take Dwight Street Exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp and follow Dwight Street to the MassMutual Center.

Traveling East on Rt. 90, take Exit 4 onto I-91 South.

 

Parking

The MassMutual Center does not own or operate any local parking facilities. Parking is available in the Civic Center Parking Garage located on Falcons Way. The Civic Center Parking Garage is owned by the Springfield Parking Authority.


 

CONFERENCE HOTELS

Tower Square Hotel

2 Boland Way, Springfield
413-781-7111
Reservation Deadline: January 4th
Discounted Price: $119 | Identify as guest of Vision New England GO Conference

 

Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place

1 Monarch Place, Springfield
413-781-1010
Reservation Deadline: January 16
Discounted Price: $129
Discount Code: Identify as guest of Vision New England GO Conference

LaQuinta Inns & Suites

100 Congress Street, Springfield
413-781-0900
Reservation Deadline: January 10
Discounted Price: $85
Identify as guests of Vision New England – GO Conference