Cincinnati Convention Center Renamed First Financial Center

The transformed facility connects to new public gathering space and is surrounded by downtown hotels and entertainment venues.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Cincinnati Convention Center has been renamed the First Financial Center following a major renovation. The modernized facility now connects directly to the new 2.4-acre Elm Street Plaza public gathering space and is surrounded by downtown hotels, along with new dining and entertainment venues.

Why it matters

The renaming and renovation of the Cincinnati Convention Center is a significant development for the city, as it aims to create a more connected and vibrant Convention District that can attract more events and visitors to the area.

The details

The renaming and renovation of the Cincinnati Convention Center was announced by Visit Cincy, the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, 3CDC, and other partners. The transformed convention center now anchors the new Convention District, which features the 2.4-acre Elm Street Plaza public gathering space and is surrounded by downtown hotels and new dining and entertainment options.

  • The renaming of the convention center to the First Financial Center was effective this week.

The players

Visit Cincy

The official destination marketing organization for Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

City of Cincinnati

The local government of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Hamilton County

The county in which Cincinnati is located.

3CDC

A non-profit real estate development company that has played a key role in the Convention District project.

First Financial Center

The new name of the recently renovated Cincinnati Convention Center.

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The takeaway

The renaming and renovation of the Cincinnati Convention Center is a significant investment in the city's Convention District, which aims to create a more connected and vibrant destination that can attract more events and visitors to the area.