Named after the Mayor of Detroit from 1950 to 1957, Cobo Center first opened as Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan in 1960. It was expanded later in 1989, and become home to one of the largest contiguous exhibition floor spaces in America. It can accommodate groups from 30 to as many as 10,000 people with its exquisite banquet rooms and over 80 meetings rooms comprising of 178,446 square feet.

Located along the Detroit International Waterfront, Cobo Center is neighbor to beautiful surroundings while being situated in the heart of downtown Detroit. It is well connected to numerous restaurants, bars, and three Las Vegas-style casinos. In addition, thousands of hotel rooms are within walking distance. For visitors who are driving, Cobo Center provides 2200 parking spaces which are attached to the facility.

Cobo Center regularly hosts America’s most important meetings, conferences and exhibitions. These include the annual North American International Motor Show, the International G-7 Job Summit, the annual Society of Automotive Engineers International Congress, and the Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner of the Detroit NAACP Freedom Institute.

From Oct 3 through Oct 8 in 2011, Cobo Center will host the Detroit International Advanced Manufacturing Technology Show (DIAMTS). The versatility and convenience of the world-class facility will be perfect in setting the stage for the exchange of ideas and business opportunities between companies and everyone who is interested in the future of the automotive industry, electric vehicles and CNC machine tools.