Exhibitor guide · San Antonio, TX
Henry B. González Convention Center: booth rentals and exhibitor notes
Riverside convention center in San Antonio's Hemisfair district with about 514,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space.
At a glance
At the Henry B. González Convention Center, booth power comes from one of two exclusive electrical providers, Edlen or Freeman, depending on your show, and booth internet comes from Smart City Networks. ConventionVendor.com rents booth technology for San Antonio shows and delivers it within your contracted move-in dates.
Exhibiting at Henry B. González Center
The Henry B. González Convention Center sits in downtown San Antonio's Hemisfair district on a branch of the River Walk, a few blocks from the Alamo, with the Grand Hyatt San Antonio right next door. Exhibit Halls 1 through 4 plus the Bridge Hall offer approximately 514,000 square feet of contiguous space under 35-foot ceilings, room for more than 2,900 standard booths. The city-owned building also holds the Stars at Night and Hemisfair ballrooms and the Lila Cockrell Theatre.
The Texas Music Educators Association brings its Clinic/Convention here every February. Each exhibit hall has its own loading dock area, and telecom, electrical, compressed air, water and drainage connections are spread through the halls. The building has no shipping and receiving department and refuses deliveries that arrive before the first contracted move-in day, so timing matters for every box you send. The center has no parking of its own, so staff use paid public garages nearby.
| Address | 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|
| Exhibit space | Approximately 514,000 sq ft contiguous, with 35-foot ceilings |
| Halls and buildings | Exhibit Halls 1-4 plus the Bridge Hall |
| Largest ballroom | 54,000 sq ft (Stars at Night Ballroom) |
| Nearest airport | San Antonio International (SAT), about 8 miles |
| Internet provider | Smart City Networks (exclusive) |
| Booth electrical | Edlen or Freeman (exclusive; the show uses one) |
| Notable shows | TMEA Clinic/Convention (February) |
| Official website | sahbgcc.com (opens in a new tab) |
Facts checked October 15, 2026 against the sources listed below. Schedules and providers can change from show to show; your exhibitor manual has the final word.
Power, internet, and Wi-Fi
- Two electrical companies, Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services and Freeman Electrical Services, hold the exclusive for booth power, and each show works with one of them. Your exhibitor kit says which.
- Smart City Networks is the exclusive technology service provider, selling wired and wireless data, voice, VPN and streaming connectivity through an online exhibitor ordering site.
- We found no published rule here that bans exhibitor hotspots, but shows can set their own, so read your exhibitor manual. Free Wi-Fi is mainly in lobbies and public areas, and Exhibitor Wi-Fi can be bought facility-wide.
- Our displays and computers plug into the circuit you order from Edlen or Freeman, and iPads running offline-capable lead capture keep working if a connection lags.
Move-in and delivery
- Each exhibit hall has its own loading dock area, with utility connections distributed across the hall floors.
- With no shipping and receiving department, freight must arrive no earlier than the first contracted move-in day; early deliveries are refused.
- Move-in schedules and marshalling are set for each show by show management and the general service contractor.
- We schedule your rental delivery inside the contracted move-in window. Check whether your show requires an exhibitor-appointed contractor form and list us if it does.
What exhibitors rent at Henry B. González Center
- Booth Tech Kits: Lead Capture iPads, Screens, and Charging: Tablets with offline lead capture help when the free network mostly covers lobbies rather than your booth.
- Registration, Check-In, and Badge Printing: Associations running registration for conventions like TMEA can add check-in stations and badge printers delivered for move-in.
- Booth TVs, Monitors, and Video Walls: Screens plug into the circuit you order from whichever exclusive electrical provider your show uses.
Before you exhibit at Henry B. González Center
- Look in the exhibitor kit to see whether Edlen or Freeman handles power for your show before ordering.
- Anything over 250 pounds that needs rigging must be reviewed and approved by Encore; lighter hanging items can go through your GSC.
- Plan for paid parking: the center has no garage of its own, and public options include the Convention Center Parking Garage at 850 E. Commerce and the Grand Hyatt garage.
- Buy Exhibitor Wi-Fi or a wired line from Smart City for booth use, because the free network centers on lobbies and public areas.
- The on-site UPS Store business center can help with last-minute printing and shipping.
Schedules, deadlines, and service providers can change from show to show. Always confirm details in your show's exhibitor manual. Our exhibitor timeline lists what to order and when.
Henry B. González Center FAQ
Who provides booth electrical at the Henry B. González Center?
Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services and Freeman Electrical Services are the two exclusive electrical providers, and each show uses one of them. Your exhibitor kit names the provider for your show. Our equipment plugs into the outlet you order.
When can freight arrive at the Henry B. González Center?
No earlier than the first contracted move-in day. The center has no shipping and receiving department and refuses early deliveries, so use your general service contractor's advance warehouse if you need to ship sooner. Your exhibitor manual lists the dates.
Can I use a hotspot in my booth at the Henry B. González Center?
We found no published venue rule that bans exhibitor hotspots. Smart City Networks is the exclusive technology provider, so booth Wi-Fi and wired lines are bought from Smart City, and your show may have its own wireless rules. Check the exhibitor manual before relying on a hotspot.
Other convention centers nearby
- George R. Brown Convention Center
Downtown Houston center with 547,730 square feet in Halls A-E, skybridges to two hotels, and GRB Houston South scheduled for 2028.
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
Downtown Dallas convention center operating in Halls A, B and C during a rebuild planned to finish in 2030, next to the Omni Dallas Hotel.
Sources
- Henry B. González Convention Center: event services (opens in a new tab)
- Henry B. González Convention Center: FAQs (opens in a new tab)
- Henry B. González Convention Center: exhibit halls (opens in a new tab)
- Henry B. González Convention Center: ballrooms (opens in a new tab)
- TMEA: Clinic/Convention (opens in a new tab)
Planning more than a booth, such as a full conference at Henry B. González Center? Our parent company covers event-wide technology on its Rentacomputer.com Henry B. González Center page (opens in a new tab).
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