ASM Global, Pennsylvania Convention Center Renew Contract

The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority board of directors has approved a five-year contract renewal for ASM Global as its venue-management company.

The new agreement will begin December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2028. SMG, which was subsequently rebranded to ASM Global following the 2019 merger of AEG Facilities and SMG, initially won the contract for the PCCA in 2013.

“We are thrilled to announce the continued partnership between the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority and ASM Global as the venue-management provider for the Pennsylvania Convention Center,” said David Nasatir, chair of the PCCA board. “For 10 years, ASM Global has been a valued collaborator and, because of their outstanding contributions, has elevated the Pennsylvania Convention Center to world-class status.”

ASM Global said with a group of convention centers, beginning with PCCA, it will create unique environments such as immersive LED moments, speed-action offerings to accelerate business strategies, elevated VIP lounges and quiet spaces for business connectivity.

“We’re excited to begin the next chapter for the convention universe beginning with the Pennsylvania Convention Center,” said Dan Hoffend, ASM Global executive vice president, convention centers. “This includes sustainability features that create substantial movement toward carbon neutral; new flex-space exhibit halls that can adapt to the needs of our diverse attendees; and LED walls that provide sponsorship, wayfinding and entertainment.”

Under the management of ASM Global, the Pennsylvania Convention Center has already implemented initiatives such as the 2014 Customer Satisfaction Agreement with the goal of providing a customer-centric and cost-effective worksite for guests.

“The ASM Global team at the Pennsylvania Convention Center is, without exception, the finest in the industry,” said John McNichol, president and chief executive officer for the PCCA. “Their innovative leadership and commitment to delivering an unmatched customer experience have positioned the center, globally, as an industry trailblazer and venue of choice, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration as we take the Pennsylvania Convention Center to the next level.”