Designed by Populous, the center has about 86,000 square feet (8,000 m2) of space for meetings, conferences, and other social functions.
It is designed to accommodate groups ranging in size from 10 to 3,000.
The most striking feature of the building is the "River Room," a special glass-walled room that overlooks the Mississippi river.
The building is connected by a skywalk to the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, which is adjacent to the events center.
The center offers a number of services - such as high speed internet, catering, and underground parking.