As one of the largest convention centers in the world, it has 2,500,000 sq ft (230,000 m2) of exhibit space and hosts shows with an estimated 200,000 participants.

Led Zeppelin was supposed to perform at the convention center on April 19, 1970, capping the final show of their Spring 1970 North American Tour, but the gig was cancelled due to lead singer Robert Plant falling ill the previous night.

[10] Upon completion in 2004, it crossed a major roadway (Desert Inn Road), with four bridges connecting the facilities.

In 2018, the Las Vegas Convention Center released plans to undergo yet another $890 million expansion, the 14th in its history.

Updates would feature the latest in technology, as well as to connect the Convention Center to the Las Vegas Strip.

[11] The authority has announced plans to expand the direction of the LVCC by creating a Las Vegas Global Business District.

[16] Twin tunnels opened in June 2021 at a cost of $53 million with three stations 40 feet below the surface[16], shuttling passengers in conventional, human-driven Tesla vehicles.

[18] A variety of shows have been taped in the convention center including Food Network specials and the 2009 Jeopardy!

In The Boss Baby, the Forever puppies got launched here via Puppyco's in-house built rocket but failed to deliver.