GEORGE R. BROWN EXPANDS!

AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER IN HOUSTON BEGINS!

Smart City Networks is excited for our longstanding venue partner, the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB), as it prepares for a major expansion. The City of Houston, led by Mayor John Whitmire, recently announced plans for the 700,000-square-foot GRB Houston South building, the first phase of an ambitious plan that will transform the downtown convention district and fuel economic growth.

This new expansion will feature two exhibition halls, Texas’s largest ballroom, and ground-level spaces for retail stores and restaurants. A pedestrian plaza will connect the GRB Houston South to the nearby Toyota Center, creating a transformative downtown Houston for visitors.

As part of the broader vision to remain competitive with other major cities like Dallas and Austin, this expansion is set to open in May 2028, just in time for the Republican National Convention. The project will continue afterwards, with additional plans for an entertainment district to be complete by 2038.

Smart City Networks was happy to be onsite for the big reveal, and to continue our support for GRB. This expansion will ensure the venue remains a top choice for major convention for years to come. Congratulations!