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Plan Your Meeting

Planning a meeting, convention or sporting event in Providence and Warwick is easier with a local team in your corner. GoProvidence’s award-winning Services team works alongside you from the first site visit to the final session, offering complimentary planning support, attendance-building tools, and connections to more than 300 trusted local partners. Whether you need help coordinating hotels and venues, finding the right caterer or transportation company, or showing attendees everything Rhode Island has to offer, we’re here to ensure your event is seamless so you can shine.

Convention & Event Services

Get paired with a dedicated services manager who will build a custom plan around your goals, from housing and on-site support to promotional tools and introductions to local experts.

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Meeting Support

Find trusted local caterers, entertainers, event services providers, staffing agencies and transportation companies, all ready to help your event run smoothly.

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Contact Our Services Team

Have a question or a big idea for your event? Our team is ready to help. Get in touch and we’ll connect you with the people, places and resources to bring it to life.

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Meeting Incentives

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GoProvidence maintains a comprehensive calendar of everything happening nearby, from WaterFire lightings and festivals to graduations, sporting events and community celebrations that impact hotel availability, traffic patterns and venue access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are GoProvidence’s planning services free?

Yes. Our Services team offers complimentary planning support for meetings, conventions and sporting events in Providence and Warwick.

What does a services manager do?

Your dedicated services manager builds a custom plan around your goals, helping with housing, on-site support, promotional tools and introductions to local experts, from the first site visit to the final session.

How can I find local vendors for my event?

Browse our Meeting Support directory to connect with more than 300 trusted local partners, including caterers, entertainers, event services providers, staffing agencies and transportation companies.

Can GoProvidence help build attendance?

Yes. We offer attendance-building and promotional tools to help you showcase Providence to attendees, plus perks like our Convention Discounts mobile pass with deals at local restaurants and attractions.

Are there incentives for meeting in Providence?

Yes. Our PVD Weekday Deal, PVD Real Deal and PVD Real Deal Plus offer savings for qualifying groups. Contact our team to find the best fit for your event.

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