It happens here! ~Weddings ~Meetings ~Conferences ~Expos ~Sweet Sixteen Parties ~Quincenearas ~Proms ~Reunions and More!! Gastonia Conference Center is a symbol; a sign of the people of Gastonia on the move toward civic, economic, and environmental sustainability. Designed to pay homage to the surrounding architecture and heritage of the area, Gastonia Conference Center is the premier destination for conferences and events, from corporate meetings to local and community events to memorable weddings. This cutting-edge, 30,000-square-foot conference center is designed to generate business to the local Gastonia community. The outstanding and contemporary community-based project drives the resurgence of the downtown area through a stabilized economy, strengthened educational awareness, support of the local business community, and preservation of the environment through careful stewardship and sustainability. This iconic two-story facility accommodates over 450 meeting attendees and 350 for a seated banquet function and features ten separate, purpose-built and distraction-free meeting rooms, event spaces and 5,100 square-foot ballroom.