Renewal Builds on a Record-Breaking Year and Supports Major Expansion Capital Center
[Albany, N.Y.] – The Albany Convention Center Authority (ACCA) and Legends Global today announced a five-year contract renewal extending Legends Global’s management of the Albany Capital Center (ACC) through December 31, 2030. Legends Global has managed the facility since 2015, two years before the venue’s official opening in 2017.
The renewal follows a standout year for the Albany Capital Center and comes as the venue prepares for a transformative expansion that will significantly increase its capacity and flexibility for conventions, meetings, and events.
“The Albany Capital Center has quickly become a cornerstone of downtown Albany’s meetings and events landscape,” said Monica Kurzejeski, executive director and CEO of the Albany Convention Center Authority. “This renewal reflects our confidence in Legends Global’s leadership and their ability to guide the facility through its next chapter of growth.”
In October 2025, the ACCA broke ground on a $54.9 million expansion of the Albany Capital Center, which is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027, coinciding with the venue’s 10-year anniversary. The expanded facility will offer 84,000 square feet of total event space and introduce five new meeting rooms, two new ballrooms, and a 3,000-square-foot outdoor event courtyard with views of the Albany skyline.
“I want to thank the Albany Convention Center Authority for its unwavering support of the Legends Global team since day one,” said Shannon Licygiewicz, CEM, general manager of the Albany Capital Center for Legends Global, which manages the venue. “What makes this journey so special is the strength of our partnership that’s built on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for what the Albany Capital Center can be. Under Monica’s leadership, the commitment and passion behind this project have been extraordinary. With this continued momentum, the future of the Albany Capital Center isn’t just bright—it’s poised for remarkable growth.”
In 2025, the Albany Capital Center welcomed more than 115,000 attendees, the highest annual attendance total in its eight-year history. Since opening its doors in 2017, the ACC has hosted more than 1,250 events, attracting over 680,000 visitors to Albany. Those events generated an estimated $106 million in new visitor spending and contributed more than 150,000 hotel room nights to the Capital Region economy.
“The Albany Capital Center has demonstrated consistent performance, strong community engagement, and clear growth potential,” said Dan Hoffend, executive vice president of convention centers, Legends Global. “As the facility enters this exciting expansion phase, our focus is on scaling operations, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring the center continues to exceed expectations for event organizers, attendees, and the broader Capital Region.”
About the Albany Capital Center
Opened in March 2017, the Albany Capital Center (ACC) is a modern, premier event and meeting destination in New York’s culturally rich Capital Region. Connected to the MVP Arena, Empire State Plaza, and Renaissance Albany Hotel via enclosed walkways, the convention center hosts a diverse array of trade shows, consumer and social events, and meetings for up to 5,000 guests. Conveniently located in downtown Albany, the ACC is within walking distance of the New York State Capitol, business and warehouse districts, performing arts venues, museums, shops, restaurants, and nightlife. The ACC is operated by leading venue manager Legends Global and is owned and administered by the Albany Convention Center Authority (ACCA). For more information, visit www.albanycapitalcenter.
About the Albany Convention Center Authority
Established in 2004 by act of the New York State Legislature, the Albany Convention Center Authority (ACCA) was designated to plan, develop, design, construct and operate a convention center and related facilities in downtown Albany. Its first project, the Albany Capital Center, has held over 1,250 events, attended by over 680,000 visitors, booking 150,000 hotel room nights and generating $106 million in new visitor spending. The positive economic impact generated by the Albany Capital Center serves as a catalyst for further economic development to the benefit of Albany and the Capital Region. For more information about the ACCA and its economic impact, visit: https://www.
About Legends Global
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility & consulting, owner’s rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content & booking. Through our white-label approach, we keep our partners front and center while leveraging the power of our global network: over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually. To learn more, visit us at www.LegendsGlobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
