Discover the Springfield Expo Center, directly across the street from University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center. The Expo Center plays host to trade shows, conventions, concerts and sporting events all year long and offers a wide array of configurations for exhibits as well as seven breakout meeting rooms. University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center oversees every event in the Springfield Expo Center. Their experienced event planners ensure that every detail is taken care of, from just the right audiovisual equipment to professional and courteous staff.