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A dedicated event professional works with you every step of the way — coordinating layout, timing, AV and catering so you never chase a dozen vendors.
Our Story
The first of its kind in Greater New York.
Built for the automobile industry, by the automobile industry — and now Queens’ premier home for conferences, corporate events and professional training.
Who We Are
The Center for Automotive Education & Training is the first conference center of its kind in the Greater New York region — purpose-built by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association to set a new standard for how the industry meets, learns and celebrates.
From day one, the Center was designed to do more than host meetings. Automotive manufacturers use our facility for training in sales, finance & insurance, management and hands-on technical instruction — complete with a fully equipped training bay. Between industry programs, the same 45,000 square feet welcome local businesses for conferences, board meetings, product launches and milestone celebrations.
The result is a venue that pairs the polish of a corporate conference center with the warmth of a true event space: architecturally striking, light-filled rooms, a renowned in-house caterer, free on-site parking, and an event team that handles every detail so you can focus on the people in the room.
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45,000Square Feet
40-ftGlass Atrium Ceiling
250Guest Capacity
200Free Parking Spaces
Automotive Heritage
Built for launches. Ready for anything.
Our roots in automotive education shaped a building made for showmanship — a soaring steel-and-glass atrium, drive-in access and AV infrastructure that can stage a keynote or roll a brand-new vehicle onto the floor.
It’s why manufacturers have chosen the Center to unveil and train on models from Toyota, Audi and the Toyota Sequoia — and why corporate teams across the tri-state area trust the same rooms for their most important days.
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What Sets Us Apart
Three promises, every event.
Effortless Hospitality
A renowned on-site caterer and attentive service team make corporate events feel personal — from morning training sessions to black-tie evenings.
Room to Breathe
Flexible layouts from 8 to 250, a 40-foot light-filled atrium, and free parking for up to 200 cars — a genuine rarity in Queens.
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Come see the space for yourself.
Schedule a free, no-obligation tour. Tours run Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.