Kolansio Center

The convention center in 2022.

The **Kolansio Center** is a convention center located in downtown Inilla, Francisca.

## History

The Kolansio Center was constructed in 2015, and was designed in collaboration betweenWilliard J. Hodges (in his final architectural endeavor before his death) and K.C. Etsy through the Izzo-Gatto Architecture and Construction, who also led construction of the site. The building became the largest convention center in Inilla upon it's completion, and quickly began hosting events.

It was included in the "Inilla Renaissance Plan," which is an ongoing plan to revitalize and expand the westside of downtown Inilla as it undergoes rapid growth. The building is owned by the Castello Real Estate Co., who also own the adjacent sites of One Vander Building and Two Vander Building, a skyscraper currently under construction. The group of buildings is collectively known as Vander Square, and are all connected by above ground passageways and paths.

Among the notable events hosted by the convention center so far are the following:

* EcoFuture Summit 2015 - The first major event hosted by the convention center focused on ecological Sustainability and Restoring the Planet's Ecosystem Services. It attracted the world's most prominent ecologists from around the globe. The decision to hold the summit in an oil producing hub was met with some controversy, but turnout was remarkably high. The summit is scheduled to return to Inilla again in 2024.
* 2016 Richland Company Product Exposition - Product Exposition for the Richland Company, where dozens of new and updated farm and industrial machinery were shown off to investors.
* 2016 and 2020 National Convention of Petroleum Producing Areas - An annual convention of companies and government officials from Petroleum Producing regions of Francica. The Kolansio Center and Inilla are part of a rotating list of venues that host the event. The venue will host the convention again in 2024.
* 2017 and 2020 General Meeting of the 1st Episcopal Church of Francisca - Attracting 10,000 international attendees and featuring the election of the presiding bishop, the review of 250 resolutions by the House of Deputies and 200 bishops attending House of Bishops proceedings, this event occurs every three years.
* 2022 SFC Party National Convention

### Annual Events

* Southern Francisca Anime Convention - Created in 2016, the convention has been held at the Kolansio Center every year since then.
* The Inilla Car Festival - An annual Car show held every year since 2017; a revival of a show of the same name that ran from 1983 to 2007 in downtown Inilla.
* National Petroleum Professionals Convention - A convention dedicated to those currently in the petroleum industry and those aiming to enter it. Held every year since 2018.
* National Teacher's Convention - A national convention involving teachers from around Francisca. Held in Chavelier from 2006 until 2018, moved to Inilla in 2019.
* Southeastern Francisca Regional Trivia Bowl Championships - Southeastern Francisca Trivia bowl championships held annually since 2021. Originally held in Castello. The winner goes on to the National Championships.

The center also hosts various concerts.