The
Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center, usually referred to as the
Expo Center, is a
convention center located in the
Kenton neighborhood of
Portland, Oregon. Opened in the early 1920s as a livestock exhibition and auction facility, the Expo Center now hosts over 100 events a year, including green consumer shows, trade shows, conventions, meetings and other special events. Located on the north side of Portland near
Vancouver, Washington, it includes
the northern terminus for the
Yellow Line of
Portland's light-rail transit system and has connecttions to
Trimet Bus Line 11-Rivergate/Marie Dr