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The Oregon Convention Center, also referred to as the OCC, hosts international crowds for some of the largest and most prominent conventions, expos, and events in the Pacific Northwest. Beneath the architectural facade of its iconic, illuminated twin spires, the OCC contains 255,000 square feet of interconnected exhibit space, along with 52 available meeting rooms and two separate ballrooms that measure 34,200 square feet and 25,200 square feet, respectively. The Oregon Convention Center acts as a major benefactor of the Portland economy, fostering over $500 million dollars of consumer spending each year as well as employing thousands of Portland locals.

In 2019, the Oregon Convention Center completed its long-anticipated $40 million renovation project, which sought to remodel, reinvigorate, and elevate beloved public spaces on the property used by event vendors and attendees. The renovation project was centered around the OCC outdoor plaza, making it both more sustainable and accessible for guests of the Hyatt Regency Portland, linking the two properties through this beautiful community space. The project also focused on uplifting the OCC’s accessibility features in general, such as new signage and connectors, building off of the fact that the center remains a hub for all types of easy public transportation.

When it comes to well-seasoned expo services and event management, look no further than the Portland Expo Center. This 53-acre location is equipped with all the facilities necessary that allow expos and conventions to thrive and grow year after year. With 330,000 square feet of space available within its five massive exhibit halls and additional on-site real estate for smaller meetings, the Portland Expo Center regularly hosts major local events, such as the Annual Fall RV Show and the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show. The largest space, Exhibit Hall E, totals 108,000 square feet, with room for up to 640 10×10 exhibits, 9,000 theater seats, 5,280 classroom seats, or 6,240 banquet seats. The Portland Expo Center also offers A/V, Wi-Fi, catering and concession, parking, electrical, gas, ticketing, and other services to assist with events.

It’s located just a heartbeat away from the city center, surrounded by thousands of hotel rooms and retail opportunities. The Center recently became the northernmost stop for the Metropolitan Area Express, or MAX. The Portland Expo Center’s fascinating and vibrant legacy of livestock exhibitions, roller derbies, and international fairs continues to thrive today alongside the many bright entrepreneurs and visitors that gather for events on its campus each year.