Event News
- Orlando: An Ever-Evolving Meeting Destinationon January 15, 2025
For the seventh year, Orlando has secured top billing on Cvent’s list of the best meeting destinations in the U.S. It should come as no surprise, though, as Orlando is home to not only one of the country’s largest convention centers but some of the most popular theme parks, attractions, and experiences in the world. Read more
- Industry welcome reception, sponsored by Johnnie-O, features runway Fashion Show on opening night of the 2025 PGA Showon January 15, 2025
The 2025 PGA Show, Jan. 21-24 in Orlando, Fla., will conclude the first day of exhibits on Wednesday, Jan. 22, with an Industry Welcome Reception, sponsored by Johnnie-O, featuring the annual runway Fashion Show at THE | RETREAT on the PGA Show Floor, located in Hall E at the Orange County Convention Center. Read more
- Live From PCMA CL 2025: What's New in Orlandoon January 15, 2025
From a new 100,000-square-foot ballroom at the Orange County Convention Center—among other improvements as part of an expansion breaking ground by 2026—to property updates such as the addition of 120,000 square feet of meeting space at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, there’s lots going on in Orlando. Read more
- Visit Orlando Announces New Board Chairon January 14, 2025
Visit Orlando announced the appointment of Barb Bowden as Chair of its Board of Directors through December 31, 2026. Previously serving as Chair-Elect, Bowden will now lead strategic guidance and act as a key advisor to Visit Orlando, a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to branding, marketing and selling the Orlando destination globally. Read more
- Central Florida leaders work toward the next phase for SunRail, Sunshine Corridoron January 14, 2025
In May 2024, SunRail celebrated its 10-year anniversary, with trains running 61 miles across 17 stations in Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties.The original vision for the commuter-rail line has been fulfilled. Now leaders are working towards the next phase for SunRail, a plan known as the Sunshine Corridor. Read more
OCCC Blog
- Construction Conference Pivots to Meet Safely at the Orange County Convention Centeron February 26, 2021
The Florida Transportation Builders’ Association (FTBA) hosted its annual Construction Conference at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from Feb. 22-23, 2021. The hybrid event was a testament to successfully hosting live events under modified operations at the OCCC. Read more
- Stronger Together: Informa Markets, Clarion Events and Tarsus Group Bring a Little Magic to Orlandoon February 16, 2021
Continuing to sustain new business and economic growth for the Central Florida region, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) recently welcomed MAGIC Pop-Up Orlando, OFFPRICE Orlando Market, and WWIN Orlando Showcase for three-days of face-to-face fashion buying and selling. Read more
- Model for Meeting Safely at the Orange County Convention Center: The Central Florida International Auto Showon January 26, 2021
Successfully hosting more than fifty events since March, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has demonstrated a model that makes it is possible for live events and conventions to continue Meeting Safely in Orlando. Read more
- Connecting Communities with Confidence at the Orange County Convention Centeron December 14, 2020
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) continues move forward to find innovative ways to embrace its new normal to continue Meeting Safely Today for a Stronger Tomorrow. Read more
- Meeting Virtually at the Orange County Convention Center: Academy 2020on November 4, 2020
Throughout its rich 37-year history, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has gained a reputation for excellence and innovation. Driven by a team of experts, the Center continues to adapt to emerging needs, expectations and technologies to benefit conventions, trade shows and events. Read more
