Event News
- Pizza Tomorrow and Florida Restaurant Show expand length of showon October 30, 2024
Restaurant Events, LLC, producers of the Pizza Tomorrow Summit and Florida Restaurant Show, have announced that the two trade shows and conferences will expand to a three-day format starting in 2025. The two premier events for the pizza,restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry, will take place from Sunday, November 2 - Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The co-located events will feature 300+ exhibitors, offering thousands of attendees the latest innovations in food, beverage, kitchen equipment, and tech solutions. One admission gives pizzeria, restaurant, and foodservice professionals access to both shows. Read more
- TSNN Exclusive: Interview with Visit Orlando CEO Casandra Matej Reveals Exciting Developments and Opportunities for Eventson October 30, 2024
What’s trending for meetings and trade shows in Orlando, Fla.? At IMEX in Las Vegas, we sat down with Visit Orlando CEO Casandra Matej, who shared some insights about the city's growth and its continued dominance as a top destination for events and meetings in North America, as ranked by Cvent. Read more
- New features at IAAPA Expo 2024on October 30, 2024
Set to take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, US, from November 19-22, this year’s event will see the addition of a number of new experiences. Read more
- IAAPA Expo adds drone shows, Halloween market, Hall of Fame soireeon October 30, 2024
New activities have been incorporated into the IAAPA Expo, which returns to the Orange County Convention Center in November. Read more
- New Woman-owned Brewery opening at ICON Parkon October 25, 2024
Pop the bubbly! An Orlando-based, woman-owned brewery is bringing a new experience for wine lovers to the Orlando Entertainment District. The Winery and Tasting Room by Brewlando is now open at ICON Park. 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
