From busy show floors and educational sessions to networking opportunities and special events, there is always something happening at The Center of Hospitality.But in Central Florida, there is one more thing that visitors should plan for – the weather. Florida is known for sunshine, warm temperatures and blue skies, but the forecast can change quickly. A bright morning can turn into an afternoon shower, and warm outdoor temperatures can feel very different once you step inside an air-cond...

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has officially closed the books on a historic 2025–2026 fiscal year. With every event hosted, the Center set the stage for connection, creativity and community impact – driving record-breaking growth for its customers and the region.From Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026, the OCCC proudly hosted 185 events, welcomed 2.3 million attendees and generated an astounding $5 billion in economic impact for Orange County and the Central Florida region....

Arriving at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is often the beginning of an exciting day.Maybe you are an attendee heading to your first session, an exhibitor preparing for a busy show floor, or a visitor trying to meet colleagues between events. With two expansive buildings, countless meeting rooms, exhibit halls, concourses, entrances and amenities, knowing where to go can make all the difference.That is where the OCCC’s Interactive Floor Plan (IFP) comes in. Designed to make n...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) hosted more than 1,200 local brides and grooms on Sept. 20, 2020 for the Florida Wedding Expo. Continuing to reimagine and reshape the future of events at the OCCC, show planners strategically modified traditional operations to prioritize the safety of attendees, exhibitors and employees.

In July, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) earned its Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation. Recognized as the gold standard of safe venues, the OCCC was amongst the first in the nation to earn this industry-esteemed certification, providing third party validation from the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA).