Press Releases | Orange County Convention Center

9th Annual Florida Kids and Family Expo

7/19/2024 11:57:00 AM|

Families can attend this indoor event and meet with organizations and companies in the fields of education, sports, entertainment, home, services, medical and dental, insurance, toys, products, and so much more. While parents, caregivers, and kids discover what’s possible in Central Florida living, they can also enjoy a day of family fun including over 10 Fun Zones, 4 Stages of Live Entertainment, Character Meet and Greets, Animal Interactions like petting zoos, pony rides, and more.

Future Business Leaders of America Gears Up for Record-Breaking National Leadership Conference

6/24/2024 3:06:00 PM|

Next week, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will transform the Orange County Convention Center into a hub of innovation, leadership and opportunity – developing 17,000 middle school, high school and college students into the leaders of tomorrow at this year’s National Leadership Conference (NLC)

34 Teams + 400 Volunteers = 21,000+ Backpacks for Students

6/18/2024 3:37:00 PM|

While summer ushers in a season of sun and fun, it also marks the beginning of A Gift for Teaching’s Ready for Back-to-School campaign. This community giveback campaign is powered by three initiatives designed to prepare local students with the supplies and excitement they need to begin the next school year with success.

Orlando Celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day

4/11/2024 11:07:00 AM|

Orlando, continually ranked as the top meetings destination in the country by Cvent, will join the annual worldwide recognition of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), April 11, and champion the benefits and impact of professional meetings and events held in the destination.

AAHOACON24 Emerges as Pivotal Event for Hotel Owners Worldwide With Wave of Exciting Firsts

4/8/2024 2:49:00 PM|

AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the largest hotel owners association in the world, is leading the way again.

THE ORLANDO BOAT SHOW RETURNS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER APRIL 5-7, 2024

4/3/2024 3:38:00 PM|

The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) presents the Orlando Boat Show for a three-day event on April 5, 6, and 7, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center, North Hall B.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, returns to Orlando for 71st South Atlantic Regional Conference

3/27/2024 2:14:00 PM|

Thousands of members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® will descend on the metro Orlando area, mobilizing voters and feeding the community, ahead of its 71st South Atlantic Regional Conference, April 3-7, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center. More than 6,000 members from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are registered to attend.

Sports Business Journal Unveils the 2024 Best Sports Business Cities for Attracting and Hosting Events™

3/18/2024 3:09:00 PM|

Sports Business Journal (SBJ) presents its much-anticipated 2024 Best Sports Business Cities (BSBC) rankings, a comprehensive analysis focusing on U.S. cities that have demonstrated recent success in attracting and hosting a diverse array of sporting events.

71st PGA Show Signals a Big Year Ahead for Golf

2/12/2024 10:29:00 AM|

More than 31,000 golf industry professionals from 89 countries and 50 U.S. states came together to meet with more than 1,000 golf companies and brands at the 71st PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, Jan. 23-26, 2024. With the continued upswing in consumer golf participation, the PGA Show signaled a bullish year ahead for the $102 billion golf industry.

VMX 2024 Showcased Groundbreaking Innovations in Veterinary Medicine to Provide the Best Care for Pets Around the World

1/23/2024 10:00:00 AM|

New technologies including AI, breakthroughs in pet medications with better outcomes and students scrubbing in as vet docs for a day among highlights at world’s largest and most comprehensive veterinary conference