Press Releases | Orange County Convention Center

Orange County Convention Center announces search for new Executive Director

3/22/2019 11:00:00 AM|

Orange County Government and the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) today announced the opening of the search for a new Executive Director to lead the nation’s second-largest convention center. This position is responsible for the overall planning, marketing, operations, and activities of the OCCC to ensure a positive economic impact on the community.

Orange County Convention Center hires Owner’s Representative for North-South Building Improvements

1/23/2019 4:00:00 PM|

The Orange County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners approved the Orange County Convention Center to enter into contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for owner’s representative services in execution of the North-South Building Improvements.

Smart City Networks to Install New WiFi Network at the Orange County Convention Center

1/16/2019 12:00:00 PM|

Largest Capacity Wireless Install Ever in a Convention Center - Smart City Networks recently began the installation of one of the largest wireless networks ever deployed in a convention center in North America this month at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), in Orlando, FL.

Orange County, Fla. renews Food and Beverage partnership with Centerplate at Orange County Convention Center

12/18/2018 10:00:00 AM|

Centerplate will remain the exclusive food and beverage provider for the Center of Hospitality after the Orange County Board of County Commissioners awarded them a new contract in November.

I/ITSEC Leaders Extend Agreement to Host Annual Conference in Orlando through 2030

10/25/2018 5:30:00 PM|

Officials from the National Training and Simulation Association, Orange County Government and the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) today announced a 10-year extension of their agreement to host the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando through 2030.

Orange County Convention Center moves forward with North-South Building Improvements

10/23/2018 9:00:00 AM|

The Orange County Convention Center leadership team continues work on the planned North-South Building Improvements after a budget for the projects has been approved.

OCCC awarded International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) Art of Show Award for 2017

2/23/2018 10:29:00 AM|

The Orange County Convention Center was selected as first place winners in the Convention Center Promotion category in the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Art of the Show 2017 competition.

Orange County Convention Center named Distinctive Achievement Award winner by Association Conventions & Facilities magazine

5/2/2017 1:00:00 AM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has once again been recognized by Association Conventions & Facilities magazine as one of the best convention centers in the country. The OCCC was voted by the publication’s subscribers and is a 2017 Distinctive Achievement Award winner, an honor the center also received last year.

Orange County Convention Center purchases top-of-the-line automated external defibrillators, plans installation process

4/20/2017 1:00:00 PM|

Reaffirming its deep commitment to public safety, the Orange County Convention Center is installing new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the West and North/South concourses.In total, 44 Powerheart G5 AED machines will be installed at the convention center in the coming months.

Orange County Convention Center nabs top honors in annual International Association of Exposition and Events Art of the Show awards

3/10/2017 12:00:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center was selected as first place winners in the Convention Center Promotion category in the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Art of the Show 2016 competition.