Orlando

ORLANDO

Major Trade Show Venues in Orlando

Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)

  • Description: Located on International Drive, the OCCC is a massive facility with 7 million square feet of space and 2.1 million square feet of exhibit space.
  • Notable events: It hosts many of the city's largest trade shows, including the IAAPA Expo (amusement and attractions industry), PGA Show (golf industry), and VMX (veterinary industry).
Orange County Convention Center
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Other major venues

  • Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center: Offers over 400,000 square feet of event space with unique theming.
  • Orlando World Center Marriott: Features 450,000 square feet of event space across 74 meeting rooms and ballrooms.
  • Rosen Shingle Creek: A conference resort that includes a large amount of ballroom and breakout space.

Major Trade Shows & Events in Orlando

Other notable shows

  • AIAA SciTech Forum & Exposition: A key event for aerospace sciences.
  • ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM): Focused on advanced manufacturing.
  • BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition: For information and communications technology professionals.
  • ASI Show Orlando: An event for the promotional products industry.
  • Florida Dental Convention (FDC): A convention for dental professionals.
  • I/ITSEC: The Inter-Service/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference.
  • Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC): A conference for education technology.
  • Small Business Expo: Brings together entrepreneurs and businesses from various industries.

SEE Exhibit Services in Orlando

SEE provides complete exhibit solutions for exhibitors attending shows at GWCC, AmericasMart, Cobb Galleria Centre, and regional hotels.

Services include:

  • Custom exhibit design & fabrication
  • Turnkey rentals (10x10 through large island booths)
  • Shipping & logistics management
  • Installation & dismantle supervision
  • Rigging planning & AV integration
  • Graphics production
  • Storage between shows
  • Promo products, apparel, and Essentials kits

Your entire exhibit program is managed by one team with national coverage and deep experience in the Atlanta show ecosystem.

Exhibiting Tips for Orlando

Hotels Near the Orange County Convention Center

Connected and very close

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Other nearby hotels

Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando: Close to the convention center.
Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center: Located nearby.
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Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area: Situated in the area.
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Renaissance Orlando At SeaWorld: Located near the convention center.
Avanti International Resort: Another option in the vicinity.
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Restaurants & Things to do in Orlando

The Hampton Social– Orlando ($$$)

  • Cuisine: Coastal-inspired New American and seafood dishes.
  • Features: Lively atmosphere with live music, an outdoor patio, and private dining rooms.
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Kavas Tacos + Tequila($$$)

  • Cuisine: Mexican.
  • Features: Can accommodate large groups (over 500 guests), and offers a fun atmosphere with live entertainment, including DJs and a mariachi band. The menu includes a 3-foot taco board for sharing.
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Taverna Opa($$$)

  • Cuisine: Greek.
  • Features: Vibrant atmosphere with live belly dancing, known for being able to accommodate large corporate groups.
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The Capital Grille ($$$$)

  • Cuisine: Steakhouse.
  • Features: Known for its formal setting and dry-aged steaks, making it ideal for business dinners and special occasions. Reservations are recommended.
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Maggiano's Little Italy ($$)

  • Cuisine: Italian-American.
  • Features: Offers classic, family-style Italian dishes and can host large private parties
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Yard House($$)

  • Cuisine: New American.
  • Features: High-end sports bar with an extensive menu, a large list of draft beers, and a lively atmosphere. Located in ICON Park.
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After Hours & Group Activities

  • Nighttime Kayaking: Join Epic Paddle Adventures for a sunset paddle or a glowing paddleboard and clear kayak tour through Lake Ivanhoe. During the summer, they also offer bioluminescent tours.
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  • Night Airboat Tours: For a true Florida experience, book a nighttime airboat tour with Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures to see alligators when they are most active.
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  • Dinner Shows: For a combination of dinner and entertainment, consider The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show or the Vegas-style Teatro Martini Adult-Only Dinner Show, which features magicians, comedians, and jugglers.
  • After-Hours Safari: Take a Starlight Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to view over 30 species of African wildlife at night using night-vision devices. A theme park ticket is not required.

Orlando Fun Facts

  • Original Name: Before it was called Orlando, the area was known as Jernigan, after the first permanent settlers, Aaron and Isaac Jernigan, who moved there in 1843.
  • A Nameless Mystery: There are several theories about how Orlando got its current name, including being named after a character in Shakespeare's play As You Like It or a soldier named Orlando Reeves who died in the Seminole Wars, but no official documentation exists to confirm any single origin story.
  • Lethal Weapon 3 Came to Town: Orlando's old City Hall building was demolished on camera for the opening scene of the 1991 blockbuster movie Lethal Weapon 3
  • The "Juice" Could Have Been Magic: When Orlando was awarded an NBA franchise in 1986, a local contest was held to name the team. Finalists included the "Heat," the "Tropics," the "Juice," and the "Magic." The name Orlando Magic was ultimately chosen.
  • Citrus Hub: The Orlando area was the main hub of Florida's citrus industry until a severe freeze in the late 1800s caused farmers to move their operations further south.

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