Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
Venue Description
The Broward County Convention Center features new amenities and technology, excellent food and beverage offerings, and versatile conference space and exhibit halls for meetings and conventions of all sizes. The 600,000-square-foot LEED Gold-certified facility is adjacent to Fort Lauderdale's beautiful waterways.
Buzz
Located in Port Everglades, minutes from the airport, hotels, restaurants, shopping, cultural activities, and natural wonders with warm weather year-round, it's the convention center meeting planners love.
Memorable Moments
The Broward County Convention Center was the first convention center in Florida to be LEED certified and third existing building in the U.S. to achieve LEED Gold. In 2002, a $34 million expansion added 230,000 square feet, bringing the center to a total of 600,000 square feet.
Testimonials
“The staff is very supportive in helping us grow the largest boat show in the world. They do everything possible to accommodate the size and scope of our show, even when we're bringing 40-foot boats into exhibit rooms and foyers.”– Dane Graziano, Chief Operating Officer, Show Management
Clients
Cruise Lines International Association, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, National Retail Federation, National Urban League, Pri-Med, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Government Meeting Professionals, NFL, Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition, National Pavement Expo
Awards
LEED Existing Building Gold, Prime Site Award, World's Top Convention Center, Top 25 Convention & Weekly Sites, AUSA Citation for Exceptional Service, and honors from Meetings and Conventions Magazine, Trade Show Executive Magazine, and South Florida Business Journal
Partners
SAVOR, AlliedBarton, CCLD Networks, Edlen Electrical, Everlast Productions
Affiliations
International Association of Venue Managers, Professional Convention Management Association, American Society of Association Executives, Meeting Professionals International, National Association of Consumer Shows
Buzz
Located in Port Everglades, minutes from the airport, hotels, restaurants, shopping, cultural activities, and natural wonders with warm weather year-round, it's the convention center meeting planners love.
Memorable Moments
The Broward County Convention Center was the first convention center in Florida to be LEED certified and third existing building in the U.S. to achieve LEED Gold. In 2002, a $34 million expansion added 230,000 square feet, bringing the center to a total of 600,000 square feet.
Testimonials
“The staff is very supportive in helping us grow the largest boat show in the world. They do everything possible to accommodate the size and scope of our show, even when we're bringing 40-foot boats into exhibit rooms and foyers.”– Dane Graziano, Chief Operating Officer, Show Management
Clients
Cruise Lines International Association, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, National Retail Federation, National Urban League, Pri-Med, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Government Meeting Professionals, NFL, Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition, National Pavement Expo
Awards
LEED Existing Building Gold, Prime Site Award, World's Top Convention Center, Top 25 Convention & Weekly Sites, AUSA Citation for Exceptional Service, and honors from Meetings and Conventions Magazine, Trade Show Executive Magazine, and South Florida Business Journal
Partners
SAVOR, AlliedBarton, CCLD Networks, Edlen Electrical, Everlast Productions
Affiliations
International Association of Venue Managers, Professional Convention Management Association, American Society of Association Executives, Meeting Professionals International, National Association of Consumer Shows
Spaces
Entire Venue Space
Area: 600,000
Min. capacity: 1350
Max. capacity (standing): 1800
Floridian Ballroom Combined
Area: 20,316
Min. capacity: 870
Max. capacity (standing): 2100
Max. capacity (seated): 1160
Grand Ballroom Combined
Area: 31,639
Min. capacity: 1500
Max. capacity (standing): 3566
Max. capacity (seated): 2000
Hall A
Area: 64, 887
Min. capacity: 2685
Max. capacity (standing): 5080
Max. capacity (seated): 3580
Hall B
Area: 43,018
Min. capacity: 1680
Max. capacity (standing): 3572
Max. capacity (seated): 2240
Hall C
Area: 42, 774
Min. capacity: 1680
Max. capacity (standing): 3572
Max. capacity (seated): 2240
Hall D
Area: 48, 847
Min. capacity: 1890
Max. capacity (standing): 4353
Max. capacity (seated): 2520
Markets
Miami/South Florida
Categories
Address
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
33316
Fort Lauderdale, FL
United States
