Convention Centers
Convention center space
328,909 sq. ft.
Largest room space
255,000 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
255,000 sq. ft.
Planning an Event in Portland
Enjoy no sales tax alongside cosmopolitan amenities and Pacific Northwest scenery.
Portland at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 152
Average meal cost
USD 69
Largest hotel
600 rooms
Total hotels
101
Total rooms
15,593
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
465,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
34,200 sq. ft.
Highlights of Portland
1. Tax Freeeeeee
With no sales tax on anything, Portland lets you stretch your budget while delegates indulge. That means no sales tax on food and beverage, audio/visual and facility rentals, to name a few. Plus, it's automatic--no paperwork required!
2. Spacious, Beautiful (and Sustainable) Convention Center
The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) became the nation’s first LEED-certified meeting facility in 2004, and went LEED Platinum in 2014. Renovated in 2019, the OCC offers 255,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, 50 meeting rooms totaling 55,000 sq ft and two ballrooms totaling 60,000 sq ft.
3. Happy Planner, Happy Delegates (and Lots of Them)
You’re already a hero; meeting in Portland will catapult you to super status. The city’s welcoming culture and famous food scene delights delegates, and Travel Portland’s award-winning service keeps planners smiling.