Broward County Convention Center
About us
Planner Note: Please send inquiries for the Convention & Visitors Bureau for hotel properties and other venues to the CVB listing in Cvent. Greater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward County Convention Center's $1.3 billion expansion offers meeting planners endless possibilities. 1.2 million sq ft of space including 350,000 sq ft of exhibit space, a 65K waterfront ballroom, 6-acre outdoor tropical plaza, 801 room OMNI headquarter hotel and a water taxi and yacht charter dock. Known as the "Venice of America", the venue offers panoramic water views through a soaring glass wall of the cruise port and the waterway. The conference and meeting space on three levels of expansive architecture and distinctive décor. The exhibit hall divides into 3 sections, there are two ballrooms and 23 meeting rooms that can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of any group. Proud to be one of the first LEED Gold Certified Convention Centers in the county, which includes saving water and energy, increasing recycling and waste diversion efforts, and conducting sustainable purchasing. Phase 2 of East expansion will be complete in 2025: Hotel package: The Convention & Visitors Bureau offers the Lauderdale Convention Collection, a partnership with six upscale hotels located within a short distance to provide up to 2,700 rooms. Participating hotels include the Hilton Marina, Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Renaissance, B Ocean, Embassy Suites. 801 room OMNI Headquarter hotel
Venue Details
Amenities
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable walls
- Staging area
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
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Meeting rooms
Floor Plans
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
920 sq. ft. 33 x 29 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 87 | - | 60 | 87 | 54 | |
722 sq. ft. 32 x 24 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 98 | - | 60 | 98 | 60 | |
20,316 sq. ft. 190 x 112 sq. ft. | 25 ft. | 2100 | - | 1580 | 2100 | 1380 | |
536 sq. ft. 22 x 26 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 66 | - | 40 | 66 | 39 | |
1,508 sq. ft. 29 x 52 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 133 | - | 110 | 133 | 84 | |
790 sq. ft. 32 x 24 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 98 | - | 60 | 98 | 60 | |
9,527 sq. ft. 140 x 67 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 990 | - | 630 | 990 | 864 | |
113,448 sq. ft. 425 x 269 sq. ft. | 30 ft. | 5800 | - | 5800 | - | - | |
9,619 sq. ft. - | 20 ft. | - | - | - | - | - |
Location
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Additional Information
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LEED GOLD CERTIFIED MEETING SPACE STATS: -Total space 1.2 million sq ft - Exhibit space 350,000 sq ft -Expo Floor 1,720 (10x10) Booths -Expo Theater Style 30,000 - largest ballroom 65,000 sq ft (waterfront) -Theater (number of seats): 7,159 New Ballroom -second largest ballroom 31,639 sq ft -Theater (number of seats): 3,500 Grand Ballroom -Number of meeting rooms: over 50 MEETING SPACE TECH FEATURES: -Fiber-optic, Cat 5 and Cat 6 infrastructure throughout the facility; six and 12 strand fiber-optic backbone. -Ethernet connections in meeting rooms, exhibit spaces and lobby areas; high-speed internet access via a -MetroEthernet Circuit (250 MBPS); LAN data speeds at 250 MBPS and up to 1 GBPS; onsite internet support and 24/7 network monitoring provided in House. -Event network design assistance available (individual LANs and VPNs connect floor-to-floor, room-to-room and booth-to-booth); video conferencing capabilities (two-way video can be placed anywhere within the facility and connected to one or more locations). -Audio & recording capabilities; computerized multiple line information displays are available throughout the facility. -High-speed Wi-Fi available for purchase. -Reliable cell service throughout. MARKETING SERVICES: -65 In-house Digital Monitors available for branding, sponsorship and wayfinding. In-house graphic design and programming capabilities. -Marketing services to include advertising, signage, social media, PR and in-house digital design/programming. -In-house Production, Audio & Visual Services LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS -Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport - 3 Miles from Convention Center -Fort Lauderdale Beach - 1.5 Miles from Convention Center -Close to world class dining, shopping, attractions, culture and entertainment -Transportation Options - Airport, Port Everglades Seaport, Brightline Train, Water Taxi, Trolley, Taxi, Uber/Lyft and more.
Broward County Convention Center Frequently Asked Questions
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Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
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What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
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Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
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