Trade Show News

Tokyo-based art collective teamLab will open its first permanent U.S. museum at OCVIBE in Anaheim by 2030, featuring a new 110,000-square-foot exhibition. The museum will be an integral part of the OCVIBE district, which is a 100-acre sports, entertainment, and arts development.

Tokyo-based art collective teamLab will open its first U.S. museum at OCVibe in Anaheim in 2030, a 100-acre mixed-use development around Honda Center. This announcement was made at a Visit Anaheim event, highlighting OCVibe's role in powering Anaheim's new chapter and its impact on the city's appeal for visitors and events. The development aims to integrate culture-centered experiences, dining, and public spaces, contributing to the overall visitor economy.

Natural Products Expo West 2027, with an expected 66,000 attendees, is anticipated to quickly fill hotels in the Anaheim Resort District, highlighting the significant hospitality impact of major trade shows on the area.

Natural Products Expo West 2027, running March 2-5 at the Anaheim Convention Center, is anticipated to quickly fill hotels in the Anaheim Resort District. With approximately 66,000 attendees, the trade-only show creates high demand for accommodation.

Natural Products Expo West 2027 is scheduled for March 2-5 at the Anaheim Convention Center, attracting around 66,000 attendees and quickly filling the Anaheim Resort District. Additionally, the flagship dining room of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel reopened in February 2026 after a full renovation, enhancing hospitality options for event visitors.

The JW Marriott Anaheim Resort, located near the Anaheim Convention Center, is hiring a Director of Housekeeping. This leadership role is crucial for maintaining high cleanliness standards across guestrooms, meeting areas, and public spaces, directly impacting the guest experience for convention attendees. The position involves managing staff, budgets, and compliance with operational procedures.

Visit Anaheim will host its inaugural Anaheim Innovation Roundtable (AIR) from November 10–12, 2026, bringing together 20 meetings professionals and industry leaders. The three-day forum will explore how infrastructure and investment can support future event business in Anaheim. This initiative aims to gather outside perspectives on the destination's next phase of development.

Visit Anaheim will host its inaugural Anaheim Innovation Roundtable from November 10–12, 2026, bringing together 20 meetings professionals and industry leaders to discuss how infrastructure and investment can support future event business in the destination.

Visit Anaheim is convening its first Innovation Roundtable with 20 event leaders to gather feedback on the future of meetings and convention infrastructure. This initiative aims to identify fresh opportunities and strengthen the destination's offerings for major events.

Jonathan Borrego has been named a finalist for the Anaheim City Manager position, with a potential start date of December 28. Borrego's extensive experience in city government leadership includes 29 years with the City of Anaheim, and he would oversee departments impacting the city's significant tourism and convention interests.

The 2027 NAMM Show will feature an expanded five-day schedule from January 26–30 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The global gathering will bring together music-industry professionals, brands, artists, and educators for product discovery and networking.

The Anaheim Electronics & Manufacturing Show (AEMS 2026) is scheduled for November 10–11, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center. MLCCAI, Inc. is a confirmed exhibitor, showcasing connected MLCC data and engineering research.

The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), North America's largest event for composites and advanced materials, is scheduled to take place in Anaheim in October 2027. The expo is expected to attract over 20,000 attendees.

The 2027 Bass Magazine Awards, sponsored by RCF, will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2027, at the ACC Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center. This event is an official on-campus component of The NAMM Show, celebrating influential artists in bass music.

MLCCAI, Inc. is a confirmed exhibitor at the Anaheim Electronics & Manufacturing Show (AEMS 2026), taking place November 10–11, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The event provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about MLCCAI's corporate ecosystem and AI-assisted engineering research platform.

The 2026 Anaheim D23 event, held from August 14 to August 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, featured over 50 panels across five stages and attracted more than 100,000 fans. This major fan event highlights the Anaheim Convention Center's capacity and capability to host large-scale, multi-faceted conventions, serving as a significant stage for both entertainment and commercial news.

Anaheim's Resort 2.0 Vision Draft proposes a 'Resort Ribbon' connecting Downtown Disney, the Convention Center, and GardenWalk, along with a 'Greenway' pedestrian zone. These conceptual plans could reshape the resort area and impact the Anaheim Convention Center's accessibility and surrounding infrastructure.

Japanese digital art collective teamLab plans to open its first permanent U.S. exhibition in Anaheim by 2030, as part of the 100-acre OCVibe entertainment and lifestyle development near the Honda Center.

Anaheim's welding market is experiencing growth due to ongoing construction and infrastructure projects. Notably, the Anaheim Convention Center's expansion is contributing to the demand for commercial structural installation work. This activity is part of a broader trend of development across the region.

Japanese digital art collective teamLab plans to open its first permanent U.S. exhibition in Anaheim, California, by 2030, as part of the OCVibe entertainment and lifestyle development. The 100-acre OCVibe development will feature entertainment venues, restaurants, retail spaces, residential properties, offices, and hotels.