Trade Show News

San Francisco's tourism recovery is accelerating, with the Moscone Center playing a crucial role, expected to host 38 events in 2026 and generate approximately 674,000 hotel room nights. The city projects 24.2 million visitors and $9.9 billion in spending for 2026, with further growth anticipated in 2027, bringing the city closer to pre-pandemic tourism levels.

The Hilton San Francisco Financial District will serve as the conference hotel for the 2027 SASS Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 4–9, 2027. SASS has reserved a block of rooms at a special conference rate of $189 per night, with a reservation deadline of March 30, 2027. The hotel's location offers convenient access to various San Francisco neighborhoods and cultural attractions for attendees.

The FIFA World Cup generated an estimated $850 million in economic impact for the Bay Area, with San Francisco County capturing $240 million. This impact stemmed from spending by FIFA, teams, and visitors on hospitality, retail, and service sectors, supporting approximately 5,100 full-time equivalent jobs across the region.

The Pokemon World Championships and PokemonXP fan convention, held at Moscone Center in San Francisco on August 28, 2026, contributed to strong demand for US hoteliers.

U.S. hoteliers experienced strong demand during events like the FIFA World Cup and the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco. However, they expect a more subdued performance for the remainder of the year as they enter the fall season.

The Hotel Council of San Francisco will host its annual Holiday Luncheon and Toy Drive on December 4, 2026, at The St. Regis San Francisco. This event brings together hospitality stakeholders and city officials for networking and community giving.

Nearly 1,000 San Francisco parking attendants with Teamsters Local 665 overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year master contract on October 8, 2026, securing improved wages, benefits, and workplace protections.

Moscone Center has published its Telecommunications Order Form 2026, detailing advance rates for wired and wireless internet and telephone services for exhibitors. Moscone Facility Services is the exclusive provider, with prices ranging from $800 to $15,995 for orders placed 10 business days before an event.

Camtek Ltd. will host an Investor & Analyst Breakfast Presentation on October 14, 2026, during SEMICON West in San Francisco. The event will feature presentations on the company's growth strategy, technology roadmap, and financial outlook.

The Rigaku Group will showcase its latest semiconductor metrology solutions at SEMICON West 2026, taking place October 13–15 at Moscone Center in San Francisco. Rigaku aims to demonstrate how its X-ray technologies support semiconductor manufacturing across its lifecycle, addressing process challenges and manufacturing needs.

TechCrunch Disrupt is listed to take place from October 13-15, 2026, at Moscone West.

Microsoft Ignite is scheduled to be held from November 17-20, 2026, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

The AI Engineer World's Fair, which recently concluded at Moscone Center with approximately 7,000 attendees, announced plans to return to the same venue and size in 2027. The organizer, swyx, stated the focus for the upcoming year will be on optimizing the existing space rather than further expansion.

SEMICON West 2026, a major semiconductor industry trade show, is taking place from October 13-15, 2026, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, expecting over 35,000 attendees and 1,500 booths.

The AI Engineer World's Fair recently hosted approximately 7,000 attendees at Moscone Center in San Francisco, with organizers announcing that the 2027 edition will return to the same venue, week, and size, focusing on optimization rather than expansion.

Moscone Facility Services, the exclusive internet provider for Moscone Center, has published its 2026 Telecommunications Order Form. The form details advance rates for wired and wireless internet services for exhibitors, with prices ranging from $800 to $15,995, requiring orders 10 business days prior to an event.

The SFMTA issued a transit and traffic advisory for October 1-7, 2026, indicating intermittent delays and lane closures due to ongoing construction projects. Importantly, work will be paused near Moscone Center during major events and conventions. This measure aims to minimize disruption for attendees and ensure smooth operations for trade shows.

The SFMTA issued a transit and traffic advisory on September 30, 2026, stating that construction work near Moscone Center would be paused during major events and conventions. This measure aims to mitigate delays and lane closures, ensuring smoother operations for attendees.

Moscone Center recently reopened after major construction, hosting events like Amazon Ads' 'unBoxed' conference. The venue's transformation allowed for creative build-outs, making the massive convention space feel intimate.

The SFMTA announced transit and traffic advisories for San Francisco, noting that construction work near Moscone Center will be paused during major events and conventions to minimize disruption.