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Shows 8Bit/Digi Oct 13, 2026 📍 San Jose

FanimeCon 2027 Registration Now Open for Memorial Day Weekend

Registration for FanimeCon 2027 is now open, with the convention scheduled to return over Memorial Day weekend, May 28-31, to the San Jose Convention Center and surrounding venues. Weekend badges start at $90, with prices increasing after January 31, 2027.
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OCP Global Summit 2026 Travel and Hotel Information Available for San Jose Event
Travel and hotel information is available for the 2026 OCP Global Summit, taking place October 12–15 at the San Jose Convention Center. The page provides details on nearby airports, parking, and hotel options for attendees.
NVIDIA GTC 2027 Dates and Hotel Information Released for San Jose
NVIDIA GTC 2027 is scheduled for March 14-18, 2027, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, with hotels near the venue expected to sell out quickly due to the event's scale.
The San José Declaration Sets Out Seven Priorities for Destination Competitiveness
The San José Declaration outlines seven commitments to strengthen destination competitiveness and track progress, focusing on demonstrating the value of events beyond economic impact.
Jaime Pressly behavior at hotel alarms fans
Actress Jaime Pressly was asked to leave the Signia by Hilton San Jose on August 27, 2026, leading to her withdrawal from an appearance at GalaxyCon at the nearby McEnery Convention Center. Witnesses reported disruptive behavior at the hotel, highlighting how personal incidents can affect public events and hospitality operations during conventions.
360 Residences Tower | LoopNet
The 23-story 360 Residences Tower in downtown San Jose, located directly across from the convention center, features ground-floor retail space. This development aims to enhance amenities for visitors and residents in the convention district.
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Santa Clara Considers Stricter Water and Air Standards for Data Centers, Impacting Regional Tech Infrastructure
Santa Clara officials are advancing plans for updated policies on data center development, focusing on new water and air quality standards. This regulatory shift in the region could influence the infrastructure supporting tech-focused trade shows and conventions.
Data-Tracked Giveaways Revolutionize Trade Show Product Sampling
A new report details how Bright.Blue partnered with Connect Marketplace to track product sampling via badge scans at trade shows, marking a shift towards integrating physical product trials with digital lead capture. This technology, which debuted in the U.S. at IoT Tech Expo North America in San Jose in May, aims to provide exact figures for giveaway engagement.
How Data-Tracked Giveaways Are Changing Trade Show Product Sampling
A recent report details how digital vending machines for trade show product sampling, which debuted at IoT Tech Expo North America in San Jose in May, are transforming event data capture. This technology integrates product sampling and prize giveaways with badge scanning to track attendee information.
Digital Vending Machines Debut at IoT Tech Expo North America in San Jose, Revolutionizing Trade Show Sampling
Bright.Blue's digital vending machines, designed for trade show product sampling, made their U.S. debut at the IoT Tech Expo North America in San Jose in May. This technology allows for data-tracked giveaways, linking product trials to attendee profiles via badge scans.
How to Turn Trade Show Swag Into Actionable Event Data
Bright.Blue, a UK-based company developing digital vending machines for trade show applications, debuted its technology in the U.S. at the IoT Tech Expo North America in San Jose, CA, in May.
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OCP Global Summit 2026 Takes Place at San Jose McEnery Convention Center
The Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit 2026 is taking place from October 12-15 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. NVIDIA announced new partnerships and contributions aimed at creating a common foundation for next-generation AI infrastructure during the summit.
Wiwynn Showcases Next-Gen AI Platforms, Thermal Engineering, and Optical Interconnect Technologies at 2026 OCP Global Summit
Wiwynn Corporation unveiled its latest AI infrastructure innovations at the 2026 OCP Global Summit, held at the San Jose Convention Center. The showcase, which took place on October 12, 2026, featured next-generation AI rack platforms, advanced thermal technologies, and co-packaged optics solutions.
Cisco Advances Scalability and Openness at OCP 2026
Cisco introduced new silicon, systems, and optical innovations at the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit 2026, held in San Jose, California. These announcements are aimed at advancing open AI infrastructure from rack-scale compute to distributed AI capacity.
TechEx North America 2027 to Convene Technology Leaders at San Jose McEnery Convention Center
TechEx North America 2027 is set to bring together technology leaders, transformation executives, and solution providers at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The event will feature over 250 exhibitors, 250 expert speakers, and 8,000 attendees across eight co-located technology events.
San Jose Small Business & Vendor Expo Announced for December 2026
The San Jose Small Business & Vendor Expo is scheduled for December 3-6, 2026, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. This in-person event will allow attendees to meet local makers, shop unique finds, and connect with small businesses.
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City of San Jose issues RFP for Convention Center Restrooms Upgrades Phase II
The City of San Jose has issued an RFP for Phase II of the San Jose Convention Center Restrooms Upgrades, with a deadline for proposals on October 8, 2026.
City of San Jose Seeks Bids for Convention Center Restrooms Upgrades Phase II
The City of San Jose has issued a solicitation for proposals for Phase II of the San Jose Convention Center Restrooms Upgrades Project, with a deadline for submissions by October 8, 2026. This project aims to enhance the convention center's facilities.