Trade Show News

The Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in Chula Vista was highlighted during South County's economic development week as a key contributor to stimulating the region's economy. Local politicians emphasized the role of such projects in fostering economic growth and partnerships in the southern San Diego area.

Sunstone Hotel Properties reported that its recent renovation of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront's meeting space is already positively impacting the company's booking velocity for convention business.

A 2027 planning guide highlights San Diego's convention center campus, including the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, and Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, as a 'sleep-meet campus' for multi-day corporate conferences. These venues offer extensive event inventories and walkable hotel rooms, making them suitable for programs requiring morning sessions and evening receptions.

Event Escapes provides information on hotels for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) 2027, which will be held from February 9-11 at the San Diego Convention Center. It notes that rooms near the venue sell out quickly.

Mews is hosting an invitation-only 'Hotel Data Lunch: San Diego Edition' for hotel owners, general managers, and revenue leaders. The working session aims to provide data-led insights into hotel performance and strategies for improving profitability.

Chef Josh Peavey has been promoted to Executive Chef at the San Diego Convention Center, overseeing culinary operations for meetings, conventions, and trade shows. He will lead the Sodexo Live! staff in menu development, food quality, and safety protocols across two kitchens.

San Diego-based corporate event planning company, GoGather, released its 2027 Corporate Events Trends Guide, offering insights and research-backed findings for the upcoming year. The guide emphasizes creating more experience-driven events focused on engagement and intentional planning.

San Diego-based corporate event planning company, GoGather, has released its 2027 Corporate Events Trends Guide, offering insights and research-backed findings on creating more experience-driven and engaging events.

Pinnacle Live is seeking a Sales Coordinator for the Omni San Diego Hotel to assist the Venue Director and Sales Director in driving sales efforts. The role involves generating scopes of work, quotes, proposals, and contracts for AV products and services.

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter announced the promotion of Joshua Javier to Executive Chef. In this role, Chef Javier will oversee all culinary operations, including banquet services for meetings and events, enhancing the hotel's reputation as a premier destination for hospitality in downtown San Diego.

SMX Advanced, an advanced search marketing conference, is scheduled to come to San Diego for the first time ever from March 17-19, 2027. The event will offer training on SEO, GEO, PPC, and AI for experienced marketers.

The CLEANTECH FORUM - NORTH AMERICA 2027 will take place from January 25-27, 2027, at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort. It is listed in the updated trade show calendar for the region.

ACCESS MBA - SAN DIEGO 2027 is scheduled for January 24, 2027, at the InterContinental San Diego. This event is part of the comprehensive exhibition overview for San Diego in 2026-2027.

The SMALL BUSINESS EXPO SAN DIEGO 2027 is slated for September 10, 2027, at the Sheraton Hotel & Marina. This event is included in the 2026-2027 trade show schedule for San Diego.

Energy Storage North America 2027 will be held concurrently with Intersolar North America from February 9-11, 2027, at Z Excenter. It is part of the upcoming exhibition schedule for San Diego.

The San Diego Convention Center was awarded Gold in the 2026 Prevue Visionary Awards, recognizing its excellence in the meetings and events industry. This accolade highlights the venue's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for planners and attendees.

The San Diego Convention Center received a Gold award in the 2026 Prevue Visionary Awards, recognizing it among the best U.S. convention centers. This adds to its growing list of industry recognitions for the year.

Sunstone Hotel Investors reported that the recently completed renovation of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront's meeting space is already positively impacting the company's booking velocity. This renovation contributes to the hotel's strong performance in convention business.

The San Diego Convention Center was awarded Gold for Best U.S. Convention Center in the 2026 Prevue Visionary Awards, as voted by meeting planners and event professionals.

DPR Construction, a major California construction firm, has highlighted its involvement in the San Diego Convention Center Expansion as one of its notable projects. The company emphasizes its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable practices in its construction endeavors.