Trade Show News

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco are set to host a conference on November 16, 2026, to evaluate the economic impact of new technologies, including AI, to inform the Federal Reserve's policy judgments.

The 2026 INFORMS Annual Meeting at Moscone Center South is offering hotel accommodations and discounted airfares through United and Southwest Airlines, with a room block cutoff date of October 8, 2026.

The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport is facilitating group bookings for the San Francisco SBK Congress 2026, which is set to occur from November 19-24, 2026, offering discounted rates and amenities for attendees.

The Museum of Illusions is set to open its San Francisco location at 735 Market Street on November 13, bringing interactive exhibits and optical illusions to the heart of downtown. Located near Moscone Center and Yerba Buena Gardens, this new attraction enhances the offerings of the convention district.

The Hotel Council of San Francisco and Northern California lists upcoming hospitality and networking events, including an exclusive evening on travel, fashion, and a city ready for its close-up on October 29, 2026, and their Annual Holiday Luncheon and Toy Drive on December 4, 2026. These events aim to foster community and industry innovation.

Joe Alegre has been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas. Alegre brings over 30 years of hospitality experience, including previous sales and management roles in San Jose and Santa Clara.

The Hotel Council of San Francisco will host its Annual Holiday Luncheon and Toy Drive on Friday, December 4, 2026, at The St. Regis San Francisco, offering networking opportunities for the hospitality community.

An OpenAI logo was displayed at the Moscone Center during the Dreamforce 2026 technology summit in San Francisco on September 17, 2026. This detail, while not the main focus of the article, indicates the presence and relevance of major tech companies and their events within San Francisco's convention landscape. The article primarily reports on OpenAI's significant funding, underscoring the broader tech industry's activity.

San Francisco Travel announced updates to its Board of Directors and executive leadership team, including key personnel responsible for convention sales and tourism development. The organization continues its mission to promote San Francisco as a top global destination for conventions and leisure travel.

The San Francisco Travel Association updated its Board of Directors, including the General Manager of Moscone Center, Leonie Patrick, and the Meetings and Conventions Council Chair, Markus Treppenhauer, General Manager of Fairmont San Francisco.

Winter FancyFaire 2027, a reimagined trade show experience for the specialty food industry, will take place January 17-19 at the Moscone Center, featuring over 1,000 exhibitors. The event promises enhanced sampling, product discovery, and networking opportunities.

The San Francisco Peninsula announced the return of Flavors of the Peninsula for its second year, scheduled for January 21–31, 2027. The region's official Destination Marketing Organization provides convention services and site selection assistance.

ScentFest® SF will return June 4-6, 2027, at the San Francisco Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, following a successful inaugural 2026 event that drew over 4,100 attendees and 132 perfume houses. Post-event surveys indicated strong attendee and exhibitor satisfaction, with many exhibitors reporting sales covering their costs.

Conference Alerts has compiled a list of four upcoming hospitality conferences in San Francisco for the years 2026-2027, serving as a resource for industry professionals.

SF Travel's convention calendar includes Microsoft IGNITE 2026 (November 17-20) at Moscone Center and the AGU26 Annual Meeting (December 7) at a hotel venue, among other upcoming events.

The Moscone Center in San Francisco has deployed AI City kiosks, an AI-powered assistance product, to offer personalized guidance and real-time assistance to visitors. This technology aims to enhance the on-site experience at the convention center.

LiveX AI has deployed its AI City product, including an AI-powered kiosk, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. This technology aims to provide AI-powered assistance in physical spaces, expanding beyond traditional digital interfaces.

Backdropsource provides details on Moscone West, an exhibition and convention center in San Francisco, highlighting its three-level exhibition hall and its operation by ASM Global/Legends Global. The venue's calendar for 2026-2027 lists events primarily focused on technology.

TransSolutions highlights its involvement in the Moscone Center South expansion in San Francisco, which significantly increased the convention facility's capacity. The firm conducted detailed micro-simulation analyses to ensure efficient patron circulation, vertical transportation, and curbside operations for peak event conditions.

The article details BŌK Modern's contribution to the Moscone Convention Center Expansion in San Francisco through its architectural metal fabrication. It credits Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP and Mark Cavagnero Associates Architects as the project's architects.