Press Releases | Orange County Convention Center

ICAST 2021 “Reels” In Business for the Orange County Convention Center

7/27/2021 12:10:00 PM|

ORLANDO, Fla. – (July 27, 2021) Produced by the American Sportfishing Association, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) is the world’s largest sportfishing trade show. The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) welcomed back this premier industry event for the ninth year. Hosting 10,850 attendees from July 20-23, 2021, ICAST generated an economic impact of $27.9 million for the region.

Orange County Convention Center Hosts Leading Tile, Stone and Wood Flooring Trade Show

7/16/2021 1:22:00 PM|

Orlando, FL (July 16, 2021) – The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) welcomed back Coverings – the largest international ceramic tile and natural stone conference and showcase in North America. Managed by Taffy Event Strategies, Coverings 2021 featured the latest trends, innovations and products in the tile and stone industry, and had nearly 10,000 registered attendees for this year’s event. Held from July 7-9, Coverings 2021 co-located with the National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA...

Orange County Convention Center Hosts Record-Breaking AAU Volleyball Event

6/30/2021 10:50:00 AM|

Orlando, FL (June 30, 2021) – Marking the largest event to date hosted at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), the Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) 48th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships welcomed more than 135,000 attendees across two weeks, from June 18-29, 2021, creating an estimated economic impact of $173.3 million for the region.

Orange County Convention Center Welcomes Leading Auto Glass Industry Event

6/23/2021 5:19:00 PM|

Orlando, FL (June 23, 2021) – Auto Glass Week™ (AGW), the only worldwide event created and designed specifically for the auto glass original equipment (OE) and aftermarket, repair and replacement industries, welcomed 1,500 attendees to the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from June 7-9, 2021.

Orange County Convention Center Welcomes Back Veterinary Meeting and Expo

6/15/2021 3:22:00 PM|

Orlando, FL (June 15, 2021) – The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) proudly welcomed back the North American Veterinary Community’s (NAVC) 38th annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX). Featuring a hybrid meeting with virtual component, show organizers welcomed nearly 7,700 in-person veterinary professionals from June 6-9, creating $19.8 million of economic impact for the community.

Orange County Convention Center Event Manager Janice Reindl Recognized with Public Health Hero Award for Vaccination Site Efforts

5/20/2021 11:15:00 AM|

Orlando, FL (May 19, 2021) – Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, along with Florida Department of Health in Orange County Director Dr. Raul Pino recognized Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) Event Manager Janice Reindl with Orange County’s Public Health Hero Award today at the Orlando International Airport.

Aviation Week Network’s MRO Americas wrapped up in Orlando with a sold-out conference and 8,500 registered attendees

5/3/2021 11:17:00 AM|

NEW YORK (May 3, 2021) – The aviation MRO community gathered in Orlando last week, in-person for the first time in over a year at Aviation Week Network's 26th Annual MRO Americas (#MROAM). The event was held at the Orange County Convention Center with a sold-out conference and more than 8,500 registered attendees, with more than 75% opting for the in-person experience. The aviation community generated nearly $20 million into Orlando’s economy. The event was co-located with the Military Aviatio...

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER AND XPODIGITAL ANNOUNCE NEW DIGITAL SIGNAGE PARTNERSHIP

4/26/2021 8:02:00 AM|

Orlando, FL (April 26, 2021) – The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Xpodigital, a leading provider of digital signage solutions for events and hospitality, to provide comprehensive, customized digital advertising and signage services to OCCC events.

Orange County Convention Center Welcomes the ASD Road Show

4/16/2021 10:06:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 16, 2021) – Affordable Shopping Destination (ASD) Market Week, which is owned and produced by Emerald, has taken its show on the road. Hosting a two-day live events in Orlando, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) recently welcomed the ASD Road Show from April 8-9, 2021.

Florida Volleyball Challenge Hosts 600 Teams at the Orange County Convention Center

4/13/2021 10:34:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 12, 2021) – The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) welcomed back the ASICS Florida Volleyball Challenge from April 9-11, 2021. Held at the OCCC since 2005, this year’s event hosted a record 25,000 attendees with a projected $32 million of economic impact for the community.