Press Releases | Orange County Convention Center

MEGACON™ ORLANDO, THE SOUTHEAST’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER FAN CONVENTION, WRAPS UP A FUN AND FANDOM FILLED WEEKEND AT THE ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER - MAY 19-22, 2022

6/1/2022 10:32:00 AM|

More than 140,000 fans shattered attendance records and celebrated a weekend of all things fandom at MEGACON Orlando 2022. The Southeast’s most sought-after fan convention brought a star-studded celebrity lineup, cosplay encounters, endless programming and more to the Orange County Convention Center on Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Robust Return of Sporting Events at the Orange County Convention Center Serves Up $565 Million Economic Impact for Region

5/31/2022 9:00:00 AM|

Orlando, Fla. – (May 31, 2022) The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is hosting several large sporting events with an estimated 426,224 attendees and a projected $565 million in economic impact to the region during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Earth Day 2022 Takes Center Stage at the Orange County Convention Center

4/28/2022 3:00:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), in partnership with Orange County Government, hosted a week of sustainability-focused events for the community and employees honoring Earth Day during April 18-22.

Global Pet Expo 2022 Celebrates a Big Return as the Industry’s Premier Event and Marks its 18th Annual Show

4/21/2022 11:29:00 AM|

STAMFORD, CONN. (April 12, 2022) – The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) hosted the pet industry’s premier event and 18th annual Global Pet Expo on March 23-25, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. A return to a live and in-person three-day event, Global Pet Expo featured a show floor spanning 269,500 net square feet of exhibit space.

Orange County Convention Center Supports Affordable Housing Donations from 2022 Design and Construction Week

4/7/2022 12:34:00 PM|

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 7, 2022) - As the largest in-person tradeshow hosted at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) since the onset of the pandemic, Design and Construction Week held Feb. 8-10, 2022 left a lasting impact on a local non-profit agency.

STRONG SALES AT THE ORLANDO BOAT SHOW

3/30/2022 3:17:00 PM|

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 30, 2022) – The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) hosted the Orlando Boat Show March 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center. The highly anticipated show featured 20 of Central Florida's top boat dealers representing more than 80 manufacturers. Strong sales proved that consumer shows have returned in full-force.

Thousands Convene Throughout HIMSS22 for Education, Networking and Exhibition

3/24/2022 9:34:00 AM|

The 2022 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition hosted nearly 29,000 attendees in Orlando, Florida, and on HIMSS22 Digital for the education, innovation and collaboration they need to reimagine health and wellness for everyone, everywhere.

Orgill Kicks Off Dealer Market at the Orange County Convention Center

3/11/2022 10:46:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. (Mar. 11, 2022) – Orgill kicked off its Spring Dealer Market on Feb. 24, 2022, welcoming thousands of retailers to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, for its first in-person buying event in two years.

The Orlando Boat Show Cruises into the Orange County Convention Center March 25-27

3/2/2022 11:34:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. (Mar. 02, 2022) – The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) presents the Orlando Boat Show for a three-day event March 25-27, 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center, North Hall B. The highly anticipated show features 19 of Central Florida's top boat dealers representing more than 70 manufacturers.

KBIS, as part of Design and Construction Week, Celebrates Successful Event

2/15/2022 2:41:00 PM|

Orlando, FL– (February 15, 2022) – The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association wrapped it’s first in-person show in two years. The combined strengths of the NKBA and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), continuing their nine-year partnership to produce Design and Construction Week® (DCW), brought forth the first and one of the largest in-person events since the beginning of the pandemic.