Table of Contents
- Exhibition Halls
- 350,000 Sq. Ft. Contiguous Exhibition Space
- Level 1 Exhibit Hall Metrics
- Floor Utilities & Rigging
- Loading Docks, Marshaling & Freight Logistics
- Freight Bays & Drive-In Doors
- Marshaling Yard & Security
- Ballroom & Outdoor Activation Capacities
- Event Planning, RFP & Hotel Blocks
- Submit an RFP & Coordinate Staging
- Event Sales & Date Availability
- Exhibitor & Attendee Lodging
Exhibition Halls
350,000 Sq. Ft. Contiguous Exhibition Space
Level 1 Exhibit Hall Metrics
- Total Exhibit Area: 350,000 contiguous sq. ft.
- Hall Configurations: Divisible into 4 separate halls (A, B, C, D)
- Ceiling Clear Heights: 30 ft to 33 ft throughout
- Floor Load Capacity: 350 lbs per sq. ft. live load
- Standard 10×10 Booths: Accommodates up to 1,800+ booths
- Registration Concourses: Expansive daylight-lit lobbies
Massive Contiguous Scale
Floor Utilities & Rigging
- Utility Floor Boxes: 30-ft grid spacing (Electric, Water, Air, Drain)
- Electrical Service: 120V, 208V, and 480V 3-phase power
- Data & Telecom: High-density Gigabit fiber & Wi-Fi 6 coverage
- Overhead Rigging: Engineered dead-hang points across all halls
Comprehensive Trade Floor Utilities
Loading Docks, Marshaling & Freight Logistics
Freight Bays & Drive-In Doors
- Loading Docks: 19 covered freight bays equipped with hydraulic dock levelers.
- Drive-In Access: Direct roll-up door access allowing semi-trucks and heavy equipment directly onto the floor.
- Door Clearances: Oversized overhead doors up to 20 ft in height for massive marine displays and boat show tenders.
Direct Floor Freight Access
Marshaling Yard & Security
- Marshaling Yard: Dedicated off-street staging yard accommodating multi-rig queues during move-in/move-out.
- Exhibitor Freight Elevator: Heavy-duty service elevators servicing Level 2 and Level 3 ballroom pre-function areas.
- 24/7 Security Gate: Controlled checkpoint access via Eisenhower Blvd.
Efficient Move-In Logistics
In addition to the 350,000 sq. ft. main exhibit floor, the Broward County Convention Center campus features over 1.2 million sq. ft. of total versatile meeting space, including four expansive ballrooms and an outdoor waterfront activation plaza.
Ballroom & Outdoor Activation Capacities
- Atlantic Ballroom (Waterfront): 65,136 sq. ft. — holds up to 7,159 attendees with panoramic Intracoastal views.
- Grand Ballroom: 31,872 sq. ft. — divisible into 8 breakout sections for general sessions up to 3,800 guests.
- Floridian Ballroom: 20,316 sq. ft. — natural daylight pre-function area, holding up to 2,400 guests.
- Outdoor Waterfront Plaza: 6-acre open-air park for evening concerts, receptions, and outdoor exhibits.
Event Planning, RFP & Hotel Blocks
Submit an RFP & Coordinate Staging
Event Sales & Date Availability
Request space availability, floor plan CAD files, and banquet pricing for trade shows and conferences.
Direct Planner Sales Inquiries
Exhibitor & Attendee Lodging
Secure room blocks at the attached 801-room Omni Fort Lauderdale headquarters hotel or along 17th Street.