Convention City Spotlight
Greater Fort Lauderdale
Events Reimagined by the Water
Why Greater Fort Lauderdale?
Greater Fort Lauderdale delivers the scale and accessibility today’s planners expect. The Broward County Convention Center offers 1.2 million square feet of total meeting space, supported by 38,000 hotel rooms destination wide. With an average daily rate of $200 and more than 32 million annual passengers through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the numbers speak for themselves.
Major Meeting and Event Venues
Broward County Convention Center & Omni Fort Lauderdale
The Broward County Convention Center is a fully expanded, 1.2 million-square-foot facility with 350,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, multiple ballrooms and waterfront views throughout. Directly connected, the 801-room Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel adds seamless access to meeting space, dining and resort-style amenities.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
This world-renowned entertainment destination is anchored by the iconic Guitar Hotel, offering expansive meeting and event spaces alongside high-energy nightlife, gaming and dining. With over 120,000 square feet of flexible function space, multiple ballrooms and state-of-the-art production capabilities, it supports everything from large-scale conferences to upscale receptions.
The FORT Pickleball
One of the largest pickleball facilities in the country and the first of its kind, The FORT offers a fresh waterfront setting for group events and teambuilding. Combining tournament-level courts with social spaces and customizable event experiences, the facility features a quasi-beach and lake to tie the destination together.
FTL War Memorial Auditorium & Baptist Health Iceplex
This versatile complex pairs a historic auditorium with a modern ice facility that serves as the practice location for the Florida Panthers NHL team. Ideal for receptions, performances and sporting events, the venue brings a unique edge to traditional meeting formats. The onsite restaurant, The Federal, offers modern American food throughout the day and the dynamic space allows for creative event planning for both small and large-scale gatherings.
Pier Sixty Six Resort
An iconic waterfront resort with indoor and outdoor event spaces overlooking a mega-yacht marina, Pier Sixty Six Resort is renown for its distinctive setting. It offers an elevated backdrop for meetings, receptions and special events. From fine dining to rotating rooftop lounges, this location is a fit for every gathering.
Water Front and Center
Greater Fort Lauderdale offers planners a newly expanded, waterfront meetings hub anchored by the 1.2 million-square-foot Broward County Convention Center and the connected Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel. A 6.5-acre waterfront plaza on-site adds dynamic outdoor event space.
Located just minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and adjacent to Port Everglades, the district provides seamless access to walkable hotels, nearby beaches and experiences across the destination’s extensive network of waterways. And with nearby Water Taxi access, guests can continue to explore the rest of the destination both inland and along the coast.
There's More to Explore
After the sessions wrap, Greater Fort Lauderdale keeps the momentum going. Hop on the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi for a laid-back way to explore the waterways, with stops near Las Olas Boulevard’s shops, galleries and restaurants. The culinary scene delivers at every level, from waterfront dining to Michelin-recognized experiences and rooftop spots with a view.
For a change of pace, unwind along 24 miles of beach, browse local shopping districts, catch a live sporting event or head west for an airboat ride through the Everglades Holiday Park.
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Contact:
Mike Pouey, VP Business Development & Sales Operations
(954) 765-4466
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