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The Moscone Center, San Francisco

San Francisco Moscone Center
With over 700,000 square feet of exhibit space and 106 meeting rooms, the Moscone Center is San Francisco's prevailing location for meetings and exhibitions. Built in 1981 and set in the heart of the business district, the Moscone Center hosts nearly one million conference, trade show and convention participants every year. As one of the only convention centers in the nation focused on being eco-friendly, the Moscone Center prides itself in being involved in the community. It was the 2004 recipient of the Green Power Leadership Award, an award honoring the use of on-site renewable energy applications. By recycling leftovers like paper, magazines, and even food, the Moscone Center has been able to save more than 1,200 tons of waste from entering into the environment.

In 2003, the center opened three exhibit halls, the Moscone North, the Moscone South, and the three-level Moscone West hall. Between the three halls, there are six primary exhibit spaces. The North Hall holds two of the six exhibit spaces, consisting of 181,400 square feet of exhibit space. The South Hall provides two exhibit spaces, totaling 260,560 square feet. The West Hall is perhaps the most impressive space, expanding to almost an entire city block with three levels that reach 110 feet above street level. The first floor of the West Hall dedicates close to 100,000 square feet to exhibit space with an additional 199,432 square feet of flexible space on its second and third levels.

Moscone Center Meeting Room

All of the Moscone Center's meeting rooms are equipped with hi-tech sound systems and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. The Center also offers many other amenities including Wi-Fi, event management, a business center, theatrical and lighting services and in-booth broadcasting. Regardless of the complexity of an event, the Moscone Center's primary preferred caterer, SMG, is prepared to take charge. SMG has been providing world-class food and beverage services throughout the Bay Area for over 20 years.

The Moscone Center provides convenient access to downtown San Francisco's many hotels and restaurants and is located within walking distance of 20,000 hotel rooms. Regional transportation is stress-free with BART and MUNI Metro stations just a few blocks away. A recent announcement by American Airlines makes airport travel painless as well; visitors will now be able to check luggage and print boarding passes without leaving the grounds of the convention center. The Yerba Buena Gardens, a public park featuring an assortment of restaurants and museums, is located directly above the Moscone Center providing an ideal break away from the stress of meetings and tradeshows.

747 Howard Street
San Francisco, California 94103
Phone: 415-974-4000

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Named after Bill Graham, an infamous 1960's rock promoter, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium offers unmatched services that are complemented by its aesthetic charm. With its hand-carved granite exterior, the Center has served as a historical landmark for San Francisco's Beaux Arts district since 1915. The auditorium is praised for its ability to transform its space to meet the requirements of any event. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium has hosted everything from NBA games and boxing events to black tie galas and a Democratic National Convention, in addition to numerous concerts, tradeshows and just about any conceivable event.

The Civic Center's dome level provides 31,140 square feet of column-free exhibit space. The Center also holds 36 private meeting rooms that offer 22,000 square feet of meeting space. The 7,000-seat hall features state-of-the-art audio-visual and sound equipment. The professional Auditorium Staff is creative and flexible, promising to monitor every event detail to ensure flawless execution. In addition to a full-service food and beverage team, the Center even has a carpentry team that is available to assist with the building, designing, and renting of any necessary props.

The Civic Center can be found on Market Street between the city's Financial District and the elegant Castro area. Its neighboring buildings include the San Francisco City Hall, Davies Symphony Hall, the San Francisco Main Library and the War Memorial Opera House. Overnight accommodations are readily available in this historic district; more than 5,000 hotel rooms can be found within 10 blocks of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. San Francisco's MUNI Metro, Bay Area Rapid Transit Systems and MUNI Bus System are conveniently located just steps outside the auditorium door. Parking in the area is a breeze with an abundance of garages surrounding the Center.

99 Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-974-4060

South San Francisco Conference Center
Situated just north of the airport and only a 20-minute drive from Silicon Valley, the South San Francisco Conference Center provides state-of-the-art facilities capable of supporting events of any size. Approximately 16,500 square feet of meeting space and 6,300 feet of pre-function space, including a dramatic four-story atrium lobby, are available for reservation. The 13,500 square foot Grand Ballroom can be separated into as many as 10 meeting rooms providing the ideal set-up for a full-day meeting with breakouts. All meeting spaces are located on the ground level of the Conference Center.

In 2005, the South San Francisco Conference Center completed massive renovations, including the replacement of all carpeting, the painting of all walls, and the addition of chic and modern lighting features. Every meeting room is column-free to allow for the most versatility possible. Sound-proof walls, complimentary wireless connectivity, full-service catering, complimentary parking and the availability of private offices for event staff are just a few of the amenities that make this conference center a popular choice for meetings and events in the San Francisco area.

The center's administrative personnel are available to fulfill any request 24 hours a day. Knowledgeable and conscientious event coordinators support every aspect of the event planning process, from standard set-up needs to custom requests. The South San Francisco Conference Center is only 15 minutes away from downtown and is surrounded by an array of affordable hotels; more than 3,000 rooms are available for reservation.

255 S. Airport Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: 650-877-8787

Chinese Culture Center
With the goal of cultivating an understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture and history, as well as its role in the development of the United States, the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco was created in 1965. Located on the third floor of the Hilton, the center sits between the Financial District and Chinatown. The Culture Center attracts an audience comprised of visitors from San Francisco's large Chinese population and the greater Bay Area, as well as from across the United States.

The Culture Center offers a total of 20,000 square feet of space with a 299-seat auditorium and a 2,935 square-foot colonnade. The center also houses a bookstore, classroom, and offices. Exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art, craft fairs, performances of Chinese Opera and dance, art workshops, tours and Chinese language classes provide visitors with enriching cultural opportunities. For those interested in reserving the Center's auditorium or classrooms, all requests should be submitted directly to the Hilton.

750 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 415-986-1822

Other convention centers in San Francisco, California region

Sir Francis Drake Hotel

450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-392-7755

San Francisco Marriott

55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-896-1600

Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF

1675 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: 415-514-4674

AMA's Executive Conference Center

55 Fourth Street, 2nd Level
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-442-6708