Host Corporate Events & Meetings in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is an ideal city for corporate events, meetings, and conferences with its blend of modern facilities and stunning seaside locations. The city offers a wide range of venues from upscale beachfront hotels like The Ritz-Carlton and Harbor Beach Marriott Resort to unique spots such as rooftop event spaces and historic estates. With spacious convention centers like the Broward County Convention Center and professional services including catering, audiovisual support, and customizable event setups, Fort Lauderdale caters to all types of gatherings.

The city is easy to reach, served by a major airport and featuring numerous hotel options with meeting spaces. Let’s glance at some key facts that highlight why Fort Lauderdale is a smart pick for event planners.

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Fort Lauderdale at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 121
Average meal cost
USD 64
Largest hotel
1,200 rooms
Total hotels
96
Total rooms
12,831
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
800,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
350,000 sq. ft.

Highlights of Fort Lauderdale

Convention Center District

1. Convention Center District

Welcome to the Cvent Fort Lauderdale meeting planning guide, where you can find hotels, restaurants, and other meeting space and a wealth of Ft. Lauderdale meeting planning information.
Convenience & Affordability

2. Convenience & Affordability

Located less than 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International convention center and 1 mile from famous Fort Lauderdale Beach Centrally located in South Florida, Fort Lauderdale is only 30 minutes north of MIA and 30 minutes south of PBI, 3 hours south of Orlando
The Venice of America

3. The Venice of America

From Broadway plays and musicals at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, to internationally-acclaimed exhibitions at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, the city is home to an array of stimulating exhibits.

Popular Convention Centers

Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center
Situated overlooking Fort Lauderdale's beautiful Port Everglades seaway, this Fort Lauderdale meeting facility offers bountiful amenities, stunning vistas and world-class service. The center features 600,000 square feet of flexible function space, capable of providing the latest in audio and video services. In addition, the 1,300-square-foot Executive Teleconference Suite is well equipped for high-end video conferencing.
The five-star food service department is available to design a customized menu to tempt the taste buds and delight the senses. Ice sculptures, buffet service, or fine dining can all be provided by the expert chefs and dutiful staff.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is easily accessible from both I-95 and US 1, and is situated minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the Port Everglades, the 2nd largest cruise port in the world. Parking is available at the 2,500-space Port Everglades parking garage, easily accessible through two enclosed skywalks.
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Convention center space
556858 sq. ft.
Largest room space
121211 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
350000 sq. ft.