Host Corporate Events & Meetings in San Francisco

San Francisco is an outstanding destination for corporate events, meetings, and conferences. The city blends cutting-edge infrastructure with a dynamic local culture shaped by innovation, creativity, and scenic coastal views. From stylish hotels and flexible meeting spaces to modern convention facilities and inspiring outdoor settings, San Francisco offers options for gatherings of every size. The city is easy to reach, supported by major airports and efficient transit networks that make getting around seamless.

Known for its diverse communities, sustainable practices, and forward-thinking spirit, San Francisco provides an engaging atmosphere and professional support to help events succeed. Let’s take a quick look at some key facts and numbers that highlight why San Francisco stands out as a top choice for event planners.

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San Francisco at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 243.98
Average meal cost
USD 36
Largest hotel
1,921 rooms
Total hotels
253
Total rooms
35,708
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
1,137,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
56,294 sq. ft.

Highlights of San Francisco

About San Francisco

1. About San Francisco

Our iconic city has consistently ranked among the top travel and meeting destinations in the world. With flexible venues, vibrant neighborhoods, luxury hotels, Michelin dining, plentiful green spaces, and ideal weather, there has never been a better time to meet and believe in San Francisco.
Top Features for Planners

2. Top Features for Planners

San Francisco hosts meetings of any size, from self-contained to citywide, with 250+ hotels, 60+ with meeting space, and 19K rooms within steps of The Moscone Center. SFO—named Best Airport in North America by Business Traveler Magazine in 2024—is only 1`3 miles from the city center.
Plenty To See, Do, and Experience for Groups

3. Plenty To See, Do, and Experience for Groups

From Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge to Lombard Street and Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco’s world-class reputation shines. With 40 Michelin stars in 27 restaurants, top-rated U.S. walkability, and unforgettable experiences, groups get more than meetings here—they make lifelong memories.

Popular Convention Centers

The Moscone Center
Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, The Moscone Center is more than a premier event venue; it’s a global model for sustainable meetings. It is the city’s leading venue for meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and conventions, welcoming nearly one million attendees annually.

Offering 1,137,000 sq. ft. of total event space, including 502,440 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space, the center offers three expansive ballrooms, one of which is a striking 56,294 sq. ft. column-free space. Attendees can gather in 202,000 sq. ft. of naturally lit pre-function lobbies, enjoy 25,000+ sq. ft. of secure outdoor terraces, and access 120 flexible meeting rooms designed to accommodate events of every scale, with sustainability built into every detail.

The Moscone Center sets the national standard for green convention centers. From recycling and resource-efficient design to energy conservation and eco-conscious purchasing, its commitment to sustainability is comprehensive. It also features:

Less carbon emissions per delegate than any major convention center in North America.
Recovery of 15 million gallons of groundwater annually for reuse in the Center, irrigating neighborhood parks, and street cleaning.
The largest rooftop photovoltaic (solar panel) array in San Francisco.
Zero-emissions electricity.
Daylight harvesting to offset electrical lighting.
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Convention center space
600493 sq. ft.
Largest room space
502490 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
502000 sq. ft.