Press Releases | Orange County Convention Center

The Orlando Boat Show Docks at the Orange County Convention Center September 5-7, 2025

8/18/2025 3:11:00 PM|

The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) presents 21 of Central Florida’s top boat dealers and more than 500 boats from 80+ manufacturers when the Orlando Boat Show returns to the Orange County Convention Center’s West Concourse, September 5–7. From family-ready pontoons and sport boats to fishing favorites and luxury cruisers, the show highlights one of Florida’s largest water-based lifestyles under one roof with exclusive, show-only pricing and incentives.

AAU and Orange County Convention Center Set To Host World’s Largest Volleyball Tournament

6/10/2025 3:03:00 PM|

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is set to host the annual AAU Junior Volleyball National Championships from June 13 to July 7, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). The 24-day event is expected to bring approximately$825.5 million in economic impact to Central Florida this year based on 325,500 estimated attendees.

UNIVERSAL EPIC UNIVERSE, UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW THEME PARK, IS NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN – UNLOCKING PORTALS TO FIVE ASTOUNDING WORLDS FILLED WITH EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES

6/2/2025 12:48:00 PM|

Let the Epic adventures begin! Universal Orlando Resort celebrates the grand opening of its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe – marking the official debut of one of the most innovative and immersive theme parks ever created and the first major theme park to open in Orlando in 25 years.

OCCC Celebrates the Award-Winning Growth of the Pizza Tomorrow Summit

5/16/2025 2:38:00 PM|

For the second consecutive year, the Pizza Tomorrow Summit has earned a coveted spot on Trade Show Executives’ Fastest 50 growing Trade Show list. This recognition highlights the summit’s rapid expansion and increasing influence within the pizza industry.

InfoComm 2025 Will Showcase Technologies and Trends Shaping the Future of Conferencing and Collaboration

5/2/2025 2:22:00 PM|

InfoComm’s conferencing and collaboration program will feature more than 40 sessions with experts from Google, Microsoft, Zoom, and additional leading companies. The trade show floor will include over 200 companies showcasing conferencing and collaboration solutions, from AI-powered meeting assistants to multi-camera solutions.

Orange County Convention Center’s Grand Concourse Expansion to Begin Construction in 2026

3/27/2025 10:00:00 AM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) embarked on a $560-million expansion project that will bring an additional 44,000 square feet of meeting space and a 100,000-square-foot ballroom to the North-South Building. Construction for the Grand Concourse Expansion will begin in 2026 and is expected to finish in 2029.

The Orlando Boat Show Cruises into the Orange County Convention Center April 4-6

3/20/2025 2:38:00 PM|

The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) presents the Orlando Boat Show, a three-day event on April 4, 5 and 6, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center, North Hall A. The highly anticipated show features 21 of Central Florida's top boat dealers representing more than 80 manufacturers, with approximately 600 boats on display and 30 marine industry exhibitors — the largest boat show yet! 

Orange County Convention Center Conducts Full-Scale Safety Exercise to Prepare for Security Threats

2/14/2025 4:36:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) recently conducted a full-scale safety exercise to test their emergency response plans to a complex coordinated attack impacting the convention center.

Orange County Convention Center Hosts Historic Solar Panel Giveaway

2/1/2025 10:42:00 AM|

In a groundbreaking initiative to promote sustainability and reduce E-waste, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has partnered with Orlando-based environmental nonprofit, IDEAS For Us, to distribute nearly 6,000 decommissioned solar panels to Florida residents and fellow nonprofit organizations at no cost.

Largest PGA Show in 15 Years Attracts More than 33,000 Industry Professionals to Drive Booming Golf Business in 2025

1/30/2025 1:42:00 PM|

More than 33,000 golf industry professionals from 94 countries and 50 U.S. states came together to meet with more than 1,100 participating brands at the 72nd PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, Jan. 21-24, 2025. With the continued growth of the recreational game, the PGA Show reached its largest size since 2009, pointing to a highly optimistic outlook for the $102 billion golf industry in 2025.