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16 B M & T ••• September/October 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com San Jose Convention Center 367,526 sq. ft. of total Convention Center space 165,000 sq. ft. total contiguous exhibit space 143,000 sq. ft. of column-free exhibit space Room for 1,000 10' x 10' booths 35,194 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom and 22,000 sq. ft. Executive Ballroom 104,566 sq. ft. of prefunction space Up to 43 meeting rooms with capacities from 50 to 3,900 in theater style seating As the flagship of San Jose's convention facilities, the Convention Center offers plenty of versatile space which can be configured to fit a vari- ety of event needs, from tradeshows and corporate launches to general sessions and banquets and beyond. The Convention Center is networked with nearby venues to help events expand seamlessly into whatever envi- ronment your gathering requires. The Center can easily serve as the stand alone hub of your event or be combined with any number of other unique facilities. Located in the Downtown core with its own parking garage, the Center is connected to two hotels and within walking distance of 5 addi- tional hotels, multiple visual and performing arts facilities and an abun- dance of restaurants. Montgomery Theater 468 seating capacity, including 5 designated wheelchair seats Built in 1936, the Montgomery Theater retains its historic charm and offers audiences an intimate experience for every performance. An elegant space for meetings and events, the Theater also hosts a variety of local cul- tural and performing arts organizations. Located across the street from the Convention Center, transportation and parking are made easy with a Light Rail stop at the Theater entrance and several pay lots across the street. San Jose Civic 2,850 maximum GA seating capacity, with flexible seating configuration, including designated wheelchair and companion seats Located directly across the street from the Convention Center, the San Jose Civic has classic Spanish mission style architecture and is an easy fit for a full range of events including general sessions, large meetings, evening galas, banquet dinners, cocktail receptions and performing arts events. Built in 1934, the duallevel Civic completed a multi-million dollar renova- tion in 2011. California Theatre 1,122 seating capacity, including up to 14 designated wheelchair seats The California Theatre is one of the best examples of motion picture houses from the late 1920s and adds glamour and class to any meeting, film screening, concert or private party. The Theater boasts comfortable seating and great acoustics inside the main theater and features three addi- tional meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audio and visual technology. The Theater, with its grand foyer and courtyard, provides an elegant option for presentations, post meeting events or cocktail receptions. Center for the Performing Arts 2,674 seating capacity, including 8 designated wheelchair seats and 6 designated companion seats 150 capacity of the Ridder Lounge The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and completed in 1972, sits just across the street from the Convention Center. If your meeting calls for a show or presentation, the beautiful, comfortable and flexible Center for the Performing Arts is your ticket. Complete with full-service box office, concessions and top-notch audio visual capabilities, the Center for the Performing Arts offers duel level, continental-style auditorium seating (no center aisle) with a capacity of up to 2,674. The exclusive Ridder Lounge and President's Club are perfect areas for breakout sessions, pre-post event cocktail receptions, or media room for that red carpet, VIP event. South Hall 80,000 sq. ft. column-free exhibit space Accommodates approximately 4,800 people at 10-person rounds, 11,000 in theater seating capacity Accommodates approximately 376 10' x 10' booths Whether utilized for groups that need a little room to grow in conjunc- tion with the Convention Center or as a stand-alone venue, South Hall accommodates a variety of types of groups, consumer shows, general ses- sion speakers, special events and more while staying in the Downtown core. Extremely flexible and transformable to a group's unique needs, South Hall adds 80,000 sq. ft. to the Convention Center and Cultural Facilities campus. C E N T E R O F A T T E N T I O N 520,000 SQ. FT. TOTAL MEETING AND EVENT SPACE IN TEAM SAN JOSE MANAGED VENUES