Palm Springs Convention Center

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Main photo: Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism

Situated in the iconic Coachella Valley, the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA, boasts 180,000 square feet of meeting space. The venue's fully carpeted Oasis Hall features more than 92,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space, while the adjoining Primrose Hall offers an additional 20,016 square feet. The PSCC's 15 meeting rooms and the California Grand Ballroom at the adjoining Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel provide ample space for breakouts sessions, meetings, and meals. Design lovers will lust after the abundance of Spanish Revival and Mid-Century Modern architecture as they explore the city that was a favorite getaway of the Rat Pack.

WHERE TO SLEEP
More than 1,600 hotel rooms are within walking distance of the PSCC, including the 410-room Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, which is attached to the venue. For a more boutique experience, check out The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn, which has hosted the likes of Albert Einstein, Shirley Temple, and Clark Gable.

WHAT TO EAT
Hit local favorite Sherman's Deli and Bakery for fresh-baked cinnamon bread French toast or its mouthwatering corned beef. Then woo clients with a taste of Paris at Le Vallauris, which has private dining options for up to 150 people. The convention center is a three-block walk from downtown, where there are numerous dining options.

HOW TO GET THERE
The Palm Springs International Airport is two miles from the PSCC, and many hotels offer complimentary shuttle service. Taxi rates begin around $13 to the convention center, or grab an Uber or Lyft for roughly the same cost. For quick and easy travel around the heart of Palm Springs, hop on the Buzz, a free trolley service available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

A nine-bay loading dock is located on the north end of the building.

The PSCC does not accept advance freight.

Crate storage is not permitted in exhibit halls or interior building areas.

PSAV is the exclusive provider of internet, telecommunications, and rigging services.

Savoury's is the venue's exclusive provider of food and beverage services.

Exhibitors must have certificates of flame resistance for all fabrics, carpets, and materials used in their exhibits.

Children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the exhibit halls or on the loading dock during load-in and load-out hours.

The venue's "Trash to Treasures" program donates leftover articles to local charities at the end of each trade show.

Displayed breech- loading firearms must be deactivated by removal of the firing pin or other alteration. Live ammunition, powder, and primers may not be brought into the exhibit hall.

Display vehicles must have a plastic drop cloth large enough to cover the entire undercarriage. Fuel levels cannot exceed one- quarter of a tank or five gallons, whichever is less.

Overnight parking of all private vehicles in the PSCC lots is prohibited.