We’re often best known for our record-setting 38 miles of pleasure beaches, ocean waves and serene bays, but planning your meeting in Virginia Beach puts you on solid ground and affords your attendees memorable meetings of all kinds. Able to host a wide range of events — including corporate retreats, executive board meetings, multi-venue conferences, large-scale conventions and sports events — Virginia Beach features a robust infrastructure that allows for easy access and transportation; an experienced and dedicated Convention Sales Team who can assist with logistics and planning; as well as comprehensive services and support that ensure the success of any meeting or event.
Between business events, attendees will find relaxation and entertainment from day to night, from the nearby Oceanfront to a thriving culinary scene to a choice of attractions and outdoor activities. Plus, meeting planners and attendees can feel great about meeting in Virginia Beach given our commitment to prioritizing sustainability across our diverse regions. Efforts range from promoting green building standards and renewable energy projects in the Town Center District to supporting local agriculture and sustainable dining.
From big events at the LEED Gold-certified Virginia Beach Convention Center, which boasts over 250,000 square feet of programmable meeting space, to roundtable breakout sessions with an ocean view, your style of meeting is at the top of our agenda. So get ready to create memorable experiences that tap into a range of diverse venues, choice of accommodations, engaging activities and coastal beauty that make Virginia Beach an ideal destination for any meeting or event. We can’t wait to get started.
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The Virginia Beach Convention Center
Situated just minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, this state-of-the-art facility offers over 250,000 square feet of flexible event space including a 150,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall and a 31,000-square-foot column-free ballroom. For breakouts, smaller meetings and groups there are numerous meeting rooms that can be configured to suit various events including a 147-foot glass tower with an observation deck that offers panoramic views.
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The Virginia Beach Convention Center consistently earns rave reviews, so check out the following videos from a few of our clients who share their exceptional experiences regarding the top-notch facilities, outstanding services and helpful team members.
Peggy Shandy Lane
A multi-venue conference planner, Peggy highlights easy access, proximity to the beach, walkable attractions and the helpful Virginia Beach team for successful planning.
Maureen Stengel
Hosting a legal education program, Maureen emphasizes the ability to support intensive programming with the added benefit of post-session beach relaxation and entertainment.
Dean Jones
Following a national conference, Dean notes growth and evolution of the finest Convention Center in the country, including the most professional team members he’s worked with globally.
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Why You Should Bring Your Next Meeting to Virginia Beach Town Center
The Town Center district of Virginia Beach is a hub for dining, nightlife, shopping, and the arts. With The Hilton Garden Inn and The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center located right among the shops, restaurants, and theaters, everything at Virginia Beach Town Center is walkable and easily accessible, making it the perfect spot…
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Virginia Green Travel Star Awards
Recognize Virginia Beach’s Commitment to Sustainability The prevalence of the ocean and inland waterways makes most people think of blue when considering Virginia Beach, but new awards received by the coastal city’s convention center should really make you think green. The Virginia Green Travel Alliance recently recognized the Virginia Beach Convention…
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Virginia Beach Meeting Planners are also Your Local Experts
It’s to be expected that the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau staff are well-versed in helping you design and book your next event in the coastal city. But it’s more than their job, it’s their livelihood. The majority of the team has 15+ years of local hands-on knowledge of…
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Virginia Beach takes meeting, and eating, very seriously. Being a locavore means decadent feasting, straight from the hands of the people who grow, catch and craft the best of what this coastal city has to offer for your next event. The city’s wide range of meeting venues is bountiful…
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