The Water Expo

Broward County Convention Center is South Florida's premier waterfront convention and exhibition facility located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The venue recently completed a massive $1.2 billion expansion project in 2025, transforming it into one of the most modern and comprehensive convention centers in the United States. The expanded facility now boasts over 1.2 million square feet of total event space, including 350,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space, making it capable of hosting large-scale trade shows, conventions, exhibitions, and corporate events. The center features five ballrooms including a spectacular 65,000 square foot waterfront ballroom with panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway and cruise port. With 45 meeting rooms that can be configured in various ways, the venue serves diverse industries including technology, healthcare, automotive, marine, and consumer goods. The facility is LEED Gold certified, demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability while providing state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge amenities. Key facilities include a 1,500-space parking garage connected via covered skywalks, comprehensive audio-visual capabilities, high-speed internet infrastructure, and full-service catering through SAVOR. The venue's strategic location just 2 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 1.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale Beach makes it highly accessible for both domestic and international attendees. The center is interconnected with the new 801-room Omni Fort Lauderdale hotel and features a 6-acre outdoor tropical plaza, creating a complete convention district. As a cashless facility managed by ASM Global, it consistently hosts major conventions, sporting events, consumer shows, and corporate meetings, serving as a vital economic driver for Broward County's tourism industry.