DCi Destination Spotlight: Anaheim, CA

West Coast Cool

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DCi is the creative solution that powers your event. Tap into our expertise and discover in-person program concepts your attendees are looking for in Anaheim, California.

The DCi Difference

As your unparalleled resource, Destination Concepts inc. brings together the best of our area with intelligent design, thoughtful collaboration and, most importantly, unbridled passion for creating the industry’s most talked-about events. In our over 25 years of business, we’ve built the largest on-the-ground team in Southern California, while maintaining a boutique-minded approach and heavily investing in organic talent for unmatched value-add.

25+ years of Experience // 10,000+ Events // 1M+ Wowed Attendees

Why Anaheim

 This destination is where imagination meets historic charm, offering something for every attendee.

 A variety of experiences await, from foodie fun to theme park thrills. This destination has a lot to discover!

 Choose from a total of 131 hotels ranging from luxury resorts to conference-centric properties.

 The Anaheim Convention Center is the largest exhibit facility on the West Coast, with a recently renovated 1.15 million sq. ft.

 Take a day trip to the coast for excursions ranging from a day at the beach to cruising on a yacht.

Lift

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is approx. 16 miles. Long Beach Airport (LGB) is approx. 20 miles

Los Angeles International (LAX) is approx. 34 miles.

Recommendations

BEST TIME OF YEAR: With a fair-weather climate, meetings and events happen yearround in this region. The Summer months see an uptick in leisure travel so rates and occupancy could be higher.

Beyond its epic theme parks and perfect weather, Orange County is celebrated for outdoor dining, entertainment and beach-bound adventure.

Trip Advisor

The Anaheim Convention Center

The award-winning Anaheim Convention Center reigns as the largest exhibit facility on the West Coast

Total facility area: 1 8 million square feet

Exhibit space: Over one million square feet

Seating space: Arena seating for 7,500

Meeting rooms: 99

Meeting space: 352,000 square feet

Three ballrooms: 238,000 square feet total

Pre-function lobby space: 222,192 square feet

Outdoor event space: 200,000 square feet

Awards:

• 2021 Best Convention Center (over 1 million square feet of exhibit space) by EXHIBITOR Magazine

• 2021 Centers of Excellence Award by EXHIBITOR Magazine

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design GOLD Certification by the U S Green Building Council

• 2020 Centers of Excellence Award by EXHIBITOR Magazine

• 2020 Best Expansion/Renovation Project by EXHIBITOR Magazine

• 2018 Best Convention Center, Smart Stars Winner by Smart Meeting

Packing House

Uncork the culture of Southern California at this historic venue that evolves with each sip, taste, sight and sound.

Angel Stadium

The OC’s home to Major League Baseball offers a variety of spaces for an event that hits a home run with your attendees.

Offsite Venues

CA Dreamin ’

Let the attractions at Disney’s California Adventure Theme Park be the backdrop to an amazing night filled with wonder and excitement.

Haute Hollywood

A stylish, upscale theater venue with unique character, The Grove of Anaheim plays host to the best in top-name entertainment.

Disney Dreams

Events at Disneyland are brimming with imagination and excitement, with multiple spaces to choose from to create your own fantasy experience.

House Of Blues

This live concert venue is situated in the middle of the Anaheim Garden Walk entertainment district.

Culinary Green

This Anaheim venue unites local eateries in a cool setting of repurposed shipping containers turned food stalls.

Nixon Library

The Presidential Library plays the perfect role of venue-inchief for a dramatic evening event inside a replica White House Ballroom.

Offsite Venues

Craftsman Chic

Experience the epitome of hip, the embodiment of cool, and the archetype of underground fun, located in the heart of historic downtown Anaheim.

Jet Set Vibes

Newly renovated just for private events is an exclusive hangar where you can take over the tarmac and sleek interior.

Capture the Culture

This landmark museum offers both indoor and outdoor space for unique gatherings inspired by local arts and culture.

Berry Fun Times

What began as a few rides and a roadside berry stand has become the ultimate venue to experience Wild West roots and thrill rides.

Top Chef Chops

Experience an interactive cooking demo and cocktailpairing ideas during an afternoon with one of Orange County’s finest chefs.

Foodie Fun

Explore the trendiest food stalls in SoCal inside this historic building, reimagined into a culinary hot spot.

Excursions

Arts Alive

Laguna Beach offers creative excursions from glass-blowing to classes at artist’s homes.

Farmer’s Feast

Tour a local family-owned farm followed by a cooking class using produce grown at the farm.

OC Polo Posh

Enjoy a polo lesson or demo and gourmet lunch paired with the unofficial polo drink, Rosé wine.

Disney Exclusive

The Magic Kingdom offers the chance to be a kid again, and you can experience the theme park hot spots with a VIP guide.

Coastal Luxury

Embark on an afternoon of high-end indulgence on the hottest yachts in the OC.

Excursions - Coastal Jump, Set, Spike!

Play with the Pros as local professional volleyball athletes lead an exhilarating morning of volleyball basics and techniques.

Up, Up and Away

Enjoy the picturesque sights of the harbor and coastline during a parasailing flight that takes you 800 feet into the air.

Ocean Safari

Set out for a day with a marine naturalist and film maker who leads you on an up-close-andpersonal meeting with dolphins and marine life.

Electric Fun

Cruise the harbor in a charming electric boat where you sip champagne and soak up the scenery.

Cruise Highway 1

Take down the top and cruise down Pacific Coast Highway in a vintage convertible!

Sustainable Style

This local textile company creates luxurious towels from recycled materials and has the sustainable solutions for all adventures.

Gifting / Local Swag

Artistic Impression

Take home local art from the famed Sawdust Festival as a beautiful memento of your stay.

Sweets & Treats

Choose from a variety of local items like toffee, popcorn, jerky, wine chips and more, to create the perfect welcome gift.

Wine & Gourmet

Take home a bottle of wine, olive oil, and perfectly paired gourmet popcorn from the newest tasting room in Orange County.

Savor OC Flavors

Take your daily cooking and craft cocktailing to a new level with gourmet salts crafted in Laguna Beach.

West Coast Kicks

This brand has its roots in Orange County. What started with two brothers in the surf and skate scene, has evolved into a fashion staple across generations.

Anaheim Look Book

Anaheim Marketplace

Anaheim Case Studies

Automotive National Business Conference

DCi produced a conference for dealers, corporate employees, vendors, and their guests. The highlevel attendees necessitated the very best in offerings and each element had to align with the company’s eco-minded values.

Highlights include:

• Custom photo-op with brand ambassadors, The Barkleys

• Transportation for 1,800 attendees from multiple airports to their conference hotels and daily shuttles to the Convention Center.

• Design and production of the Welcome Dinner at the Grand Plaza, including custom furnishings and entertainment.

• The first-ever buyout of the Anaheim Packing District/Farmers Park for an offsite evening event.

• Impactful sustainable solutions throughout the conference.

California Brand Village

DCi was tasked by a tourism organization to create a week-long activation during a very popular travel tradeshow hosting more than 6,200 US and International delegates. DCi worked diligently to construct a “road-trip”-inspired brand village that represented the several California cities that sponsored the unique branded activation.

Highlights include:

• Custom-branded design that represented each sponsor.

• Interactive components to create social media buzz

• Custom-designed and built oversized elements for photo opportunities.

• Custom-themed bar units and locally inspired food stands.

• Weeklong event management for the event space as all activations remained present during the four-day tradeshow.

• Daily unique entertainment experiences.

National Sales Meeting

A pharmaceutical client selected DCi to produce their annual National Sales Meeting in Anaheim, CA. The series of events proved productive and inspiring for all 4,000 attendees while showcasing the best of the destination.

Highlights include:

• Transportation needs for all attendees from (9) separate hotels to and from the Convention Centers, venues and airports.

• (9) franchise events during the meeting, each requiring a unique experience for each brand.

• A final night celebration that transformed a parking lot into an exclusive California Carnival, complete with themed décor, entertainment and cuisine.

National Sales Conference

DCi executed a highly-anticipated yearly national sales conference for a group of over 6,500 who necessitated the creation of unique experiences which aligned with the company’s strong core values.

Highlights include:

• A fully mapped out custom transportation plan for all attendees from (7) separate hotels to and from the Convention Center, venues and airports.

• 24-hour set up of a 5,000-person seated lunch hall inside the Convention Center to be used after breakout sessions with various table styles.

• A Top Producer off-site evening event at the Mission San Juan Capistrano featuring a name entertainment concert.

• Comprehensive branding elements and wayfinding elements for the duration of the conference.

Incentive Program

The DCi Team developed and produced an incentive program for 3,200 top producers of a repeat client. This high-level group of winners necessitated truly custom experiences, from the activity to the evening event.

Highlights include:

• Management of custom teambuilding activity for the entire group

• Swiftly reworking the 90’s party theme designed and produced by our in-house design team to move from the Grand Plaza to inside the Convention center due to rain.

• The 90’s themed event incorporated styling inspired by three different music genres and corresponding entertainment

• Custom-branded items for all guests attending the event, including an interactive screen-printing experience.

Partners Conference & Expo

DCi supported a 4-day conference and expo for 4,000 attendees held at the Convention Center. This conference was also a celebration of the company’s 15th Anniversary.

Highlights include:

• Design and production of a themed networking Welcome Reception that strategically highlighted the event sponsors.

• Sourcing and management of entertainment for the evening functions as well as the Expo to encourage movement from space to space.

• An Expo lunch inside the Convention Center complete with interactive entertainment from a high-energy roller-skating dance troop. The space was designed in a bright color palate that complimented the conference brand colors.

• Themed seating and lounge styling in the Expo that aligned with the overall theme and branding of the conference.

Corporate Celebration

DCi was selected as the event production company to transform the Convention Center Arena into a high-end themed event for a biotech company. The event was a posh celebration for 1,200 internal employees.

Highlights include:

• Conceptional theming of the event to create the vibe of a trending white party inspired by celebrity parties.

• A Hollywood-style white carpet entrance to the Arena which had been draped to create an intimate space.

• Incorporating glow elements and dramatic lighting to create a contemporary and engaging vibe.

• Progressive interactive entertainment including multiple acrobats and dueling DJs.

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We look forward to collaborating with you on your next program.

Solution Focused Services

• Event Development & Management

• In-House Design Team

• Exclusive Décor + Gifting Studio

• In-House Entertainment Sourcing & Management

• Event Production

• Venues Sourcing & Management

• Transportation

• VIP Transportation Enhancements

• Activities & Excursions

CSR & Diversity

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY GIVE BACK INITIATIVES

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Each proposal from DCi will feature diverse, sustainable and give-back focused options. We take great care in presenting diverse options that align with both internal DEI and client-driven goals.

As a WBENC certified women-owned business, 100% of the spend with DCi, fulfills supplier diversity requirements, and we actively work to pay it forward. Our company has a clear vision of the future and recognizes that diversity is a crucial component to not only our success but that of our clients as well.

We strive to be an example and a leader in the industry, who is judged by our actions and to create a culture of inclusion for our team that inspires others to do the same

• Teambuilding/Philanthropic Activities

• Staffing Services

• VIP/High-Touch Services

• Gifting & Amenities

• In-House Graphic Design & Copywriting

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