Virginia Beach Meeting Overview

MEET Virginia beach

THERE’S A SETTING FOR EVERY VIBE

TOWN CENTER

Metropolitan energy just minutes from the oceanfront. That’s the promise of Town Center’s downtown vibe, designed to combine upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment with welcoming outdoor plaza spaces. Meeting hotels and arts venues complete the package for unique events.

THE OCEANFRONT

Classic beach fun and serious hospitality find common ground at Virginia Beach’s popular Resort Beach area. Boasting a lively beach culture and one of America’s favorite boardwalks, the oceanfront is home to luxury hotels, lush landscaping, bike paths, and wide sandy beaches.

CHESAPEAKE BAY

Waterfront views and a quiet pace set the tone for the Chesapeake Bay Beach experience. Where waves are gentle and sunsets are predictably awe-inspiring, harmony rules. Meeting hotels and favorite local restaurants make sure the good mood carries through to your event.

VIRGINIA BEACH MEETING HOTELS

With more than 10,000 hotel rooms throughout the city and over 7,000 rooms within three miles of the Virginia Beach Convention Center, meeting planners have no shortage of options to meet their goals. Virginia Beach offers planning assistance to help identify and coordinate exactly what’s right for your event.

DINING

The social side of your meeting is in for a treat in Virginia Beach. Fueled by the local appetite for fresh, handcrafted food experiences, a flavor renaissance is in full force here. Evidence is easy to find throughout the city, at chef’s tables, breweries, coffee roasters, restaurants, dine-around events, food tours, and private functions.

SHOPPING

National brands and boutique finds make shopping an adventure at Virginia Beach’s popular retail centers. Unique items from local makers, coastal decor items and resort fashions are just a few of the treasures you’ll find, along with dining options that add to the experience. Hilltop and Lynnhaven Mall are just a short drive from the Convention Center.

ENTERTAINMENT

As Virginia Beach stages light up with music, theater and comedy, national acts and regional favorites bring audiences to their feet. Beach Events and outdoor venues make the coastal setting part of the experience. And participation is an entertainment category of its own, with sports and game venues kicking the fun level to new heights.

PRIMARY MEETING HOTELS

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SUPPORT HOTELS

*Has Additional Meeting Space

the virginia beach CONVENTION CENTER

AT-A-GLANCE

• 150,000 square-foot column-free Exhibit Hall

• 31,029 square-foot column-free Ballroom

• 29,000 square-feet flexible Meeting Space

• Located within 2.5 miles of more than 7,000 hotel rooms

Designed to reflect our coastal environment, the Virginia Beach Convention Center offers modern flexibility and undeniable appeal. Located just blocks from the oceanfront and supported by first-class planning, facilities and catering staff, the Convention Center is ready to host intimate celebrations, high-powered meetings, rousing conventions, inspiring retreats and playful leisure events with equal success.

As the nation’s first convention center to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold Certification for Existing Buildings from the U.S. Green Building Council, we partner with Virginia Green and Energy Star to create green events that reduce impact on our coastal ecosystems while helping achieve your corporate social responsibility goals.

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EVENT SUPPORT

As event day approaches, our team is in full support mode, providing key services and coordinating local resources to ensure smooth sailing.

A BIG LOCAL WELCOME

We make sure area restaurants, shops and attractions are aware of your event and ready to extend a warm Virginia Beach welcome.

ONSITE BROCHURE DELIVERY

Contracted hotels will be attendee-ready with “on-site” literature such as attraction brochures & visitor guides.

ATTENDEE CONCIERGE

From materials to help your staff meet attendee needs, to a fully staffed welcome desk at the event location, welcome and guide assistance is available to suit the size of your event.

REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE

We make registration a breeze with coordination of resources to aid traffic flow and efficiency.

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

To ensure that attendees don’t miss a thing, we put you in touch with providers offering reliable, consistent service and group rates on everything from airport shuttles to motor coach services.

CONVENTION SERVICES TEAM

We’re ready to make you shine. Let’s get started!

MEMORABLE VENUES

Special moments and memorable settings are sure-fire ways to bring your meeting to life. You’ll see it as attendees board a charter cruise, meet the challenge of doing something new, share a moment of awe on a jet runway, or just immerse themselves in the magic of their surroundings. With an abundance of unique venues, we can help you create conditions where the unexpected happens with ease.

VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & MARINE SCIENCE CENTER

Sharks in the boardroom? Very likely.

VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Changing galleries, constant inspiration.

VIRGINIA MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM

Hang out with historic flying aces.

SANDLER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Meet where the pros take the stage.

TOPGOLF

VIRGINIA BEACH

Work it out over a round that’s fun for all.

THE ADVENTURE PARK AT VIRGINIA AQUARIUM

Tree climbing, zip-lining and team building.