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The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is undergoing a $1 billion expansion project and will be bigger and better with 1.2 million square feet of space. The transformed venue will feature 350,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space and a new, 65,000-square-foot waterfront ballroom, plus original dining concepts, enhanced water-taxi access and an expansive outdoor waterfront plaza available to the public.

As safety is a top priority, the expanded Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is being designed with ASM Global’s VenueShield protocol. VenueShield provides the highest levels of cleanliness and safety while inspiring the confidence of planners and attendees, all in partnership with leading medical professionals, industry experts and public health officials. The project opens in phases beginning in October 2021 with full completion anticipated in 2024.

Plus, discover 10 million reasons to meet in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Be among the first to reserve meeting space in the newly expanded Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center and it could be free. Visit Lauderdale is giving away $10 million in meeting space for events booked during eligible 2021-2024 dates. Learn more at sunny.org/meetings.