WHERE BUSINESS, PLEASURE AND A PERFECT CLIMATE CONVERGE! Perched on the Pacific Rim in the southwestern corner of the United States, San Diego holds a unique position in the global marketplace.  San Diego is the most populous city in California. Rich in cultural diversity,  San Diego’s varied population has contributed

WHERE BUSINESS, PLEASURE AND A PERFECT CLIMATE CONVERGE!

Perched on the Pacific Rim in the southwestern corner of the United States, San Diego holds a unique position in the global marketplace.  San Diego is the most populous city in California. Rich in cultural diversity,  San Diego’s varied population has contributed greatly to our thriving economy.

The Hispanic population in San Diego County represents 30.3% of the total population.

Top Five Industries in San Diego

- Manufacturing
- Defense
- Tourism
- Biotechnology
- Telecomunications

Only in San Diego can attendees…

…hit the beach between meetings - A unique bayfront location makes it easy for conventioneers to hit the beach in the morning and be back in plenty of time to check out the trade show floor in the afternoon.

…explore the longest serving aircraft carrier in U.S. history - Imagine launching off the deck of the USS Midway in an aircraft going from zero to 150 miles an hour in three seconds! She served the nation for 47 years, from World War II to Desert Storm and is now in San Diego Bay.

…visit the birthplace of California - In 1769, Old Town became California’s first permanent Spanish settlement. Today it celebrates San Diego’s rich heritage and is one of the best places to sample authentic Mexican cuisine.

…check out the nation’s largest urban cultural park - Balboa Park is home to 15 major museums, nationally-acclaimed performing arts venues, picturesque gardens and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

…walk the planks of the world’s oldest active ship - The Star of the India began life in 1863. During her colorful life on the high seas, she experienced a mutiny, was almost destroyed in a cyclone, and circumnavigated the globe 21 times. See her at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, home to one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships.

…watch a major league baseball game across the street from the Convention Center - Home to the San Diego Padres, PETCO Park combines some of the best sight lines in baseball along with breathtaking views of San Diego – right across the street.