Exhibitor guide · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center: booth rentals and exhibitor notes
A newly expanded waterfront convention center on the Intracoastal by Port Everglades, where personal hotspots are banned and electrical is exclusive to Edlen.
At a glance
The Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale lists personal hotspots and routers as prohibited items, so booth internet must be ordered from the in-house BCCC Internet Technology Department, and Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services is the exclusive electrical provider. ConventionVendor.com rents booth TVs, iPads, and registration equipment delivered for move-in, set up to run on the services you order.
Exhibiting at Broward County Convention Center
The Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center sits on the Intracoastal Waterway at the north end of Port Everglades, just south of the 17th Street Causeway and a few miles from Las Olas and the beach. The original West building holds Exhibit Halls A, B, and C, with 350,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, plus the Grand, Floridian, Palm, and Sandpiper ballrooms. The East Expansion adds the waterfront Atlantic Ballroom (65,136 square feet), more meeting rooms, and a waterfront plaza, bringing the facility to just over 1.2 million square feet. The 801-room Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is the connected headquarters hotel, and a covered, air-conditioned skywalk links the parking garage.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show uses the convention center as one of its locations. Rules here are spelled out plainly: the Center provides electrical, internet, rigging, telecom, technical labor, event security staff, and food on an exclusive in-house basis, and its exhibitor rules ban personal hotspots and routers outright. Exhibit halls have 100-amp, 3-phase service every 30 feet, with water and compressed air at the columns. Freight rules are strict too, so plan carts, timing, and dock access with your general service contractor.
| Address | 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL |
|---|---|
| Exhibit space | 350,000 square feet contiguous (Exhibit Halls A, B, and C) |
| Largest ballroom | Atlantic Ballroom, 65,136 square feet (East Expansion) |
| Nearest airport | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), a few miles away |
| Connected hotels | Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel (801 rooms) |
| Internet provider | BCCC Internet Technology Department (in-house, exclusive) |
| Booth electrical | Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services (exclusive) |
| Notable shows | Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (one of its locations) |
| Official website | ftlauderdalecc.com (opens in a new tab) |
Facts checked October 15, 2026 against the sources listed below. Schedules and providers can change from show to show; your exhibitor manual has the final word.
Power, internet, and Wi-Fi
- Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services is the building's exclusive electrical provider, and exhibit halls offer 100-amp, 3-phase service every 30 feet.
- Internet and telecom are exclusive in-house services from the BCCC Internet Technology Department, ordered in advance through its online exhibitor portal over fiber, Cat 5, or Cat 6, with network design help for LANs and VPNs between rooms and booths.
- The Exhibitor/Vendor General Rules list personal hotspots or routers as prohibited items, so do not plan on bringing your own wireless.
- Free BCCC-GUEST Wi-Fi covers pre-function space only. Order a wired line for scanners, demos, and payment terminals; our equipment plugs into Edlen power, and lead capture iPads can store scans offline if your app allows.
Move-in and delivery
- Freight and packages are not accepted before your designated move-in dates, loading from the front of the building is not allowed, and there is no loading or dock access during show hours.
- The Center supplies no dollies, and carts, forklifts, and pallet jacks are not allowed in lobby, pre-function, meeting room, or ballroom space. Freight elevators serve the West side (Doors 1-2 and Door 8) and the East side (Hall B East).
- A recent CVB proposal lists 25 loading docks. Shipping and move-in schedules are set per show by show management and the general service contractor.
- We deliver rentals on your assigned move-in date and can appear on your show's exhibitor-appointed contractor form when required.
What exhibitors rent at Broward County Convention Center
- Booth Tech Kits: Lead Capture iPads, Screens, and Charging: With personal hotspots banned, a kit of iPads that capture leads offline and a laptop on a wired drop keeps your booth working.
- Booth TVs, Monitors, and Video Walls: Floor-stand booth displays avoid overhead rigging, which Everlast Productions handles exclusively here.
- Registration, Check-In, and Badge Printing: Registration stations should run on wired service from the in-house IT department, since personal hotspots and routers are prohibited.
- Show Wi-Fi, Hotspots, and Connectivity: Use them for off-site events and hotel suites only; inside the convention center, personal hotspots are prohibited.
Before you exhibit at Broward County Convention Center
- Bring a hand truck if you will move anything yourself; the Center does not lend dollies.
- Leave the MiFi at the office and order wired service from the BCCC Internet Technology Department ahead of the show.
- Book AV and rigging through Everlast Productions and technical labor through IATSE Local 500, the exclusive providers.
- Get prior approval and a Certificate of Insurance before sampling food in your booth.
- Skip adhesive decals, helium balloons, glitter, and confetti; the venue restricts them.
Schedules, deadlines, and service providers can change from show to show. Always confirm details in your show's exhibitor manual. Our exhibitor timeline lists what to order and when.
Broward County Convention Center FAQ
Can I bring a hotspot to the Broward County Convention Center?
No. The Center's Exhibitor/Vendor General Rules list personal hotspots and routers as prohibited items. Internet must be ordered from the in-house BCCC Internet Technology Department, and free guest Wi-Fi covers pre-function areas only.
Who handles booth electrical at the Broward County Convention Center?
Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services is the exclusive electrical provider. Exhibit halls have 100-amp, 3-phase service every 30 feet. Order through the link in your exhibitor manual before the deadline.
When can freight arrive at the Broward County Convention Center?
Not before your designated move-in dates, which show management and the general service contractor set. There is no loading during show hours or from the front of the building. Check your exhibitor kit for the exact schedule.
Other convention centers nearby
- Miami Beach Convention Center
A renovated single-building venue in Miami Beach's City Center with a contiguous four-hall exhibit floor, Smart City internet, and tight dock capacity.
- Caribe Royale Orlando
An all-suite resort near Walt Disney World with ballroom exhibit space, a segmented exhibitor network, and an on-site UPS Store and FedEx Office.
- Orange County Convention Center
Orlando's two-building campus on International Drive, with in-house electrical, Smart City internet, and more than two million square feet of exhibit space.
Sources
- Broward County Convention Center: exhibitor information (opens in a new tab)
- Broward County Convention Center: exhibitor and vendor rules (opens in a new tab)
- Broward County Convention Center: AV services (opens in a new tab)
- Broward County Convention Center: spaces and facilities (opens in a new tab)
- Broward County Convention Center: expansion project (opens in a new tab)
- Visit Lauderdale: convention center proposal (2027) (opens in a new tab)
Planning more than a booth, such as a full conference at Broward County Convention Center? Our parent company covers event-wide technology on its Rentacomputer.com Broward County Convention Center page (opens in a new tab).
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