Press Releases | Orange County Convention Center

96-Year-Old OCCC Team Member Retires After 26 Years of Service

9/18/2026 1:19:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) celebrates the retirement of 96-year-old Reuben Wilson. Wilson, a longtime member of the Security Division, began his career at the OCCC at age 70 as an on-call employee. He retired in March 2026 after more than two decades in dock operations, leaving behind a family legacy that continues at the Center today.Wilson’s daughter, Onelia Perez, now serves as an on-call member of the Security team, working in dock operations just as her father did. Wil...

OCCC Goes Platinum: North-South Building Earns Top LEED Certification

8/18/2026 11:12:00 AM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North-South Building has achieved LEED v4.1 O + M (Operations + Maintenance) recertification at the Platinum level, the highest level awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

FALL BOATING SEASON BEGINS AT THE ORLANDO BOAT SHOW

8/18/2026 10:50:00 AM|

As Floridians look ahead to some of the year’s most enjoyable months on the water, the Orlando Boat Show offers boaters and boating-curious families an opportunity to explore what’s new for the season ahead.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT TO DEBUT ALL-NEW MEETING & EVENTS VENUE – CELESTIAL EXPO – AT ITS NEWEST THEME PARK, UNIVERSAL EPIC UNIVERSE, IN 2027

6/26/2026 2:15:00 PM|

Next year, Universal Orlando Resort will debut Celestial Expo – an all-new event space at Universal Epic Universe located in the Celestial Park area of the park. The new venue will join the collection of Universal’s amazing meeting and event offerings and give planners the opportunity to host gatherings just steps away from the thrills and excitement of the destination’s newest theme park.

AAU and Orange County Convention Center Prepare to Set New Mark for World’s Largest Volleyball Tournament

6/12/2026 11:04:00 AM|

More than 75,970 athletes, parents, coaches, and spectators will travel to the Orange County Convention Center for the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships

AAU Basketball Hosts the 2026 AAU Memorial Day Classic

5/12/2026 10:30:00 AM|

The summer season begins with more than 690 teams competing in Orlando, Florida

Orange County Convention Center Celebrates the Completion of One of Florida’s Largest Rooftop Solar Arrays

5/6/2026 2:36:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has reached an exciting clean energy milestone with the completion of its 2.2 Megawatt (MW) rooftop solar installation, which is one of the largest of its kind in Florida.

Orange County Convention Center Supports Local Small Businesses Through Partnership with Turner School of Construction Management

5/1/2026 2:22:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is proud to continue its partnership with Turner Construction Company as participants of the Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM) gain the tools, insights, and connections to elevate their operations right here at the Center.

Orange County Convention Center Announces Appointment of Heather Peeples as Fiscal & Operational Support Manager

1/26/2026 1:33:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Peeples as its new Fiscal and Operational Support Manager. Peeples was officially appointed by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the Board of County Commissioners during the Jan. 13 board meeting.

Orange County Convention Center Celebrates Grand Concourse Expansion Groundbreaking

12/17/2025 3:34:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) celebrated the official groundbreaking of its Grand Concourse Expansion – a transformative $560-million project that will enhance the North-South Building with new meeting space, a grand ballroom, and improved connectivity between concourses.