Palm Springs Convention Center: Premier Desert Oasis for Events and Meetings
Location, Location, Location
Inspired by the vibrant colors and design elements of the surrounding Sonoran Desert, the Palm Springs Convention Center (PSCC) delivers breathtaking views and year-round clear blue skies—ideal for your next event. Just 1.5 miles from Palm Springs International Airport, it's within walking distance of 1,600 hotel rooms and steps from downtown Palm Springs and historic Palm Canyon Drive. Enjoy leisurely strolls or invigorating morning walks with stunning vistas of the San Jacinto Mountains, promoting a truly stress-free experience.
Meeting Oasis
This 261,000-square-foot facility is conveniently near 1,600 hotel rooms, often leaving event planners wondering if it's a convention center with 410 guest rooms or a Renaissance Hotel boasting over 180,000 square feet of meeting space. PSCC frequently partners with the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel for seamless attendee experiences.
Key features include 112,000 square feet of fully carpeted exhibit space, 15 meeting rooms, and a 20,000-square-foot ballroom, all configurable for competitions, media rooms, registration, warm-up areas, and dining. An 18,000-square-foot lobby with panoramic mountain views, a 20,000-square-foot Event Lawn, and the adjacent Jackie Lee Houston Plaza expand your options.
Oasis Hall – Over 92,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space, seating up to 9,524 in theater style.
Primrose Ballroom – 20,016 square feet of carpeted space across four rooms (2,825-6,337 square feet each); total capacity of 1,668.
Mesquite Rooms – Up to eight rooms (900-1,800 square feet); theater-style capacity of 68-155 per room.
Smoketree Rooms – Up to six breakout rooms combining for 4,680 square feet; theater-style capacity of 55-325.
Safety First
The Palm Springs Convention Center prioritizes top-tier health and safety through a comprehensive program developed with leading medical professionals, industry experts, and public health officials. Our goal is to ensure guests and staff feel safe and welcome with advanced hygienic measures.
GBAC STAR™ accredited—one of the few U.S. convention centers with this gold standard for outbreak prevention, response, and recovery. This demonstrates:
- A robust cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention program to minimize risks, including from SARS-CoV-2.
- Proper protocols, techniques, and practices to combat biohazards and infectious diseases.
- Trained professionals equipped for outbreak preparation and response.
