Government Meetings

During the past three decades, Orlando has evolved into a serious business destination for government meetings. Combining the second largest convention center in the United States with world-class meeting space, affordable hotel rates and family friendly entertainment options, Orlando is the right choice for your public group or event. Partner with Visit Orlando to select a hotel, gather proposals, conduct site visits, plan off-site events or locate services for your meeting.

Top 10 Government Meetings in Orlando

  1. National League of Cities, Congress of Cities, 5,000 attendees
  2. Florida Department of Education, Just Read, Florida! Leadership Conference, 4,500 attendees
  3. Surface Distribution and Deployment Command, Training Symposium, 1,500 attendees
  4. Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Accounting and Business Expo, 1,400 attendees
  5. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, G First, 1,000 attendees
  6. United States Air Force, Global Medical Readiness Symposium, 1,000 attendees
  7. Internal Revenue Service, National Tax Forum and Expo, 1,000 attendees
  8. Southeastern Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials, Annual, 1,000 attendees
  9. Visit Florida, Governor's Conference on Tourism, 1,000 attendees
  10. Public Housing Authority Directors Association, Commissioners Conference, 950 attendees

  • Simple is sometimes better. But not always. Especially when it comes to RFPs. That's why we offer two convenient online tools to send us yours — Simple or Custom.

  • Award-winning accommodations. Value-priced lodging. Large groups or small. Orlando has the rooms and space to cater to any meeting imaginable.

  • The Orange County Convention Center is the nation's second largest facility. See how your meeting can make the most of its 2.1 million square feet of exhibition space.

  • According to the Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association, Orlando was the top-ranked destination for medical meetings during the past 12 years.

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