San Diego Convention Center

The official Twitter feed for the San Diego Convention Center, an award-winning, waterfront venue that opened in November 1989.

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

Night and day. Event activity has a way of transforming our spaces, but the nighttime brings an almost otherworldly feel to them.

Events in the Sails Pavilion shine no matter what time it is!

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

We remember and honor our heroes. Tonight, we will be lighting our Sails Pavilion with the colors of our nation's flag in remembrance of all those who gave everything in service to the United States.

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

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[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

🌟Now Hiring: Temporary Guest Services Representatives 🌟

Help provide a welcoming experience for guests from around the world! During Comic-Con, the Guest Services team supports crowd flow, safety, and accessibility. Must be available July 22-26, 2026.
https://t.co/G0dZGslAsP

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

During your next visit, you may notice a pair of beautiful new benches in our lobby, thoughtfully donated by the family of our former employee, Victoria Soto, to honor her lasting legacy.

Watch to hear from Victoria's family about the meaning behind the benches' design elements.

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

Life-changing news coming out of this week's @AACR Annual Meeting here in San Diego! More than 20,000 researchers are sharing the latest in cancer science and medicine, including promising new research on a pancreatic cancer vaccine.

Read more via @CBS8: https://t.co/EU3ltjKB6u

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

The World of Coffee is here ☕ All weekend, our halls will be filled with the aroma of every kind of coffee imaginable as 650+ exhibitors showcase coffee flavors, technologies, and packaging. And by Sunday, @SpecialtyCoffee will have crowned the World Latte Art Champion!

[San Diego Airport @SanDiegoAirport]

Safe travels 🛫

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

Elephants flying over the bay! An awesome drone show seen from our terraces tonight. @sdzsafaripark

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

Elephant Valley opens this week at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park! 🐘

This transformational project features 13+ acres for the elephants and furthers conservation efforts with the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in northern Kenya.

[San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria @MayorToddGloria]

Today, the City Council approved year one of a five-year modernization plan for @SDConventionCtr, funded by Measure C visitor dollars. This delivers on my State of the City commitment to keep it competitive using visitor dollars, not residents’ taxes. https://t.co/HX6HgE0sES

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

Our President and CEO, Rip Rippetoe, has announced he will retire this year. Here's a look back at moments from his decade of leadership at the San Diego Convention Center.

See the full announcement: https://t.co/4fzlcC5fkU

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We were honored to host approximately 12,000 attendees for #WEST2026, the premier naval conference. Thank you to @MayorToddGloria and all the leaders from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who gathered here this week.

[San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria @MayorToddGloria]

At #WEST2026, I joined @Sdmac_Official to talk about what makes SD so special. Defense supports nearly 1/4 of our economy and we lead the nation in innovation. Our goal is to remain the premier defense innovation hub. That takes infrastructure, workforce and strong partnership.

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

Connect with leading employers and explore career options at the Transitioning Veteran Job Accelerator, presented by SDMAC Foundation.

Companies interested in hiring veterans and their spouses can purchase a table to meet with job candidates.

Details: https://t.co/KMiAMiof3M

[San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria @MayorToddGloria]

Olympic soccer is coming to San Diego as part of @LA28.

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

This week, #DTECH brought approximately 20,000 visitors together to explore the future of infrastructure tech. With 700+ exhibitors and 800+ speakers, the leading transmission and distribution event showcased breakthroughs in energy efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity.

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

Connect with leading employers and explore career options at the Transitioning Veteran Job Accelerator, presented by SDMAC Foundation.

Companies interested in hiring veterans and their spouses can purchase a table to meet with job candidates.

Details: https://t.co/KMiAMiof3M

[San Diego Convention Center @SDConventionCtr]

At our first Board meeting of the year, 2025 Chair Shawn VanDiver passed the gavel to incoming Chair Will Rodriguez‑Kennedy, marking the start of an exciting year ahead. We appreciate Shawn’s leadership last year and look forward to a vibrant 2026!

[Shawn VanDiver @shawnjvandiver]

I just passed the gavel as Chair of the @SDConventionCtr to my friend and colleague, @WillRK787.

Will is a forceful, capable leader who has already helped transform the Convention Center and our region.

Proud of what we built. Confident in what comes next.

[San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria @MayorToddGloria]

#SOTC26 news: After years of legal delays, we can declare victory on Measure C. In my State of the City address, I announced that we’ll ask City Council to approve a new 5-year plan to invest $119M to restart the long-anticipated modernization of the @SDConventionCtr this year.