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Venue spotlight : Convene 100 Stockton
T he city of San Francisco continues its transformation of downtown as a vibrant destination for locals and visitors alike , supporting robust economic initiatives and its role as a host for the global business community .
Since opening the first Convene location in New York City in 2009 , San Francisco was consistently among existing clientele ’ s top requested expansion markets . Heeding the call , Convene became part of the redevelopment of the iconic 100 Stockton Street building , formerly a seven-storey Macy ’ s Men ’ s department store , opening in November 2023 .
Convene is a global hospitality company that designs , builds , and manages premium meeting , event , and flexible office spaces . Convene 100 Stockton , in the heart of downtown ’ s Union Square neighbourhood , is ideal for hosting conferences , town halls , experiential events , or evening receptions . Planners benefit from Convene ’ s commitment to being a hospitality-driven venue partner with full-service event production resources , featuring in-house executive chefs , stateof-the-art technology supported by onsite AV technicians , and established relationships with preferred external vendors for everything from branded signage to live entertainment .
Convene 100 Stockton is a 53,000-sq . ft venue that can hold events for up to 1,900 people . The venue comprises seven meeting rooms – ranging in capacity from 26 to 460 – that accommodate various event types , from intimate board meetings to large-scale conferences with a main stage and breakout rooms . There are
Left : Convene 100 Stockton , San Francisco
Photo : Convene two additional rooms that can serve as a green room for speakers and a team room for meeting planners .
Designed as an homage to the Bay Area Guests enter Convene 100 Stockton ’ s dedicated lobby on the ground floor with exclusive elevators to its event spaces on floors four and five . The moment guests step off the elevator , they are warmly greeted at the stunning stone reception desk .
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for ample natural light and views of the neighbouring historical buildings throughout both floors . Design elements feature detailed stonework , warm woods , and bold sunset colours . Playful nods to the Bay Area climate include a statement light that winds across the ceiling , adding to the character of the event venue .
Convene also integrates technology into each meeting space . Built-in video cameras , microphones , speakers , projectors , and high-resolution screens are provided in meeting rooms to allow clients to seamlessly extend the event to virtual participants .
Hospitality is a core value In the common areas , guests may choose between a wide selection of seating , including hi-tops , low-tops , lounge areas , and banquettes for several options to work , meet , or eat . The gallery spaces also host Convene ’ s five-star food and beverage service complete with ‘ Nourish ’, the signature Convene snack and beverage bar .
The company ’ s in-house Executive Chef team develops seasonal and regional menus featuring premium , locally sourced ingredients . Dishes cater to all dietary needs including delicious vegetarian , vegan , dairy-free , and gluten-free options .
As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the US and UK , Convene has a network of nearly 40 locations across three brands and nine global cities . n
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