Portland, Oregon
The Rose City
Nicknamed “The Rose City,” Portland, Oregon, is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most innovative and creative destinations for conventions, trade shows, and corporate productions. With a strong business ecosystem, environmentally driven industries, and a thriving arts and media culture, Portland attracts attendees from across the globe — making it an ideal market for high-quality AV labor and technical execution.
AV Engineers provides professional audio visual labor, event staffing, and technical production support throughout Portland and the surrounding metro — including Beaverton, Vancouver (WA), Tigard, and Hillsboro. Our experienced crews ensure smooth, precise, and professional event delivery across convention centers, hotel ballrooms, exhibit halls, and corporate campuses.
Convention Centers & Event Venues
- Oregon Convention Center (OCC) – The largest convention facility in the Pacific Northwest.
- Portland Expo Center – A key hub for regional trade shows and industry events.
- Moda Center & Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Premier venues for large-scale productions and live events.
- Portland Art Museum & OMSI (Museum of Science and Industry) – Iconic creative venues for corporate activations and private showcases.
- Hilton Portland Downtown & Hyatt Regency Portland – Preferred hotel conference sites for hybrid and multi-day meetings.
- The Leftbank Annex & Portland Center Stage at The Armory – Modern settings for corporate events, media productions, and brand launches.
Notable Trade Shows, Conventions & Corporate Events
Portland hosts a diverse range of conferences and expos each year, including:
- Portland Auto Show – A major consumer event with extensive LED and display requirements.
- Portland Home & Garden Show – Long-running lifestyle expo with multiple exhibitor AV needs.
- Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America – A leading beverage production trade event.
- TechfestNW & ProductCamp PDX – Innovation-focused conferences supporting emerging tech sectors.
- Portland Book Festival & Rose City Comic Con – Large cultural and entertainment events.
- NW Food Show & Sustainable Manufacturing Summits – Major industry gatherings with breakout AV needs.
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