Meet In California

Home / Conventional Wisdom

Conventional Wisdom

Conventional wisdom dictates that if you need to find a perfect venue for your citywide or large scale event, look no further than the Golden State. California is home to the largest selection of convention centers in the country. We’ve made it uber easy for planners to find the perfect venue for their event and get connected to key influencers who have the resources, services and expertise to ensure the highest level of success.

Anaheim CC

San Diego CC

Los Angeles CC

San Francisco CC

San Jose CC

Long Beach CC

Santa Clara CC

Sacramento CC

Pasadena CC

Palm Springs CC

Visalia CC

Fresno CC

Ontario CC

Oakland CC

Riverside CC

Monterey CC

Santa Monica CA

Paso Robles Event Center

Bakersfield CC

Santa Cruz CC

MEET WHAT’S POSSIBLE

Join Our Planners Perks Club

Sign Up and get connected to our network

Proud Partners of

About Us

About Us
Site Map
Privacy Policy
Advertise With Us
Cookie Management

Stay Connected

ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. CONNECT.

Working With A DMO Is Smart!

DMOs have the resources, services and teams of certified meeting experts that makes planning any size event a breeze. They do all the heavy lifting and best of all, their services are FREE!

Working with California Meetings is smart! We have the country’s largest network of accredited DMOs, perfect weather, an abundance of venues, breathtaking back-drops and a steadfast commitment to your success.

Here are a few more reasons why it's SMART to work with a DMO:

DMOs are destination influencers.
They are not only destination experts, they are the key influencer within the destination to drive maximum results for a planner’s event. DMOs serve as an extension of the planner’s staff to provide real-time collaboration and access to the city experience.

DMOs are community connectors. DMOs leverage destination partner-ships to the planner’s advantage to help deliver the best in event services.

DMOs source intellectual capital. DMOs make the connection to local thought leaders and experts tailored to the goals and objectives of the planner’s event.

DMOs document economic impact. DMOs are acutely aware of the need to quantify the dollars and cents importance of events to their destinations and customers.

DMOs are client vision advocates. DMOs will be the advocates for a planner’s business event strategy and will be focused on the planner’s meeting objectives and business outcomes.

Fast Track The Planning Process

At California Meetings we value your business and your time. Designed by planners for planners, our processes are fast and streamlined. Our responsive and intuitive environment connect you with the resources, services and experts of California's top meeting destinations to ensure the best experience possible.

Upload Your RFP
Simply choose a destination(s), upload your RFP and we’ll do the rest. We have teams of meeting experts standing by to deliver an extra-ordinary level of service and an exceptional meeting experience.

RFP Concierge

Guest Rooms
Needed

Meeting Rooms
Needed

Upload RFP

Contact Ph.#

Comments, Questions, Need Help?
Click Here

Customer Support
We have the resources, services and experts to ensure your success and provide the support you need to guarantee your meeting is extraordinary.

PLANNER FRIENDLY

Designed by planners for planners, California Meetings is dedicated to the development of ideas and strategies that streamline the planning process and make it easier for event organizers to get the job done!

SAVE TIME

The California Meetings Technology Platform save planners time by eliminating tedious search and putting the state's premier meeting resources, services and experts into a single source, turn-key, intuitive and user-friendly format.

*MEET CALIFORNIA

The “Meet California” Planner Invitational is a hybrid networking event that incorporates cutting-edge technology with old school diplomacy. Collaboration meets inspiration in a fun, two-day golf-themed event that be-spokes innovation and efficiency.

PLANNER PERKS CLUB (PPC)

Shape the future of meetings in California by joining a visionary team of industry leaders whose objective is to turn ordinary meetings into extraordinary events. PPC is fashioned to reward our planner network with special offers, perks, points and more.

*Restrictions apply. Planners must have a valid RFP and book a meeting
180 days prior to or within 180 days after Meet California event.

Mobile

Planning a meeting in California has never been easier. Simply download California Connect, the world’s first and only mobile directory of California's top meeting resources, services and experts. It's as easy as 1,2 3!

1.Smart!

A next level solution tailored to the needs and wants of todays tech savvy planner.

2.Fast!

Tap, search and instantly connect to the resources, services and experts of California's top meeting destinations.

3.Friendly!

Streamline the planning process and build your network with the top meeting experts in the state.

Download

California Connect today! Get connected to the best of California.

Meet What’s Possible Brand
Conventional Wisdom
Why Work With A DMO?
RFP Concierge
California Connect
California Planner Invitational

Planner Perks Club
DMO Meeting Guides
Sign Up CM Newsletter
Planner Reviews

Find Your Destination