Oh Wow!

San Jose McEnery Convention Center was added to Your Favorites!

San Jose McEnery Convention Center - Photo 1
Request Stamp

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

San Jose, California

Claim this place to tell your story your way.

Explorer Photos

Audio Stories

🏛️

Oh Wow! Origin

The fascinating backstory

🎭

Culture Moment

The cultural significance

🔍

Hidden Moment

Secrets and lesser-known facts

📸

Best Photo Spots

Perfect photo opportunities

💭

Wow Thought

Reflections & inspirational aspects

Fun Facts

The convention center is known for its striking public art installation called "Idea Tree," a 125-foot-long sculpture that illuminates the night with LED lights.

Spanning over 550,000 square feet, it is one of the largest convention centers in Northern California.

The center is named in honor of Tom McEnery, who served as the mayor of San Jose from 1983 to 1991.

The center is LEED Silver certified, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.

The convention center was built on the site of the former San Jose Civic Auditorium, a popular venue for concerts and events in the mid-20th century.

The center hosts a wide range of events, from tech conferences like Apple's WWDC to cultural festivals and comic conventions.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, it frequently hosts events that showcase the latest in technology and innovation.

Nearby places to explore

Swipe to explore more places