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The expanded Convention Center features over 1.2 million sq ft of event space including 350,000 sq ft of contiguous exhibition space, a new 65,000 sq ft waterfront ballroom, new dining concepts, enhanced water taxi access and an iconic waterfront plaza with public access.
Phase I of the $225 million Exhibit Hall expansion and new Central Energy Plant was successfully completed in 2022, on schedule and under budget. The Phase II expansion including 350,000 sq ft of meeting rooms, a grand ballroom and a new central kitchen was completed in July 2025.
With construction underway, the 801-room Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel will open in December 2025 and will be prominently positioned along the famed Intracoastal Waterway with a scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean, and will feature multiple restaurants, a rooftop bar, 120,000 sq ft of meeting space, an 11,000 sq ft full-service spa & fitness center and an expansive pool deck.
