Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center is a large-scale event venue in downtown Rochester, New York, designed for organisers planning conferences, conventions, trade shows, corporate meetings, weddings and special events. Its central location beside the Genesee River places delegates close to hotels, dining, parking and city attractions, with enclosed walkways linking the venue to nearby accommodation and the attached garage.

The centre offers approximately 100,000 square feet of adaptable event space, including 25 meeting rooms, large halls and exhibition areas. The venue can accommodate conferences with theatre-style seating for up to 5,000 guests, banquets for as many as 3,500 people and trade shows with space for up to 400 standard exhibition booths. Organisers can also make use of a substantial loading dock, multiple truck bays, direct drive-on access and built-in power infrastructure for exhibitions and large productions.

Corporate planners can book the venue for conventions, seminars, retreats, award ceremonies, fundraisers, galas and themed events. Its wedding offering covers ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and bridal celebrations for gatherings from around 60 to 600 guests, including traditional, interfaith, Indian, Jewish and same-sex weddings.

The on-site culinary team prepares event menus in-house, from intimate meals to large banquets, with pastry and wedding cake services available. Additional event support includes tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware and dance floors. With experienced event managers, presentation technology, high-speed wireless internet, accessibility features and flexible room layouts, the convention centre provides a practical setting for both large public events and carefully planned private occasions.