# Oakland Convention Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/oakland-convention-center-oakland/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/oakland-convention-center-oakland
- **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10 (Oakland Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Oakland Convention Center Campus, Oakland, CA
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 1 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Oakland Convention Center (Oakland Convention Center Campus, Oakland, CA)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Oakland Convention Center (1 Mapped Shows)
- **[California Higher Education Collaborative Conference 2027](https://conventions.com/events/chec-annual-conference)** — Oct 5–7, 2027 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **California Higher Education Collaborative Conference** (Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2027-10-05 – 2027-10-07 | 650+ B2B Attendees | Oakland Convention Center Executive Breakout Wing (21 Rooms) (12,661 sq. ft.) | $39–$49/sf (~$8,600 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
- **FEB (Peak):** High Association & Expo Demand
- **MAR (Peak):** Peak Spring Convention Window
- **APR (Moderate):** Shoulder Openings Late April
- **MAY (Moderate):** Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Value Rates Begin
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
- **AUG (Value):** High Availability & Value Pricing
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Season Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
- **NOV (Moderate):** Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Mid-December Corporate Value Window