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

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/san-jose-convention-center-san-jose/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/san-jose-convention-center-san-jose
- **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10 (San Jose Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention Corridor, San Jose, CA
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 9 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at San Jose Convention Center (Downtown Convention Corridor, San Jose, 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 San Jose Convention Center (9 Mapped Shows)
- **[SaaStr Annual 2026](https://conventions.com/events/saastr-annual-2026-888)** — Sep 8–10, 2026 | 12,000+ B2B Attendees | 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
- **[Sensors Converge 2026](https://conventions.com/events/sensors-converge-2026-888)** — Jun 23–25, 2026 | 5,000+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[DesignCon 2026](https://conventions.com/events/designcon-2026-888)** — Jan 27–29, 2026 | 5,000+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Silicon Valley Leadership Group Annual Public Policy Luncheon 2026](https://conventions.com/events/svlg-annual-public-policy-luncheon-459)** — May 14–14, 2026 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Annual Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/california-association-of-marriage-and-family-therapists-annual-conference-san-jose)** — May 14–17, 2026 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Sensors Converge Technical Workshops 2026](https://conventions.com/events/sensors-converge-technical-workshops-san-jose)** — Jun 23–25, 2026 | 800+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[SEMI Strategic Materials Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/semi-strategic-materials-conference-smc-459)** — Sep 29–30, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[CalCPA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/calcpa-forensic-valuation-services-conference-san-jose)** — May 18–20, 2026 | 550+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Silicon Valley Leadership Group Annual Policy Summit 2026](https://conventions.com/events/silicon-valley-leadership-group-annual-policy-summit-san-jose)** — Jan 22–22, 2026 | 500+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **SaaStr Annual** (San Jose B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-09-08 – 2026-09-10 | 12,000+ B2B Attendees | San Jose Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In
- **Sensors Converge** (San Jose B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-06-23 – 2026-06-25 | 5,000+ B2B Attendees | San Jose Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In
- **DesignCon** (San Jose B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-01-27 – 2026-01-29 | 5,000+ B2B Attendees | San Jose Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In

## 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