DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE 29 TECH SOLUTIONS: • Network-certified team, available 24/7 • Cat6 cabling and wireless access points throughout the building • 10 GB Backbone for optimum speed and scalable delivery, enough for multiple devices per attendee • Dynamic video walls and digital signage network to spotlight your brand • As members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), our technicians are trained to deliver high- quality event production services CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS OUR Priority BY THE NUMBERS Exhibit Hall Space 679,000 sq. ft. Main Level 528,000 sq. ft. contiguous Street Level 151,000 sq. ft. Ballroom Space 86,920 sq. ft. Ballroom AB 31,512 sq. ft. Terrace Ballroom 55,408 sq. ft. Grand Hall 34,960 sq. ft. Broad Street Atrium 23,400 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 82 (Total square footage) (240,542 sq. ft.) Number of Halls 7 TOTAL More than 1 million sq. ft. ACCESSIBLE AND FRIENDLY The Center provides accessibility options including: • Scooter and wheelchair rentals through Scootaround • Interpreters • Service animal relief stations • Braille and large-print material • Assisted-listening systems • Mamava nursing stations QUALITY FOOD SERVICE From a simple coffee break to a spectacular gala event, the Center’s Culinary Services by Aramark/SFS draws on its international experience to meet any custom menu needs and exceed customer expectations. Whether you’re planning a meeting for 25 people or a convention for 30,000, the expertise of the Center’s Culinary Services by Aramark/SFS in both traditional and innovative cuisines will suit any taste and budget. SUSTAINABILITY Our hospitable, employee-led Green Team finds innovative ways to implement best practices and actively manage the carbon footprint of the Center— including its LEED® gold-certified West Wing: • Auto shut-off water faucets • Motion sensor LED lighting • Green cleaning products • Sustainable food & beverage materials • Refillable water stations • An energy-efficient HVAC system • Ample recycling bins The team at the Pennsylvania Convention Center will partner with you and your suppliers to ensure prompt and attentive service, with one point of contact to assist you from beginning to end. A COMMITMENT TO HEALTH & SAFETY The Pennsylvania Convention Center has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation. Recognized as the gold standard of safe venues, the PCC is one of the largest venues in the Northeastern United States to earn the GBAC STAR™ accreditation. In addition, the Center has implemented enhanced policies and procedures to continue to provide the finest customer service and address the specific needs of customers, including: • VenueShield™ — ASM Global established venue cleaning protocol works with over 400 products that include the recommended requirements for disinfecting various surfaces. • Pennsylvania Convention Center’s Deep Clean program addresses high traffic and touch areas, hand hygiene, team training, employee personal protective equipment, contactless entry, and housekeeping staff dedicated to increased sanitization efforts. • Advanced plasma air purification technology for larger spaces and UV fixtures for smaller spaces. • KONE UV Light Sanitization escalator handrails installed. • Highest possible MERV Rated filters throughout building. • Ongoing process of replacing HVAC air filters with higher efficiency MERV-14 filters • Renovated restrooms, new carpet, fresh paint, and vibrant LED lights throughout the Center. • Meeting room AV devices allow a presenter to wirelessly connect their own device to the monitor or screen eliminating the need to touch cables, common computers, or to insert USB drives.
