Opening Party Location for Conventions and Meetings in Long Beach

An opening party sets the tone for a large meeting or convention. It's a place for people to break the ice, create a few connections that they'll see over the next few days, reconnect with people they might not have seen for a while, and get into the mood for a fulfilling conference experience. An opening party done well reflects well on the meeting organizers and creates a confidence and momentum and energy that can make all the right things happen for a great meeting.

Our Approach to Hosting Opening Parties

We believe that opening parties are about creating the small conversations at the beginning of a several day experience that blossom into lifelong relationships. A surprising number of long-term friendships start with a chance meeting walking over to the initial party or mixer - when everyone's a little nervous and it's not quite clear if you'll know anyone attending this year. That initial conversation and introduction turn into a few conversations over the first day, a deeper discussion about challenges/ opportunities in the hallway track, and a blossoming friendship that continues past the meeting's end.

Our spaces are conducive to creating these chance meetings while also providing a mix of great food & beverage (generally always important on those attendee feedback forms) and some spaces for music/ entertainment.

Hosting Opening Parties for Long Beach Conventions and Meetings

In the Long Beach area, there are a limited number of spaces that can host a larger convention group. 440 Elm offers 20K sq ft of event space in a private facility and brings high end food and beverage to the table. Our largest room holds up to 900 and has the soaring 30' ceilings that let guests know that a special evening is in store.