Dana Stoehr, CFE
Chief Executive Officer
San Mateo County Event Center (SMCEC)
Thank you for visiting the San Mateo County Event Center online.
We appreciate your interest in our services and are continuously enhancing our website to provide a seamless, user-centric experience. Our commitment to innovation drives us to explore smarter, more effective ways to serve our clients and guests.
As a premier event venue in the heart of the Bay Area, adaptability is integral to our operations. The dynamic nature of the event industry demands a forward-thinking mindset—one that embraces change, meets challenges head-on, and evolves with the needs of our clients and community. We believe that strategic, intentional change is essential to achieving long-term success.
We’re excited to share several enhancements currently underway across our facility. From upgraded Wi-Fi and networking infrastructure to improved security, digital ticketing, and expanded signage, every update is designed with both guest experience and operational efficiency in mind. We’ve also introduced amenities such as credit card acceptance at parking entrances and a renewed focus on elevated customer service standards.
In addition, we are making significant strides in positioning the San Mateo County Event Center as a resiliency hub for emergency preparedness. Facility upgrades are being implemented with community support and public safety in mind. Recent and upcoming enhancements—including new on-site laundry facilities, upgraded restroom amenities, and expanded lobby spaces—are designed to better serve both our year-round events and our role as a critical resource during times of need.
The San Mateo County Event Center continues to experience record growth in bookings, including corporate events, exhibitions, festivals, and private celebrations. We’re proud to be a trusted partner for companies large and small—whether they’re joining us for our iconic County Fair in the summer or celebrating a holiday event in the fall.
Our team is the foundation of everything we do. We are proud of our staff’s commitment to excellence and to cultivating a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. These principles drive us to build experiences that are welcoming, respectful, and representative of the diverse community we serve.
We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to the San Mateo County Event Center—where technology, service, and community come together to create extraordinary events.