Portland is one of the most exciting and creative cities in the United States so it is easy to see why so many trade show producers select the Portland Expo Center over other Northwest venues. Located about an hour from the Pacific Ocean and only 30 minutes from the Columbia River Gorge, Portland supports a diverse range of interests and activities. The Expo Center is located on Marine Drive with the Columbia River Slough to the North and stunning wetlands to the South. The Washington State border is just a quick trip over the Columbia River from the Expo Center which creates a unique patron base. Portland and the Expo Center offer you everything you need to make your event a huge success! The Portland Expo Center is a first-class multi-purpose facility that has become the region's primary destination for consumer public shows, trade shows and public events. Representing a broad cross-section of our area economy, the Portland Expo Center serves as the region's gathering place for numerous events covering a wide variety of community interests. As far back as 1921, the Expo site presented some of the very largest exhibitions in the Northwest. Today, the Expo Center still serves a diverse group of regional and local small businesses that continue to positively impact Oregon's economy. The Expo Center hosts over 100 popular events annually, attracting in excess of 450,000 attendees.