The Midway
SAN FRANCISCO CONFERENCE VENUE
The Midway brings 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space together with in-house production, culinary and event operations. Across six distinct spaces, conferences can move from mainstage presentations and breakout sessions to dining, networking, sponsor activations and receptions without leaving the campus.
The Midway brings 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space together with in-house production, culinary and event operations. Across six distinct spaces, conferences can move from mainstage presentations and breakout sessions to dining, networking, sponsor activations and receptions without leaving the campus.
A conference venue designed for flexibility and execution
The Midway brings together 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, integrated production, and in-house hospitality. From mainstage presentations and breakout sessions to networking and sponsor activations, conferences can accommodate multiple formats across one connected campus.
- Flexible configurations for 100–1,500+ attendees
- Professional AV, lighting, and production infrastructure
- Dedicated spaces for presentations, workshops, and networking
- In-house culinary and beverage services
- Convenient Dogpatch location near Mission Bay
A conference venue designed for flexibility and execution
The Midway brings together 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, integrated production, and in-house hospitality. From mainstage presentations and breakout sessions to networking and sponsor activations, conferences can accommodate multiple formats across one connected campus.
- Flexible configurations for 100–1,500+ attendees
- Professional AV, lighting, and production infrastructure
- Dedicated spaces for presentations, workshops, and networking
- In-house culinary and beverage services
- Convenient Dogpatch location near Mission Bay
SPACES FOR EVERY PART OF THE CONFERENCE
The Midway’s distinct environments allow planners to organize presentations, workshops, sponsor experiences, and hospitality around the needs of their program.
Ride | Mainstage & General Sessions
A large-format space for keynotes, panels, product announcements, and general sessions.
Gods & Monsters + CarreSel | Breakouts & Workshops
Flexible environments for technical sessions, workshops, demonstrations, and smaller presentations.
Gallery + Patio | Networking & Hospitality
Connected indoor + outdoor areas for registration, sponsor activations, dining & attendee networking.
Additional spaces can accommodate VIP meetings, speaker lounges, and private gatherings.
SPACES FOR EVERY PART OF THE CONFERENCE
The Midway’s distinct environments allow planners to organize presentations, workshops, sponsor experiences, and hospitality around the needs of their program.
Ride | Mainstage & General Sessions
A large-format space for keynotes, panels, product announcements, and general sessions.
Gods & Monsters + CarreSel | Breakouts & Workshops
Flexible environments for technical sessions, workshops, demonstrations, and smaller presentations.
Gallery + Patio | Networking & Hospitality
Connected indoor + outdoor areas for registration, sponsor activations, dining & attendee networking.
Additional spaces can accommodate VIP meetings, speaker lounges, and private gatherings.
PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES FOR COMPLEX CONFERENCES
From keynote presentations to simultaneous breakout sessions, The Midway’s integrated production infrastructure supports conferences with demanding technical requirements.
- Professional sound, lighting, and video systems
- Large-format LED displays and projection capabilities
- Flexible staging and presentation configurations
- Experienced on-site production and technical teams
Our team works with conference organizers and production partners to coordinate technical requirements across the campus.
PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES FOR COMPLEX CONFERENCES
From keynote presentations to simultaneous breakout sessions, The Midway’s integrated production infrastructure supports conferences with demanding technical requirements.
- Professional sound, lighting, and video systems
- Large-format LED displays and projection capabilities
- Flexible staging and presentation configurations
- Experienced on-site production and technical teams
Our team works with conference organizers and production partners to coordinate technical requirements across the campus.
CONFERENCE CATERING & HOSPITALITY
Our in-house culinary and beverage team brings a restaurant-quality approach to conference dining, with thoughtfully developed menus, fresh ingredients, and presentation that reflects San Francisco’s food culture. From morning coffee and working lunches to networking receptions and evening celebrations, hospitality is tailored to each event.
- Breakfast, specialty coffee, and all-day refreshments
- Chef-curated buffets, food stations, and plated dining
- Elevated receptions, craft cocktails, and full bar service
- Custom menus and flexible service formats
Food and beverage service can be arranged across multiple spaces, supporting the conference schedule while creating opportunities for guests to gather and connect.
CONFERENCE CATERING & HOSPITALITY
Our in-house culinary and beverage team brings a restaurant-quality approach to conference dining, with thoughtfully developed menus, fresh ingredients, and presentation that reflects San Francisco’s food culture. From morning coffee and working lunches to networking receptions and evening celebrations, hospitality is tailored to each event.
- Breakfast, specialty coffee, and all-day refreshments
- Chef-curated buffets, food stations, and plated dining
- Elevated receptions, craft cocktails, and full bar service
- Custom menus and flexible service formats
Food and beverage service can be arranged across multiple spaces, supporting the conference schedule while creating opportunities for guests to gather and connect.
CONFERENCES IN SAN FRANCISCO’S DOGPATCH
Located near Mission Bay, UCSF, and Chase Center, The Midway offers a distinctive setting for conferences in one of San Francisco’s growing business and innovation districts.
- Convenient access to downtown San Francisco and SFO
- Close to Mission Bay’s technology and life sciences community
- Accessible from major hotels and transportation routes
- Suitable for standalone conferences and events during major convention weeks
The surrounding neighborhood also offers opportunities for off-site dining, meetings, and additional programming.
CONFERENCES IN SAN FRANCISCO’S DOGPATCH
Located near Mission Bay, UCSF, and Chase Center, The Midway offers a distinctive setting for conferences in one of San Francisco’s growing business and innovation districts.
- Convenient access to downtown San Francisco and SFO
- Close to Mission Bay’s technology and life sciences community
- Accessible from major hotels and transportation routes
- Suitable for standalone conferences and events during major convention weeks
The surrounding neighborhood also offers opportunities for off-site dining, meetings, and additional programming.
TRUSTED BY LEADING COMPANIES & EVENT ORGANIZERS
The Midway has hosted conferences and industry gatherings for organizations including Vercel, MongoDB, LangChain, and Together AI. From developer conferences to executive summits, our team works with organizers to accommodate complex programs, technical production, and large-scale attendee experiences.
“The Midway creates an environment that supports both content and connection throughout the event.”
— DPE Summit
TRUSTED BY LEADING COMPANIES & EVENT ORGANIZERS
The Midway has hosted conferences and industry gatherings for organizations including Vercel, MongoDB, LangChain, and Together AI. From developer conferences to executive summits, our team works with organizers to accommodate complex programs, technical production, and large-scale attendee experiences.
“The Midway creates an environment that supports both content and connection throughout the event.”
— DPE Summit
Discover The Perfect Space for Your Vision
The Midway’s spaces adapt to your conference’s scale and energy—book individually or combine for a seamless experience.
The Midway’s spaces adapt to your conference’s scale and energy—book individually or combine for a seamless experience.
Ride
Our largest room at The Midway provides an open-floor layout that will surely thrill you with its near limitless adaptability.
Capacity: Standing: 1,500, Seated Theatre: 700, Seated Banquet: 400
Room Size: 12,000 sq. ft.
Stage Dimensions: 35 ’x 24’
AV: Funktion-One EVO Soundsystem; 30 ft 4.8 MM LED Video Wall
WIFI throughout
Gods & Monsters
Need a breakout space for your conference? Gods & Monsters is a stylish setting for panel discussions, VIP meetings, workshops, and intimate presentations.
Capacity: Standing: 350, Seated Theatre: 150, Seated Banquet: 90
Room Size: 2,850 sq. ft.
Stage Dimensions: 20’ x 10’
AV: Funktion-One Evo Sound System; 13 ft 4.8 MM LED video wall; LightLink LM
WIFI throughout
CarreSel
A specialty room known for its versatility, CarreSel hosts receptions, breakouts, film screenings, and immersive digital activations.
Capacity: Standing: 175, Seated Theatre: 100, Seated Banquet: 70
Room Size: 1,700 sq. ft.
AV: Danley Sound System; 3 point projector video mapping system for seamless digital wallpaper installation; 7K central laser projector & screen
Gallery
The Gallery is a light-filled exhibition hall and event space ideal for VIP receptions, expos, and cocktail hours before transitioning into larger rooms.
Capacity: Standing: 250
Room Size: 2,500 sq. ft.
AV: Funktion-One Sound; Additional AV available upon request
Patio
Home to summer gatherings, welcome breakfasts, and evening cocktails parties, the Patio exemplifies the indoor-outdoor California lifestyle and is one of our most in demand spaces.
Capacity: Standing: 400, Seated Theatre: 170, Seated Banquet: 150
Room Size: 3,800 sq. ft.
AV: Funktion-One Sound; Modular stage (upon request); LED video wall (upon request); Additional outdoor sound (upon request)
The Observatory
An elevated retreat with panoramic views of Islais Creek and the historic Bayview Rise mural—ideal for daytime networking, private receptions, and executive retreats.
Capacity: Standing: 200, Seated Theatre: 110, Seated Banquet: 88
Room size: 1,500 sq. ft.
AV: Available upon request
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Conference Venue FAQs
How many people can The Midway accommodate for a conference?
The Midway can host conferences and corporate events ranging from approximately 100 to 1,500+ guests. The 40,000-square-foot campus includes six distinct indoor and outdoor spaces that can be used individually or together, allowing conferences to be configured around different attendance levels and programming needs.
What types of conferences can The Midway host?
The Midway hosts conferences, summits, developer events, industry gatherings, product launches and company events in San Francisco. The campus can accommodate a traditional mainstage conference as well as events that combine presentations with breakout sessions, demonstrations, sponsor activations, networking, dining and entertainment.
Does The Midway have breakout rooms for conferences?
Yes. In addition to the 12,000-square-foot Ride mainstage space, The Midway has several spaces that can be configured for breakout sessions, workshops, panels, meetings and smaller group programming. Attendees can move between mainstage and breakout programming without leaving the campus.
What AV and production capabilities are available for conferences?
The Midway has extensive in-house production infrastructure, including professional sound, lighting, staging, LED and projection capabilities. Ride features a 35′ × 24′ stage and a 30′ LED wall, while other spaces can support presentations, panels, immersive environments and custom production requirements.
Can The Midway host multi-day conferences?
Yes. The Midway can accommodate single-day and multi-day conferences, summits and industry events. Multiple spaces allow planners to create separate environments for general sessions, breakout programming, dining, networking, sponsor activations and receptions throughout the event.
Does The Midway provide catering and bar service for conferences?
Yes. The Midway has an in-house culinary and beverage team that can support conference hospitality throughout the day, including breakfast, coffee and refreshments, lunch, receptions and full bar service. Menus and service formats can be planned around the conference schedule and attendee flow.
Where is The Midway located in San Francisco?
The Midway is located in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood, near Mission Bay, UCSF, Chase Center and Oracle Park, with convenient access to downtown San Francisco and SFO. The location works well for both standalone conferences and events held alongside major citywide conventions.
Can The Midway host events during major San Francisco conferences and conventions?
Yes. The Midway regularly hosts conferences, company gatherings, receptions, activations and other events during major San Francisco conference weeks. Its 40,000-square-foot campus can support a standalone conference or serve as an offsite venue for organizations participating in larger citywide events.
How far in advance should I book a San Francisco conference venue?
For large conferences and events taking place during busy San Francisco convention periods, planning four to six months or more in advance is recommended. Availability varies by date, event size and production requirements, so larger and multi-day conferences benefit from beginning the venue search early.
