Conference Center | California State University, East Bay

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Oakland, The Oakland Center is an all-inclusive facility. All rooms are equipped with high speed Internet access and A/V equipment, LCD projectors, whiteboards, and feature optional hybrid-conferencing capability (Zoom Room 75” monitor). Trained, friendly staff is available onsite to provide meeting, catering, and technical support.

We can accommodate:

Corporate meetings and training
Hybrid meetings and trainings
Small to mid-sized conferences
Staff retreats and board meetings
Product shows and job fairs
Testing (board certification, GRE, etc)
And much more!

Conference Center Features

15,000 square feet of space to meet your needs

Eight flexible-format meeting rooms

All rooms include audio/video, LCD projectors, whiteboards, and Internet access

High-speed computer training lab with 30 top-of-the-line PCs (laptops)

A 2,000 square foot multimedia-equipped conference room, including audio/video, wireless microphones, and amplified sound

Hybrid-conferencing (Zoom Room 75” monitor)

Wireless laptops available for use in any room

Dedicated, onsite technical support staff

Safe, convenient location easily accessible by car and public transportation, with nearby lodging and parking facilities

ADA-compliant facility

We are a Bay Area Green Business

Client Stories

"I really wanted to convey my appreciation for all of your group, especially for their willingness to go the extra mile. Also, I should mention that your facilities were incredibly modern, clean, well-maintained, and perfect for our needs. We hope to use them again soon."

- Wanda Rush, Clorox Corporation

"The staff at The Oakland Center are top notch. They are professional, organized, and timely. I have rented rooms from them for the past three years and every time they delivered on exactly what I needed."

- Aron Sumii, First Place for Youth

"We hosted a 3-day meeting at Cal State East Bay in January and had a wonderful experience. The meeting space was large, with flexible room set-up, options for break-out rooms, and the tech was perfect! The location was great –lots of nearby restaurant options, hotels and right next to BART. CSUEB staff were super helpful and very attentive to any needs we had throughout our event."

- K. Famighette, Education Pioneers

"The atmosphere at the Oakland Center is perfect for informational events. The facilities are top notch, and the location is an easy one for most people in the Bay Area!"

- Bruce Campbell, VP Marketing, Clare Computer Solutions

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Location & Directions

Cal State East Bay's Oakland Center is centrally located in the heart of downtown Oakland’s City Center area. Only 15 minutes away from the Oakland International Airport and 20 short minutes from downtown San Francisco, the Oakland Center is conveniently accessible by local mass transit (BART), AC transit, and local interstate freeways.

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Flexible, configurable rooms come fully equipped with the technology you’ll need for a successful event. Note that Merritt I and Merritt II combine to form a large conference room called Grand Lake.

Conference rooms are available for rent Monday through Friday at standard corporate or non-profit rates. In order to best suit your needs, The Oakland Center will open its doors 30 minutes prior to the starting time of your event. Off-hour and weekend rentals are generally available for an additional fee. Rates include all A/V equipment and onsite technical support. Payment is due by check within 30 days of the conclusion of your event.

The Oakland Center is proud to be recognized as a Bay Area Green Business, helping to make our community cleaner and better for generations to come. If you have a registered Green Business or Nonprofit, we encourage you to inquire about the rental discounts available to you.

Glenview

Capacity

435-Sq. Feet / 22x19'

Classroom (20)
U-Shape (14)
Hollow (16)
Theatre (39)

Glenview

The Oakland Center offers a variety of versatile room options that can accommodate up to 160 participants. Our friendly, trained staff is always available to assist with meeting your conferencing needs. Browse the facility and contact us to schedule your event or obtain additional information.

Half-Day: $ 210 (nonprofit $175)
Full-Day: $ 310 (nonprofit $275)

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Fruitvale

Capacity

1015-Sq. Feet / 25x40'

Classroom (40)
U-Shape (22)
Hollow (26)
Theatre (77)

Fruitvale

Half-Day: $ 370 (nonprofit $295)
Full-Day: $ 470 (nonprofit $395)

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Merritt I

Capacity

1222-Sq. Feet / 28x43'

Classroom (60)
U-Shape (30)
Hollow (36)
Theatre (100)

Merritt I

Half-Day: $ 450 (nonprofit $375)
Full-Day: $ 550 (nonprofit $475)

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Merritt II

Capacity

815-Sq. Feet / 26x31'

Classroom (35)
U-Shape (18)
Hollow (24)
Theatre (50)

Merritt II

Half-Day: $ 310 (nonprofit $260)
Full-Day: $ 410 (nonprofit $360)

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Temescal

Capacity

729-Sq. Feet / 20x35'

Classroom (35)
U-Shape (22)
Hollow (28)
Theatre (80)

Temescal

Half-Day: $ 310 (nonprofit $260)
Full-Day: $ 410 (nonprofit $360)

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Rockridge

Capacity

700-Sq. Feet

Classroom (35)
U-Shape (18)
Hollow (26)
Theatre (56)

Rockridge

Half-Day: $ 310 (nonprofit $260)
Full-Day: $ 410 (nonprofit $360)

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Montclair

Capacity

846-Sq. Feet

Classroom (54)
U-Shape (24)
Hollow (32)
Theater (96)

Montclair

Half-Day: $ 395 (nonprofit $325)
Full-Day: $ 495 (nonprofit $425)

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Grand Lake

Capacity

100

2037-Sq. Feet / 27x75'

Classroom (100)
U-Shape (48)
Hollow (60)
Theatre (160)

Grand Lake

Half-Day: $ 650 (nonprofit $550)
Full-Day: $ $750 (nonprofit $650)

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Computer Lab

Capacity

794-Sq. Feet / 25x31'

Computer Lab

Half-Day: $ 700 (nonprofit $600)
Full-Day: $ 900 (nonprofit $800)

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Meeting Rooms
Grand Lake
Computer Lab

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Flexible, configurable rooms come fully equipped with the technology you’ll need for a successful event.

Note that Merritt I and Merritt II combine to form Grand Lake.

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Location & Directions

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All Roads Lead to Your Event

The California State University, East Bay Oakland Center is centrally located in the heart of downtown Oakland's City Center area. The center is conveniently accessible by local mass transit (BART), AC Transit, and local interstate freeways. The Oakland Center is only 15 minutes away from the Oakland International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco.

The Oakland Center
In the Trans Pacific Centre
1000 Broadway, Suite 109
Oakland, CA 94607

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Directions to the Oakland Center

For your convenience, we have compiled directions to the Oakland Center from virtually everywhere in the Bay Area.

Location

The Center is located in the Trans Pacific Centre at the corner of 11th and Broadway in Oakland. You can access the Conference Center through the lobby of the Trans Pacific Centre Monday through Friday. Saturday access is through the exterior door on 11th street.

From Contra Costa County

Take Highway 24 to the Caldecott Tunnel. Take Highway 980 exit. Continue south to the 11th Street exit. Turn left onto 11th street. Cross Broadway. See below for parking information.

From Marin County

Take Highway 580 to Interstate 80 West. At the San Francisco/Oakland interchange, take Highway 580 East. Take the Highway 980/Downtown Oakland exit. Continue to the 11th Street exit. Turn left onto 11th Street. Cross Broadway. See below for parking information.

From Pleasanton/Livermore

Take Highway 580 into Oakland. Take the Downtown Oakland exit onto Highway 980. Continue to the 11th Street exit. Turn left on 11th Street. Cross Broadway. See below for parking information.

From the San Francisco/Bay Bridge

Take the Highway 580 exit. Take the Downtown Oakland exit onto Highway 980. Continue to the 11th Street exit. Turn left onto 11th Street. Cross Broadway. See below for parking information.

From the Oakland International Airport

Take Highway 880 North to the Broadway exit in Downtown Oakland. Make a right turn onto Broadway at the first light. Make a right turn onto 11th Street. See below for parking information. You may also use BART from the airport. The OAK BART station is located just across from the Terminal 1 baggage claim area and a short walk from Terminal 2. Take BART from OAK to Coliseum Station. From Coliseum Station, take a 12-minute ride on a Richmond-bound train to the 12th Street/Oakland City Center station.

Take the 11th street escalator up from the underground BART station and The Oakland Center will be across the street at the corner of Broadway and 11th Street.

BART

Exit the Oakland City Center/12th Street station using the Broadway/11th Street South Exit. Proceed on Broadway to 11th Street and follow the directions under "Location" above. Visit the BART website for more information on routes and schedules.

AC Transit

The Oakland Center is served by several AC Transit lines which stop on either 11th Street or Broadway.

Parking

Underground parking is available at the Trans Pacific Centre on 11th Street, where the Oakland Center is located. The parking garage is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and there is a $2.00 charge per 15 minutes for parking ($24 daily maximum). Evening special pricing is available at $10.00, between 3:00 p.m.–closing. All parking rates are subject to change.

You can also reserve your parking and pay online by searching for “Cal State East Bay Oakland Center” on the following websites:

There also are numerous public lots and parking garages in the vicinity of the Oakland Center. View a complete list of nearby parking on Google Maps.

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General Information

The Oakland Center 
In the Transpacific Centre 
1000 Broadway, Suite 109 
Oakland, CA 94607
P: (510) 208-7001
 F: (510) 208-0297 
E: oaklandcenter@csueastbay.edu

Center Contact

Kevin Kenny
Oakland Center Manager
E: kevin.kenny@csueastbay.edu