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 Browse Facilities Explore the meeting rooms and get the details on our computer lab and large conference room. While you’re at it, request a room or contact us for help with planning your event. View Facilities & Rates  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. Find Out More