Special Events FAQs

The Tech closely follows the CDC guidelines and is in line with their recommendations, so it is fluid and may change based on the levels of positive cases in Santa Clara County. At this point in time, masks are highly recommended by guests and staff. Proof of vaccination is not required to enter The Tech Interacrive.

Our rentals include the venue space you have selected and the staff required to appropriately operate the event, which includes security, janitorial services, event coordinator, staff for the exhibits, facilities, and engineering. We have a limited amount of furniture inventory available and can be included in the setup, but discuss with your event manager for more information.

You will need to select a caterer from our pre-approved list of caterers. Please discuss with your Special Events Manager for more specifics and details.

Because we are a city-owned building, the hard stop time is 12 a.m. midnight, 7 days of the week.

Glitter decor, confetti, and birdseed. Balloons must be tied down by weights and not free floating.

This depends on the visitor closing hours of the date of your special event. Typically, Tuesday-Friday vendors and clients get access after 3:15 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday after 5:15 p.m.

The building is ADA compliant and is equipped with two visitor elevators and one freight elevator for accessibility with individuals who cannot take the stairs or escalator. Our IMAX theater has four seating areas dedicated to wheelchair accessibility.

We validate for a discounted parking rate of $5 per car if your guests park at the Convention Center Garage (150 W. San Carlos St.) or 2nd and San Carlos St. Garage (288 S. 2nd St.)

We highly recommend renting Audio Visual through The Tech’s Audio Visual department as they are experts in the building and know the specs better than anyone else. However, you can use an outside vendor with the requirement that they collaborate with our AV Team and schedule a walkthrough ahead of time at no additional cost.

Although we are a non-profit organization and part of rental fees are allocated to funding our educational programs, your rental with us is considered a purchase of a service, therefore it is not tax deductible.