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Safety Initiatives

San Francisco is doubling down on safety, visibility, and preparedness for meetings and conventions of every size. The San Francisco Travel Association, the local hospitality and business community, the city’s elected and appointed officials, law enforcement officers, first responders, and volunteers are committed to providing you and your attendees with world-class hospitality in a safe environment.

City- and State-Led Action

Through collaborative efforts, including initiatives from Mayor Daniel Lurie and the state, safety remains a top priority. The mayor has supported the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) by prioritizing funding for:

• SFPD Hospitality Task Force: A dedicated team of officers who provide increased security and rapid response in high-traffic areas, working directly with hotels and businesses to ensure a welcoming, safe atmosphere for meetings and conventions.
• Proposition E: Approved in March 2024, this measure increases the number of officers on San Francisco streets, allows the usage of modern tech by police, and more.

Within his 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 city budgets, Mayor Lurie has:

• Prioritized public safety by investing in police officers, firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, 911 dispatchers, and other first responders,
• Invested in clean and safe streets by maintaining funding for street cleaners, adding new street cleaning staff, strengthening neighborhood-based ambassador programs, and more.
• Unlocked resources that allow the city to redirect unspent funds and give unhoused people access to treatment and services.

As of August 2025, crime was down nearly 30% year over year.
- SFPD

Clean, Walkable Streets

With these investments, areas around major event venues—including The Moscone Center—are cleaner, more inviting, and easier to navigate.

San Francisco is one of the most walkable cities in the nation, making it easy for attendees to access iconic landmarks and attractions, Michelin-starred restaurants, and event venues. Of the city’s 35,000 hotel rooms, more than 19,000 are within walking distance of The Moscone Center.

Police officers are always on patrol along the streets outside The Moscone Center on event days. In addition, officers specializing in homeless outreach will be in the neighborhood.

The number of tents on city streets has reached its lowest point since before the pandemic.
- San Francisco Department of Emergency Management

Additional On-the-Ground Support

From Community Benefit Districts (CBDs) improving public space to the expert Pre-Con Team, groups are never alone.

CBDs are non-profit organizations that partner with the city to fund clean and safe initiatives and quality-of-life improvements for residents and visitors alike. Among them are the Union Square Alliance, which provides 24/7 service from cleaning to walking escorts, and the Yerba Buena CBD, whose guides surround The Moscone Center, offering a Clean Team, Community Guides, and walking escorts.

City pre-con meetings are hosted one to two weeks prior to a group moving in at The Moscone Center, giving you an opportunity to meet with representatives from San Francisco Travel, SFPD, CBDs, the city's Department of Public Works and Convention Facilities Department, and The Moscone Center.

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Alignment with Organizational Values

Meeting in San Francisco doesn’t just check the logistics box; it can reinforce your organization’s core values. There are multiple ways to extend your meeting’s purpose beyond your venue of choice and long after the closing reception.

Sustainability

San Francisco consistently rates among the “greenest” cities in North America. Designated a Biophilic City, San Francisco is home to 3,400 acres of green spaces, including 233 distinct parks. It’s the only city in the world with both a LEED Platinum-certified convention center and airport. The Moscone Center has the second-largest publicly owned solar power system in the nation and has consistently raised the recycling standard for convention centers. Along with eco-friendly hotel accommodations and transportation options like e-scooters and Waymo, an all-electric, autonomous ride-hailing service available 24/7, the City by the Bay is where your meetings can be effortlessly environmentally conscious and align with your company’s platform.

Welcoming, Inclusive Community

The diverse neighborhoods and vibrant cultures found within San Francisco’s 49 square miles welcome and embrace people of different backgrounds and beliefs. Hosting your event here sends a clear message that your organization supports a future built on belonging.

Make A Positive Impact

Companies and groups can give back through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives when meeting here. As part of the San Francisco Travel’s complimentary convention services, we can connect planners with on-site and off-site opportunities to do good, help local charitable organizations, and meet your company’s CSR goals.

Team Building

From cable car scavenger hunts to culinary competitions and nature-based challenges, this is a city made for building real company culture. Strengthen employee bonds with a variety of team-building activities.

Industry and Thought Leadership

San Francisco has a rich history of innovation, creativity, and culture colliding to shape the future. As the proving ground for artificial intelligence and driverless cars, the city has furthered its legacy of making the “impossible” a reality.  From its iconic cultural contributions to its world-changing inventions, this is the place to spark new ideas, strengthen connections, and be a part of what’s next. Give attendees unparalleled access to industry experts, leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs.
 

Global Recognition

San Francisco isn’t just a great city—it’s a smart business decision. Your board and CEO want assurance that logistics are smooth, meeting costs are justified, and prestige is present. San Francisco delivers on all counts.

Award-Winning Airport

With nonstop service to more than 130 global destinations, including over 80 within the United States, and numerous recent accolades, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) makes it easy and enjoyable to get here.

• Awarded best new passenger experience for its Harvey Milk Terminal 1 lounge by Airports Council International – North America
• Recognized as a top 10 airport for food and drink by Food & Wine magazine in 2025
• Named best airport in North America by Business Traveler magazine in 2024
• Found to have the fastest airport Wi-Fi in the world by broadband and mobile networking company Ookla in 2024

Legacy of Hosting Iconic Events

San Francisco has an elite record of hosting past conventions and conferences for prominent businesses and organizations, including Salesforce, Oracle, RSAC, and the American College of Surgeons. The city is now gearing up for some of the biggest events on the world stage: Super Bowl LX and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

San Francisco's vibrant spirit lends itself so well to the sort of magic we love to create in our events.
- Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff