The search for sophisticated new event venues in the East Bay has officially evolved with the unveiling of the 1950 Franklin Event Center. Situated in the vibrant heart of Oakland, this facility offers a professional command center for corporate summits, multi-room conferences, and high-impact workshops. Whether you are a local firm looking to revitalize your quarterly planning or an international brand seeking a strategic digital hub, 1950 Franklin provides the scale and technology to turn complex ideas into actionable results.
The 1950 Franklin Event Center: A Versatile Hub for Large Scale Events
As Oakland continues to rise as a center for innovation and commerce, the demand for new event venues that can handle logistical complexity has never been higher. The 1950 Franklin Event Center meets this need by offering a flexible collection of eight major event rooms conveniently located on a single floor. This layout is engineered to support seamless transitions between general sessions and specialized breakouts.
Accessibility is at the core of the design. The center is positioned just a short walk across a sky bridge from the 1901 Franklin parking garage, which offers 635 parking spaces for attendees and vendors. This direct connection ensures that even with massive guest counts, the arrival and departure remains efficient.
Detailed Breakdown of Conference Rooms
The 1950 Franklin Event Center provides diverse configurations to suit specific guest counts and technical requirements.
Conference Rooms A & B: Versatile and Modular
These combined rooms offer a 1,083 square foot space that adapts instantly to your needs. Whether configured for theater style presentations for 80 guests or a collaborative conference layout for 75 seated, the modular design allows you to customize your setup and tech placement for any workshop.
Conference Room C: Expansive and Modular
This 1,311 square foot suite is engineered to host up to 100 people without compromising on style or flow. Natural light from large windows complements a professional setup featuring an integrated roll down projector for high impact presentations. This space can comfortably fit 90 people standing, and 85 sitting.
Conference Room D: The Executive Command Center
A 910 square foot suite optimized for teams of up to 60 people standing, and 80 sitting. Uniquely positioned for maximum flexibility, it directly connects to our larger suites (C & E), making it the ideal choice for a dedicated breakout room or an executive command center during large scale events.
Conference Room E: High Tech Impact
Maximize your impact in this 1,733 square foot suite, engineered to host up to 120 people standing or 65 to 90 guests seated. The room is centered around a large LED screen that brings content to life with simple laptop connectivity, bridging the gap between local collaboration and global digital reach.
Conference Room F: The Flagship Suite
This 1,753 square foot flagship suite is our most spacious venue at the center. It is designed to accommodate up to 150 guests standing or 90 to 110 seated depending on the layout. Anchored by a stunning full wall LED screen, it creates an immersive environment for everything from cinematic video to global live streams.
Full Service Amenities and Technical Excellence
What sets 1950 Franklin apart from other new event venues is its comprehensive infrastructure. Modern A/V technology is integrated throughout, featuring high resolution LED screens and high speed connectivity for effortless presentations. To support all day programming, the center includes a 2,562 square foot dining room and a 1,290 square foot commercial kitchen for on site catering.
Exploring the Full STAK Portfolio
While 1950 Franklin offers the ultimate space for corporate conferences, STAK Space offers a wider portfolio of venues designed for every possible occasion. You can elevate your brand at the 39th Floor Sky Lounge, which hosts 150 guests against a panoramic Bay Area backdrop. For those seeking an outdoor atmosphere, the 4th Floor Podium Deck at 1900 Broadway offers a 3,000 square foot lounge with sporting turf and a cocktail pool for up to 350 people.
Our ecosystem also includes specialized suites to give your event a unique edge. You can host a premiere in our 150 person STAK Space Theater, record a podcast in our professional recording studio, or foster team building in the interactive Swing Suite golf simulator. From intimate huddles to takeovers for 1,000+ people, we provide the flexible floorplans and cutting edge technology to bring any vision to life in the heart of Oakland.
