Conference Venue

Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97232

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is located within Portland's city center, right around the corner from restaurants, shopping, cultural attractions and entertainment. MAX light-rail makes getting around easy. It can pick you up or drop you off right at the OCC's front door and take you just about anywhere downtown for free! OCC is eight short miles from the airport, and MAX can bring you straight there.

Getting to the OCC

Via MAX Light Rail
Portland's efficient train system, MAX light-rail transit, stops 162 times a day at OCC's own station. The MAX makes stops in downtown Portland, Portland International Airport and west to Hillsboro.

Driving Directions
The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is accessible via Interstate Freeway I-5 north from exit 302A (Rose Quarter) and I-84 west exit 1 (Lloyd Blvd.). It is bound by Holladay Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lloyd Blvd. and NE First Ave.

Parking at the OCC
The OCC has an brand new onsite parking garage, available for $8 per day (prices subject to change). Enter garage via First Avenue.

Where to Stay in Portland

The RailsConf organizers have negotiated special room rates at several hotels within a few blocks of the Oregon Convention center. Learn More