ilani Meeting & Entertainment Center

ilani Meeting & Entertainment Center is a large, flexible conference and event venue in Ridgefield, Washington, serving organisers across the Portland and Vancouver region. Its 40,000-square-foot facility is designed for conferences, conventions, trade shows, corporate meetings, training sessions, galas, concerts, comedy shows, sporting events and special occasions.

The main Cowlitz Ballroom can be configured for different event formats, including conferences, exhibitions, classroom sessions, receptions and large-scale entertainment. The venue can accommodate up to 1,000 conference guests or around 2,600 people for concerts. A separate Gathering Room provides approximately 10,000 square feet for receptions, breakfasts, cocktail events and breakout sessions, with the option to divide the space into smaller rooms. Two private boardrooms offer a more discreet setting for executive meetings, workshops and retreats, with integrated audiovisual facilities.

Event organisers benefit from an experienced in-house team covering conference services, audiovisual production, staging, lighting, sound, catering and event decoration. The venue also offers complimentary Wi-Fi, accessible facilities, green rooms, private dining options and adaptable indoor and outdoor areas. Organisers may work with the venue’s technical team or bring their own audiovisual equipment.

Located just off Interstate 5 and within easy reach of Portland International Airport, ilani combines event space with on-site restaurants, bars, entertainment, gaming, retail and a luxury hotel. This makes it suitable for multi-day conferences, corporate retreats, incentive programmes, conventions and private celebrations where accommodation, dining and evening activities are important parts of the event experience. Free self-parking and group arrival facilities add practical convenience for delegates and guests.