ERIA Marina · San Francisco
Host a networking event in San Francisco at ERIA Marina: up to 400 standing indoors, a full bar, lounge seating and a stage for short talks.
Why ERIA Marina
Why it works for networking events
Good networking needs room to move, a bar to gather around and just enough program to give people something to talk about. ERIA Marina holds up to 400 standing indoors, with lounge seating for smaller conversations and a screen for a short talk or sponsor moment.
- Up to 400 standing indoors, 500 including outdoor space
- A full bar that becomes the natural meeting point
- Lounge seating for conversations that need to sit down
Capacity & layouts
Room for 50 to 150 seated
Recommended for this event: Rounds, Theater. Standing receptions hold up to 400 indoors, or 500 including the outdoor space.
Theater
Up to 150 guests
Keynotes, panels and all-hands
Classroom
Up to 80 guests
Workshops and working sessions
Boardroom
Up to 40 guests
Leadership and board meetings
Rounds
Up to 100 guests
Dinners and table discussions
On site
AV, Wi-Fi, catering & bar
AV & presentation
A microphone and screen for a welcome, sponsor thanks or a short fireside chat without stopping the room for long.
Wi-Fi
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the venue for presenters, live demos and every guest's devices.
Catering & bar
Passed bites and stations keep people moving, with the full bar serving cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic options.
Sample event flow
How the day can run
- 6:00 PMDoors open with check-in and a welcome drink
- 6:30 PMPassed bites and open networking
- 7:15 PMShort welcome and sponsor remarks
- 7:30 PMFireside chat or lightning talks
- 8:00 PMNetworking continues until close
Location, parking & transport
2300 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA
- Address
- 2300 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, in the Marina District.
- Nearby
- About a six-minute walk (0.3 miles) from the Palace of Fine Arts, and a short drive to Fort Mason and the Presidio.
- Parking
- Street parking is available nearby.
- Getting here
- Roughly ten to fifteen minutes by car from Moscone Center. Rideshare drop-off on Chestnut Street, and ERIA can arrange group transportation.
Out-of-town guests: see our preferred hotel partners and directions to our spaces.
From our portfolio
Past events
FAQ
Questions about networking events
How many guests can attend a networking event?
Up to 400 standing indoors, or 500 including the outdoor space.
Can we have a speaker in the middle of the event?
Yes. A short talk or panel works well mid-event, using the screen and microphones while guests stay standing or take the lounge seats.
Can we manage guest check-in at the door?
Yes. We set up a check-in point at the entrance for your guest list or ticketing.
