Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center
Experience our modern, state-of-the-art event venue
The Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center has 68,000 square feet of space, including a state-of-the-art simulation center, an auditorium, high-tech conference rooms and a full-service café.
At the Innovation Center, we host special events, meetings and activities for the community and external partners to support innovation and education.
The center has the technical capabilities to support live broadcasts of events and simulations to other spaces inside and outside the Sharp system.
Event spaces at the Innovation Center
The following spaces are available for use at the Innovation Center.
The 375-seat auditorium is located on the ground floor with an adjacent lobby for pre- and post-event functions
Comfortable, theater-style seating with built-in desks and power plugs for up to 375 guests
ADA-accessible seating and stage area
Canvas-style ultra-wide LED wall (custom resolution: 4224x1512) and 90-inch HD monitor screens for visual display of slides, videos and graphical content
Professional video production software is used to produce high-quality events, livestreams, virtual meetings and beyond
Custom graphical elements like lower thirds, transparent logo bugs and seamless and/or effect transitions between inputs are supported
Five pan-tilt zoom cameras capture every angle of the auditorium with the ability to live-switch cameras to add dynamic camera cuts to a production
A fully digital audio system, complete with wireless microphones and media players with support for several media types
Dual 24-inch HD monitor screens built into the stage act as confidence monitors or teleprompter to assist presenters during show time
Foldback audio speakers with a discrete audio mix allow on-stage talent to hear input from the audience or audio from a virtual participant
Stage spotlights and customizable house lighting enhance the audience experience
Post-production capabilities are available to create and edit polished deliverables for distribution or on-demand viewing
Located on the fourth floor
Capacity for up to 185 guests in classroom, banquet, theater and boardroom-style seating arrangements
Large podium with multiple mic options
Adjoining patio area with large awning, outdoor furnishings and garden landscaping.
Room is equipped with the following capabilities and technology:
Large monitors for visual display of desktop, slides, web browser and more
Ability to host or join a virtual meeting utilizing the Microsoft Teams touch panel
Wirelessly share content on screen using Microsoft Teams touch panel; HDMI equipped devices are also supported
In-ceiling microphones and speakers send and receive audio during a virtual meeting without the need for headsets or wired microphones
Pan-tilt zoom camera captures participants and is equipped with auto-tracking
Dimmable lighting to enhance screen visuals and automatic shades to eliminate glare on screens
Meeting rooms are available on the second and fourth floors.
Rooms include tables with built-in electrical outlets for easy access to power and adjustable office chairs
Access to whiteboards, adjustable lighting and electric window shades
All meeting rooms are equipped with the following capabilities and technology:
80-inch monitor for visual display of desktop, slides, web browser and more
Ability to host or join a virtual meeting utilizing the Microsoft Teams touch panel located in each room
Wirelessly share content on screen using Microsoft Teams touch panel; HDMI equipped devices are also supported
In-ceiling microphones and speakers send and receive audio during a virtual meeting without the need for headsets or wired microphones
Pan-tilt zoom camera captures participants and is equipped with auto-tracking
Dimmable lighting to enhance screen visuals and automatic shades to eliminate glare on screens
Booking an event at the Innovation Center
Learn more about booking a space at the Innovation Center, and how to take advantage of our offerings.
View our Client Guide for more information. Then submit our intake form to request reservation of event space at the Innovation Center.
Our team will review all reservation requests and coordinate approved events in conjunction with the sponsoring event coordinator. If you have any questions, email us at innovationcenter.scheduling@sharp.com.
The Modern Recipe Café at the Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center provides restaurant-quality cuisine.
Our culinary team has created a variety of healthy and delicious customizable menus to fit a wide range of budgets and tastes, including choices featuring organic and/or sustainable selections. The culinary team takes great pride in using the best possible local and seasonal ingredients to create regional favorites and specialty items that will make your event a culinary success.
The culinary team is also available to provide innovative suggestions for custom menu designs.
Review our Modern Recipe guide to learn more.
The Innovation Center is located at 8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123.
Free visitor parking with validation is available in the visitor parking lot located at Gate 1 off Spectrum Center Boulevard.
Parking can be validated at the Innovation Center Reception Desk.
Book a space at the Innovation Center
Complete our intake form to request reservation of event space.
Take a look inside
Explore our event spaces
Take a 360-degree virtual tour of the Innovation Center to see what we have to offer for your next event.
Exterior
Lobby
Ground-level auditorium
Conference room 212
Conference room on the 4th floor
Boardroom on the 4th floor
Room 214
Patio