Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education 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

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.