Host Your AI or Snowflake Summit Event at a Venue That Stands Out

Snowflake Summit 2026 will pack the Moscone Center with talks, live demos, and more foot traffic than Market Street on a weekend. But when the sessions wrap every day, the real magic will happen at invite-only meetings, press events, and client dinners offsite. 

That’s where we come in. The Box SF is a restored 1926 printing plant brimming with history, personality, and the right tech for modern events. The best part? It’s just steps from Moscone Convention Center. 

Let us walk you through why our building is the perfect home base for your events during your upcoming AI events or for Snowflake Summit week in 2026.

Walk, Sip, Arrive

Time is of the essence during any conference. You don’t want guests sitting in ride shares while your keynote speaker wonders where everyone went. 

The Box SF sits just 2 walkable blocks from Moscone on the very same street, an easy ten-minute stroll past coffee shops and bright murals. Your crowd can grab a latte, stretch their legs, and land at our front door ready for more.

Historic Bones & Modern Brains

Push open our historic doors and you step into three stories of living Bay Area history. Original beams hold the ceilings, antiques line the walls, and a freight elevator that once lifted giant paper rolls now shuttles LED panels and floral arches. 

But don’t worry. We support that vintage soul with gigabyte speed Wi-Fi, laser projectors, automatic screens, and sound systems that can handle a live stream  or a conference call with Tokyo. You get all the charm and all the tech wrapped into one..

Spaces Made for Every Idea

Our building works like a pocketknife. Every floor flips out a fresh tool, ready for whatever you can throw at it. Pick one room or mix them throughout the day! Staff can swap room layouts in just a few minutes.

Top Floor Main Room and Gate Room

This is the showpiece level. The Main Room spans the full width of the building, holding 125-150 for a standing mixer or 80 for theatre seating . Wood beams, big windows, and polished floors set a warm tone. 

You’ll also find the Gate Room, anchored by the thirty‑two‑foot table carved from 17th‑century village gates. The table seats 32 for board dinners, while the room itself fits 50 with overflow seating. Both rooms share hard‑wired internet, projectors, monitors, and full sound or filming capability  

Second Floor Classroom and Suites

Drop‑down a 120‑inch screen, wheel in movable desks, and the classroom shifts from hands‑on lab to press briefing in minutes with room for up to 45  guests. Two adjacent suites offer doors‑closed privacy for eight to fourteen people. 

These rooms feature flat screens, write‑on walls, and beautiful antiques  that make them excellent for investor talks or code reviews. 

Hey, you can even use them for a quick power nap if the day runs long.

The Pressroom and Mercantile

The street level area greets your guests with our historic mercantile and letterpress machines. Up to 60 people can mingle alongside cases of vintage type, sipping cocktails while your guests enjoy our displays dating back to 1837. This isn’t just a museum, it's a retail store. We’re talking about 150+ rare cabinets, over 15 million pieces of historic print designs dating back to 1600, and a demonstration letterpress shop.  

The Hidden Speakeasy

Two antique moving fireplaces swing open to reveal a richly appointed lounge for up to eight guests. Low light, hundreds of wine bottles, and antique art set the mood for late‑night strategy sessions or rare‑whiskey flights. This spot’s available with bar package bookings, so don’t forget to ask about it!

Crew and Gear at the Ready

Every rental comes with a venue manager who is available and on-site from load-in to final sweep. Need a whiteboard wall, another monitor, or a room flip in twenty minutes? Just ask, and we’ll make it happen. The freight elevator handles bulky crates, and curbside loading keeps trucks from circling the block.

Food, Drink, and Fast Service

Tech folks at conferences tend to live on caffeine and carbs, and our preferred Bay Area caterers know this well. Pick hot breakfast burritos, poke bowls, Neapolitan pies, or any custom spread. 

Vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free menus? No problem. Bar packages feature Bay Area wines, craft beer, and more for the early-morning crew. We deal with permits and glassware so you can focus on your guests and their needs.

Privacy Matters

Snowflake attracts partners who move petabytes of sensitive data. Maybe you plan to sign NDAs, run a product sneak peek, or share funding news. Want the whole building? A full buyout keeps the invite list tight and foot traffic low.

Five Fast Steps to a Smooth Summit Event

Planning an off‑site can feel like herding cats, so we split the process into five simple steps. Follow this outline and you’ll spend more time chatting with guests and less time chasing up vendors.

1. Set the Goal

Start by deciding what success looks like. Is it a thought‑leader breakfast, a coding sprint, or a press lounge where reporters can file stories in peace? Once the outcome is clear, we point you toward the room setup, tech, and staffing that fit.

2. Hold Your Date Early

Snowflake (as well as all of our big area conferences) book fast. Drop us a note so we can talk dates and head count with you, guaranteeing you won’t be stuck without a spot on conference day.

3. Sketch Your Timeline

We share sample run sheets that list load‑in, rehearsal, doors, content blocks, meal breaks, and load‑out. You slot in your presenters and stretch breaks. A tight schedule keeps the day moving and tells our crew when to flip lights, cue slides, or roll out snacks.

4. Pick Your Menu

Good food fuels sharp minds. Choose from our trusted caterers, bring a favorite chef, or go for gourmet food trucks at the curb. Whether you want breakfast burritos, build‑your‑own bowl bars, or plated dinners, our team handles rentals, service staff, and trash removal.

5. Show Up and Create

On event day a venue manager greets you at the door with run of show in hand, and stays in contact until the last guest walks out. Need markers, batteries, or an extra mic? We’ve got you covered.

Ready to Talk Dates?

An off-site should spark feelings as well as targets. When guests see and touch a 140-year-old letterpress or sip bourbon in a hidden lounge, they leave with a story worth sharing. Those stories land on social media and Slack channels, making an impact on next year’s leads long after the Summit is over.

Snowflake Summit 2026 will be here before you can blink. If you want an event that feels real, close, and easy to run, call or email us today. Our crew will help build an experience that stands out, all within a short walk of Moscone.