Why Industry City Is the Destination for B2B Events in Brooklyn

B2B Events and Conferences in Brooklyn at Industry City

Intro

Brooklyn has become one of New York City’s most exciting destinations for business conferences, trade shows, and industry meetups. At the heart of it is Industry City, a 35-acre creative campus that blends flexible event venues, enterprise infrastructure, and a built-in community of 650+ companies. From intimate gatherings to multi-day summits with thousands of attendees, Industry City offers the space and setting that organizers need to create unforgettable events.

Recent B2B Events at Industry City

Blockworks Permissionless

The Blockworks Permissionless conference brought its annual cryptocurrency summit to New York City for the first time, choosing Industry City as the venue. Across three days, more than 1,100 attendees per day filled the Box Factory and surrounding breakout spaces. The event featured mainstage presentations, smaller workshops, and activations across campus — demonstrating IC’s ability to host large-scale, multi-track conferences.

Beanstalk Conference

Beanstalk brought together over 2,000 founders, executives, and investors from the direct-to-consumer, retail, and CPG sectors for two days of panels, keynotes, and networking. Using spaces like the Box Factory and The Landing, Beanstalk showcased how IC’s mix of flexible layouts and breakout areas makes it an ideal fit for brand-driven conferences.

NY Hardware Meetup

Hosted inside tenant space at Adafruit, this grassroots meetup welcomed ~75 engineers, founders, and innovators from the NY hardware ecosystem. The event highlighted IC’s role as a hub for hard tech, robotics, and AI companies — and how even smaller events can thrive within the campus’s collaborative community.

Martini Expo

Created by drinks writer Robert Simonson and Mary Kate Murray, the Martini Expo turned IC into a playground for mixologists, bartenders, and spirits brands. Held in The Landing and Courtyard 3/4, the event blended panels, tastings, and brand activations — while also engaging on-campus tenants like Confidant and Bitter Monk.

Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB)

One of the largest beverage industry trade shows in North America, Bar Convent Brooklyn brings 6,000+ attendees to IC each year. Centered in the Box Factory and supported by ancillary spaces across campus, BCB takes advantage of IC’s scale, infrastructure, and integration with on-site bars and restaurants.

Female Founders Day

The Female Founders Fund hosted its annual Female Founders Day at IC, drawing entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. With events in Five Two A and The Landing, the summit showcased how IC can adapt to host mission-driven gatherings alongside major industry conferences.

Why Organizers Choose Industry City

FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACES

• Box Factory – 18,810 SF + 33,000 SF courtyard, capacity for 1,200+ standing.
• Five Two A – 11,183 SF polished industrial space with skyline + Statue of Liberty views.
• The Landing – Two-story venue with breakout space, catering kitchen, and direct courtyard access.

enterprise infrastructure

• High-speed connectivity, scalable power, and AV-ready layouts.
• Drive-in loading docks, back-of-house facilities, and rigging points for large productions.

CAMPUS ECOSYSTEM

• 650+ businesses across industries — from media and AI to design and retail.
• On-site dining, breweries, and courtyards create built-in networking and social opportunities.

BROOKLYN LOCATION

• Easily accessible by subway, bus, and car.
• A unique alternative to Manhattan venues, with more space and flexibility for organizers.

Building the Future of Industry Events in Brooklyn

From global summits to grassroots meetups, Industry City has become a destination of choice for B2B events in New York City. With spaces that scale, infrastructure that supports production at every level, and a vibrant Brooklyn setting, IC offers organizers the freedom to bring bold ideas to life.

👉 Plan your next industry event in Brooklyn at Industry City. Check out our available venues and submit and inquiry form here, or email ic-events@industrycity.com.