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Dell Technologies World Visitors — Stay at Rio for Nightlife

Attending Dell Technologies World at The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas? Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino puts you in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip with easy access to the best nightclubs, pool parties, and entertainment after the show floor closes.

3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Event Details

About Dell Technologies World

Event

Dell Technologies World

Venue

The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas

Dates

May 18, 2026 – May 21, 2026

Estimated Attendance

8,000+ attendees

Dell Technologies' flagship annual conference bringing together IT professionals, enterprise architects, and technology leaders for four days of product announcements, hands-on labs, and keynote sessions covering AI, cloud, storage, and the future of hybrid work.

Walking Distance

Nearby Venues from Rio

You do not need to stay at a hotel to visit its nightclub. These venues are all within walking distance or a short rideshare from Rio — perfect for a night out after Dell Technologies World.

Hotel Overview

Why Stay at Rio for Dell Technologies World

The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is an off-Strip Las Vegas icon just one mile from the Strip on Flamingo Road. All 2,522 rooms are full suites, making it one of the best values for groups needing space. The Rio underwent a major renovation under Dreamscape Companies and offers easy access to mid-Strip nightlife at Drai's, Hakkasan, and OMNIA via a short rideshare.

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is a solid mid-range option that balances comfort and value with a 3-star rating. It is 1.8 mi to LVCC from the Las Vegas Convention Center, making it a convenient base for Dell Technologies World attendees. Note that Rio charges a $35/night daily resort fee, which covers WiFi, fitness center, and pool access.

Rio is best for: off-strip value, groups, poker players, all-suite rooms. Whether you are attending Dell Technologies World solo, with colleagues, or as part of a group, the combination of on-site amenities and proximity to nightlife makes it an excellent choice.

Outdoor pool area with bar service. Open seasonally. After a full day at Dell Technologies World, the pool area is a great way to unwind before heading out to the clubs at night.

After Hours

After the Convention

The show floor closes, but Las Vegas is just getting started. Here are tips for making the most of your nights during Dell Technologies World.

Submit Guest List 5–7 Days Out

Dell Technologies World draws industry professionals and conference attendees to Las Vegas — a crowd that moves fast on nightlife bookings. The same week that fills Dell Technologies World's session rooms also fills Strip guest lists. Submit your NoCoverVegas request before the conference opens to lock your spot. Text (725) 999-9293 or use the form below with your night, group size, and venue preference.

Industry professionals and conference attendees: Dress Code Reminder

Dell Technologies World's industry professionals and conference attendees arrive dressed for the show floor — which means badge lanyards, branded totes, and comfortable footwear that will not pass the nightclub door. Before leaving Rio, swap the conference wear for dress shoes (men) or cocktail attire (women). Athletic wear, hats, and sneakers are turned away at OMNIA, XS, Hakkasan, and Marquee without exception.

Peak Night: Wednesday or Thursday

Convention attendees in Las Vegas split between nightclubs, casino entertainment, and strip clubs. Wednesday or Thursday is the highest-demand session — deals have been signed, speakers have wrapped, and the entire Dell Technologies World crowd is still in Las Vegas before weekend departures begin. If you want the full experience, wednesday or thursday at Drai's After Hours is it. The following nights thin quickly as early-flight attendees leave.

Dell Technologies World: Dayclubs for Networking

Pool parties are an underused extension of Dell Technologies World networking — the informal outdoor setting at Encore Beach Club, OMNIA Dayclub, or Marquee Dayclub removes the formality of badge-scanning lobbies. When industry professionals and conference attendees step off the specialized exhibitions show floor onto a pool party terrace, the conversation dynamic shifts entirely.

Nightlife Calendar

What's On in Las Vegas During Dell Technologies World

Las Vegas runs headliner nightlife events every weekend regardless of what convention is in town. Here is exactly what is happening at clubs near Rio while you are in Las Vegas for Dell Technologies World — so you can plan your nights before you arrive.

EDC Week

EDC Week 2026 is the biggest seven-day electronic music event in Las Vegas history, running May 13–19 and surrounding the Electric Daisy Carnival festival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (May 15–17). Every major nightclub and pool party on the Strip books a dedicated EDC Week lineup — Tiësto at LIV, The Chainsmokers at XS, Calvin Harris at Encore Beach Club, OMNIA Dayclub's grand opening weekend with FISHER and RÜFÜS DU SOL, Dom Dolla at LIV, Charlotte de Witte at Hakkasan, and 60+ headliners across seven nights. Over 400,000 attendees flood the Strip across the full week — the single biggest week of the Las Vegas nightlife calendar.

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Monday, May 18

11:00 AMDayclub

David Guetta

LIV Nightclub

10:30 PMNightclub

DJ Snake (Hip-Hop Set)

Marquee Nightclub

10:30 PMNightclub
10:30 PMNightclub

Tuesday, May 19

Martin Garrix w/ Justin Mylo

OMNIA Nightclub

10:30 PMNightclub

Hakkasan Nightclub Mid-May 2026 — DJ Franzen & Twinsick

The week between EDC and Memorial Day Weekend brings Hakkasan Nightclub back to its regular-season programming. DJ Franzen returns for R&Bae Wednesdays on May 20 — his fourth and second-to-last Hakkasan Wednesday of the month — delivering the hip-hop and R&B open-format set that has made this midweek slot a consistent draw at MGM Grand. Twinsick follows on Thursday May 21, opening the pre-Memorial Day week with the duo's blend of bass-forward electronic production and high-energy crowd interaction that has made them a returning Hakkasan booking. The May 20–21 window falls in the calm between two of Las Vegas's biggest May events, offering one of the more accessible Hakkasan nights of the month with shorter lines and straightforward guest list access.

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Wednesday, May 20 — R&Bae Wednesdays

DJ Franzen (R&Bae Wednesdays)

Hakkasan Nightclub

10:30 PMNightclub

Thursday, May 21

10:30 PMNightclub

Post-EDC Wednesday Las Vegas 2026 — Two Friends, L'Core & DJ Franzen

Wednesday May 20, 2026 occupies a singular position in the Las Vegas nightlife calendar: the day after EDC Week's final booking (Martin Garrix at OMNIA, Tuesday May 19) and the day before Memorial Day Weekend's opening night (Thursday May 21). For the tens of thousands of EDC attendees who extended their Las Vegas trips through the mid-week stretch, the post-EDC Wednesday is the last true recovery window before the MDW crowd arrives — consistently offering shorter lines, easier guest list access, and lower prices than either holiday bracket surrounding it. The standout booking is Two Friends at EBC at Night, the nightclub arm of the Encore Beach Club campus at Wynn Encore. The Los Angeles duo of Eli Sones and Matthew Halper — known for the Big Bootie Mix series, a long-running catalog of genre-spanning DJ sets that blend pop, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music — bring their crowd-first setlist approach to the 10:30 PM Wednesday slot. EBC at Night operates on the Encore campus in nightclub hours, retaining Wynn's production standards in a setting that bridges the beach club energy with late-night format. Two Friends appear across both Encore Beach Club (daytime) and EBC at Night (evening) in their residency circuit, making them one of the most versatile bookings in the Wynn nightlife portfolio and one of the few EBC acts performing both formats in the same season. Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan runs Lowkey in the Library on Wednesday nights — an intimate deep house concept hosted in the Library room, one of three distinct spaces that define Marquee's programming identity. L'Core takes the May 20 date, delivering deep house and atmospheric house music in the Library's acoustically focused environment. The Lowkey format is Marquee's mid-week counterpoint to its weekend headline programming: where Saturday nights bring festival-scale EDM to the main room, the Library concept draws the house music crowd that wants the Cosmopolitan venue experience in its most intimate form — a separate entrance, dedicated bar, and distinct sound system that function as a standalone venue within Marquee's footprint. Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand runs R&Bae Wednesdays with DJ Franzen — his fourth and second-to-last R&Bae Wednesday of May. Franzen's hip-hop, R&B, and old-school open-format sets provide a complete genre alternative to the electronic-focused EBC at Night and Marquee bookings, making the post-EDC Wednesday one of the more diverse single-night lineups of the May calendar. The Liquid Pool Lounge at ARIA opens its Wednesday Dip with DJ Buza for an afternoon pool option before the evening circuit opens. Drai's After Hours at the Vanderpump Hotel (formerly The Cromwell) runs its R&B Thursdays after-hours format starting at 1:00 AM — the natural extension of the night for guests closing out the Wednesday circuit.

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Wednesday, May 20 — Post-EDC Recovery Night

DJ Buza (The Wednesday Dip)

Liquid Pool Lounge

11:00 AMDayclub

Two Friends

EBC at Night

10:30 PMNightclub

L'Core (Lowkey in the Library)

Marquee Nightclub

10:00 PMNightclub

DJ Franzen (R&Bae Wednesdays)

Hakkasan Nightclub

10:30 PMNightclub

R&B Thursdays After Hours

Drai's After Hours

1:00 AMAfter Hours

Insider Guide

Dell Technologies World at Rio: What to Know

About Dell Technologies World. Dell Technologies' flagship annual conference bringing together IT professionals, enterprise architects, and technology leaders for four days of product announcements, hands-on labs, and keynote sessions covering AI, cloud, storage, and the future of hybrid work. The convention draws around 8,000 attendees to The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas each May, concentrated in the tech and enterprise sector. Las Vegas venue operators recognize Dell Technologies World as one of the busier convention weeks of the year: guest lists fill 24 to 48 hours before target nights, and cover charges at walk-up are higher than on a standard weekend.

Rio for Dell Technologies World attendees. The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is an off-Strip Las Vegas icon just one mile from the Strip on Flamingo Road. All 2,522 rooms are full suites, making it one of the best values for groups needing space. The Rio underwent a major renovation under Dreamscape Companies and offers easy access to mid-Strip nightlife at Drai's, Hakkasan, and OMNIA via a short rideshare. Rio sits 1.8 mi to LVCC from The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas — a standard 10-to-15-minute rideshare from the show floor without convention-week traffic. As a mid-range-tier option, Rio attracts mid-level attendees and regional buyers attending Dell Technologies World. The $35/night resort fee covers amenities including pool access, fitness facilities, and Wi-Fi.

Nearby nightclub access from Rio. Rio does not have a major nightclub on property, but its Strip location puts Drai's After Hours (1.8 mi) within reach. The nearest options: Drai's After Hours (1.8 mi), Hakkasan Nightclub (2.0 mi), OMNIA Nightclub (2.0 mi). For Dell Technologies World groups, this still means one direct rideshare from the hotel without navigating the Strip on foot after a full day on the show floor. Guest list via NoCoverVegas is free at all of these venues — submit before the convention starts.

Pool parties during Dell Technologies World. Dell Technologies World in May means the full Las Vegas pool party circuit is running. Encore Beach Club, OMNIA Dayclub, Marquee Dayclub, and TAO Beach operate Friday and Saturday from 11 AM. The typical Dell Technologies World schedule closes the show floor by 5 or 6 PM — making a post-convention Friday afternoon pool session logistically feasible. Rio's own Outdoor pool area with bar service. Open seasonally. provides a lower-key option for groups that prefer to stay on property. The closest dayclubs from Rio: OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar. Guest list access keeps the cover charge off at all of them.

Dining and group coordination at Rio. Coordinating a group dinner before a night out is one of the practical challenges during Dell Technologies World week. Rio's restaurant lineup — iKitchen Buffet, KJ Dim Sum & Seafood, All-American Bar & Grille — includes the rio's dining options include kj dim sum & seafood for authentic cantonese dim sum and the all-american bar & grille for casual dining in the off-strip hotel corridor., all of which take reservations. For Dell Technologies World groups managing scattered show-floor schedules, a standing 7:30 or 8 PM dinner reservation provides a reliable gathering point after the convention floor closes. Book restaurant reservations and nightclub guest lists in the same planning window — both fill faster during Dell Technologies World week than on a normal Las Vegas weekend.

Strip clubs during Dell Technologies World from Rio. Las Vegas strip clubs are the most convention-compatible late-night option because every major club — Sapphire, Hustler Club, Spearmint Rhino, and Peppermint Hippo — sends complimentary transportation directly to Rio. No rideshare required, no cover charge, and a host at the door expecting your group by name. For Dell Technologies World groups with mixed preferences, Sapphire's 71,000-square-foot facility operates more like a nightclub — multiple bars, performance stages, and VIP sections that accommodate groups where not everyone is a strip club regular. The free limo from Rio is available every night of Dell Technologies World week. Text (725) 999-9293 to confirm pickup.

Who attends Dell Technologies World. Dell Technologies World draws industry professionals and conference attendees, giving it a distinct after-hours dynamic compared to other Las Vegas conventions. The show focuses on specialized exhibitions, education sessions, and networking events. Convention attendees in Las Vegas split between nightclubs, casino entertainment, and strip clubs. Guest lists fill fastest on the penultimate evening of the show — when deals are finalized and the full group is still in town. Rio's 120,000 sq ft casino with table games, slots, video poker, and a dedicated poker room casino floor provides a natural decompression point between the convention center and the nightclub — the transition from badge lanyard to casino floor to nightclub is a convention-week ritual that becomes routine by day two. From Rio, every nightclub on the Strip is a direct rideshare from a single hotel address, which simplifies group logistics after a full day at the show. Lock in your guest list before Wednesday or Thursday — that is the night Dell Technologies World demand peaks.

Book Before Dell Technologies World Opens

Dell Technologies World fills guest lists 24–48 hours before peak nights — faster than a normal Las Vegas weekend. Submit your NoCoverVegas request the same week you book Rio, not the night before. Text (725) 999-9293 with your arrival date and group size to confirm.

Convention Attire → Club Attire

Industry professionals and conference attendees in Las Vegas for Dell Technologies World arrive ready for the show floor, not the nightclub door. Leave badge lanyard, conference footwear, and trade gear at Rio before heading out — dress shoes and a collared shirt are the minimum at Drai's After Hours.

Peak Night at Rio: Wednesday or Thursday

Convention attendees in Las Vegas split between nightclubs, casino entertainment, and strip clubs. For Dell Technologies World groups staying at Rio, wednesday or thursday is the night that matters. The full convention crowd is still in Las Vegas, energy is at its peak, and the venues within reach of Rio are fully programmed. Lock in your guest list for wednesday or thursday first.

Rio Group Coordination

Convention groups scatter across the Dell Technologies World show floor all day — coordinating nightlife separately creates split parties and different entry queues. Text us your full group size and hotel once; we coordinate a single NoCoverVegas reservation that covers everyone staying at Rio without individual sign-ups.

Common Questions

Dell Technologies World & Rio FAQ

Where should I stay for Dell Technologies World?

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is a top choice for Dell Technologies World attendees. While it does not have a major nightclub on property, Drai's After Hours and Hakkasan Nightclub are within walking distance. Use our free guest list to skip the cover charge at any venue.

What nightlife is near Rio during Dell Technologies World?

Rio puts you close to Drai's After Hours, Hakkasan Nightclub, OMNIA Nightclub, OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar. During Dell Technologies World, these venues host special events and extended hours to cater to convention crowds. Get on our free guest list for no-cover entry.

How do I get on the guest list during Dell Technologies World?

Use the free guest list form on this page or text us at (725) 999-9293. We will get you on the guest list at any club near Rio with no cover charge — completely free, even during Dell Technologies World.

Is there nightlife at Rio or do I need to leave the hotel?

Rio does not have a major nightclub on property, but the best clubs in Las Vegas are within walking distance or a short rideshare. Drai's After Hours is just 1.8 mi away. All strip clubs offer free guest list from Rio. The Las Vegas Strip has dozens of world-class venues within a 10-minute walk or ride.

What should I wear to nightclubs during Dell Technologies World?

Las Vegas nightclubs enforce a strict dress code, even during conventions. For men, wear a collared shirt or fitted designer tee with dress shoes — no athletic shoes, shorts, sandals, or hats. For women, cocktail dresses, heels, and fashionable attire are standard. If you are coming directly from Dell Technologies World, swap your lanyard and conference badge for proper club attire. Business casual from the convention floor sometimes works, but it is best to change at Rio before heading out. Pool parties during the day require swimwear — no jeans or street clothes poolside.

Is Rio a good hotel for Dell Technologies World attendees?

Rio is a strong base for Dell Technologies World's industry professionals and conference attendees. The hotel is 1.8 mi to LVCC from The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. The nearest clubs are Drai's After Hours (1.8 mi) and Hakkasan Nightclub (2.0 mi). The mid-range tier and on-site casino make Rio a self-contained base for the full Dell Technologies World week.

What do Dell Technologies World attendees typically do at night in Las Vegas?

Dell Technologies World brings industry professionals and conference attendees to Las Vegas. Convention attendees in Las Vegas split between nightclubs, casino entertainment, and strip clubs. Guest lists fill fastest on the penultimate evening of the show — when deals are finalized and the full group is still in town. The NoCoverVegas guest list provides access to every major nightclub and strip club from Rio at no cost — submit at least 48 hours before Wednesday or Thursday, when Dell Technologies World demand is highest.

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