Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) Visitors — Stay at Ellis Island for Nightlife

About Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop). The leading conference for enterprise communications and collaboration technology, covering UCaaS, CCaaS, and AI. Formerly known as Interop. Enterprise Connect 2026 is in Orlando (Mar 23-26). The conference rotates — when in Las Vegas, IT leaders enjoy the city's tech-forward nightlife. The convention draws around 6,000 attendees to Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando (rotates cities) each March, concentrated in the tech and communications sector. Las Vegas venue operators recognize Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) 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.

Ellis Island for Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) attendees. Ellis Island Casino Hotel & Brewery at 4178 Koval Ln is the savviest Strip-adjacent value play in Las Vegas — a beloved local casino hotel less than a quarter-mile east of Las Vegas Blvd that charges locals prices in a tourist zip code, with the city's most celebrated casino steakhouse offering an $8.95 steak-and-eggs special and an on-site microbrewery serving craft beer brewed on premises. The 300-room hotel on Koval Lane sits within half-mile walking distance of the Cosmopolitan, Vanderpump Hotel, and Caesars Palace nightclubs — Marquee, Drai's, OMNIA — making it a legitimate nightlife base for guests who want Strip-proximity without Strip-property pricing. Karaoke runs nightly in the casino and the microbrewery's craft lagers are a pre-game tradition among locals heading to nearby clubs. Ellis Island sits 1.0 mi to LVCC from Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando (rotates cities) — close enough to walk on mild evenings and easy rideshare distance otherwise. As a budget-tier option, Ellis Island attracts mid-level attendees and regional buyers attending Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop). The $35/night resort fee covers amenities including pool access, fitness facilities, and Wi-Fi.

Nearby nightclub access from Ellis Island. Ellis Island does not have a major nightclub on property, but its Strip location puts Marquee Nightclub (0.4 mi) within reach. The nearest options: Marquee Nightclub (0.4 mi), Drai's After Hours (0.5 mi), OMNIA Nightclub (0.6 mi). For Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) 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 Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop). Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) in March 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 Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) schedule closes the show floor by 5 or 6 PM — making a post-convention Friday afternoon pool session logistically feasible. Ellis Island's own Outdoor heated pool with lounge chairs; included with resort fee provides a lower-key option for groups that prefer to stay on property. The closest dayclubs from Ellis Island: OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar. Guest list access keeps the cover charge off at all of them.

Dining and group coordination at Ellis Island. Coordinating a group dinner before a night out is one of the practical challenges during Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) week. Ellis Island's restaurant lineup — Ellis Island Restaurant & Steakhouse, Ellis Island Brewery — includes ellis island restaurant & steakhouse — legendary for the $8.95 steak-and-eggs special, open 24 hours, with a full menu served continuously at the best price-per-ounce of any steak in las vegas, all of which take reservations. For Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) 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 Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) week than on a normal Las Vegas weekend.

Strip clubs during Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) from Ellis Island. 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 Ellis Island. No rideshare required, no cover charge, and a host at the door expecting your group by name. For Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) 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 Ellis Island is available every night of Enterprise Connect (formerly Interop) week. Text (725) 999-9293 to confirm pickup.