Notable events hosted at the convention center include the annual Comic-Con International convention and the Society for Neuroscience . Television game show '' Wheel of Fortune '' did live tapings of shows at the Convention Center featuring contestants from the San Diego area that aired nationally in 1997 , 2003 , and 2007 . It hosted the 1996 Republican National Convention , which nominated Bob Dole and Jack Kemp for President and Vice President of the United States , respectively . It was also the venue for the 2007 California Democratic Party Convention
1996 Republican National Convention
1996 Republican National Convention
San Diego Convention Center