San Francisco’s Premier Education & Event Space

A purpose-built venue for hands-on training, lectures, and private events—designed for healthcare and professional education.

Engine 2 SF is a modern, fully equipped education and event space. Located in the former Engine 2 Firehouse, built in 1908, and at the heart of downtown San Francisco.
Designed for seamless execution, our venue supports everything from hands-on surgical training and CE courses to corporate off-sites and private events.

The Space

Host High-Impact Events. Our space is designed to support a wide range of professional and educational experiences.

Hands-on training courses
Medical and dental education programs
Lectures and CE events
Product launches and demos
Team offsites and strategy sessions
Private workshops and small conferences

Features:

Seating for 20 (conference-style) or up to 50 (lecture-style)
Private outdoor garden space
Integrated AV and presentation capabilities
Livestream-ready setup
High-design, modern interior
Private and intimate environment
Located in a historic San Francisco firehouse

The Neighborhood

Just a few steps from the Dragon Gate, which bridges the financial district to Chinatown, the firehouse sits amongst hotels and restaurants. Walking distance to parking garages, muni, and the cable car lines.

Meet the Founders

Aimee Knight

Board President

Kristen Shouse

Board Vice President

Robert Chen

Treasurer

Support the Engine 2 Non-Profit

Engine 2 SF is built on the belief that access to advanced clinical education improves care for everyone. Your contribution supports the physical space, technology, and resources that make it possible. A portion of every event supports training opportunities for public health clinicians, residents, and underserved communities.

Donate to the Build

Get in touch.

Have questions, want to book an event, or join the Engine 2 community? We’d love to hear from you.