Klarman Hall

Klarman Hall is a prominent conference and performance venue located on the Harvard Business School campus in Boston, Massachusetts. Designed to support high-profile gatherings, the venue brings together the scale and technical capabilities of a conference centre with the atmosphere of a contemporary cultural space.

At the heart of the building is a 1,000-seat auditorium suitable for conferences, lectures, keynote programmes, academic symposia, panel discussions, ceremonies, screenings and live performances. The auditorium can support different audience configurations, making the space suitable for both large institutional occasions and more focused programme formats. Its professional stage environment, strong acoustics and advanced audiovisual infrastructure help organisers deliver polished presentations and engaging live content.

The venue also includes a striking glass-walled atrium, spacious circulation areas and reception-friendly zones that can be used for arrivals, networking, refreshments, exhibitions and informal discussion. These additional spaces allow organisers to create a complete event experience rather than simply hire an auditorium. The building has also been developed to support technologically enabled programmes, including streamed content, recorded sessions, webinars and hybrid participation.

Klarman Hall is particularly well suited to business conferences, leadership forums, university events, executive education programmes, awards ceremonies, cultural showcases and thought-leadership gatherings. Its setting within Harvard Business School adds an academic and international character, while its flexible design accommodates events ranging from intimate meetings to large audiences. Organisers should note that campus event use is subject to Harvard Business School policies and is primarily intended for HBS-affiliated programmes and activities.