Conference & Event Services

Conference & Event Services at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus provides a practical, flexible solution for organisers planning conferences, seminars, meetings, retreats, camps and group programmes in Minneapolis and the wider Twin Cities area.

The service combines venue sourcing, event coordination, accommodation, dining and parking support through one central team. Organisers can choose from a broad selection of indoor and outdoor spaces across the university campus, ranging from smaller meeting rooms for focused sessions to larger venues suitable for substantial gatherings, performances, receptions and sporting events. Available settings include classrooms, conference facilities, auditoriums, theatres, athletic venues, cultural spaces and outdoor locations, giving planners plenty of scope to match the atmosphere and format of their event.

For smaller corporate or organisational meetings, the 17th Avenue Meeting Room accommodates up to 75 guests and includes flexible seating, a projector, private access, a patio, kitchenette and dedicated bathroom facilities. Larger programmes can make use of the campus's extensive range of meeting and event spaces, with technical support and audio-visual capabilities available for many venues.

A key advantage is the ability to arrange overnight accommodation in university residence halls and apartments during the summer season. Guest facilities include furnished rooms, wireless internet, shared lounges, study areas, laundry facilities and communal kitchenettes. Dining plans can also be tailored around breakfast, lunch and dinner, with options suited to different dietary requirements.

Conference coordinators guide organisers through enquiry, venue selection, quotations, contracting and logistics. Parking arrangements, catering, accommodation and event spaces can be combined into one coordinated booking, making the University of Minnesota a strong choice for residential conferences, educational programmes and multi-day group events.