TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Conference Chicago is currently closed for the winter season. Thank you for your business and warm wishes from the team during the upcoming holiday season!

ABOUT CONFERENCE CHICAGO

Established in 2004, University Center of Chicago is the largest student housing community in downtown Chicago, housing over 1700 individuals and students during the academic year. In the summer, University Center transforms into a home away from home for Chicago interns and groups, as well as, short term hotel-style accommodations for guests visiting the city.

A full-service conference center was developed to support the university partners. It quickly transformed into a successful, independent entity for professional clients and is known today as Conference Chicago at University Center. Conference Chicago is a full-service conference facility that supports association and corporate segments equally alongside education and nonprofit clients.

MEETING ROOMS & CONFERENCE SPACE

Conference Chicago at University Center is a full service, year-round conference facility and summer group housing venue located in downtown Chicago near many popular attractions in the city. We offer 15,000 square feet of modern meeting space, including 10 rooms with flexible configurations, advanced audio-visual technology, full-service catering and professional staff to accommodate every event.
Lake Room
The largest meeting room offered at the facility. It appeals to general sessions, large seminars and workshops, day and evening training classes, exhibit space for small expos and fairs, regional meetings, weekend conferences and special event receptions.
AMENITIES

• Projector

• 8 Microphones

• White Board

• Wi-Fi

CAPACITY
up to 175
RATE
$950 Daily | $760 Half Day

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Loop / River Rooms
The second largest meeting room offered, appealing to mid-size seminars and workshops, team building events, day and evening training classes, exhibit space for small expos and fairs, regional meetings, large breakout spaces, weekend conferences, annual meetings and special event receptions. This room is available as one large room or it divides into two smaller spaces for more versatility.
AMENITIES

• Projector

• 5 Microphones

• White Board

• Wi-Fi

CAPACITY
Loop & River up to 140
Loop or River up to 50
RATE
Loop & River $750 Daily | $600 Half Day
Loop or River: $525 Daily | $420 Half Day

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Park / Fountain Rooms
Commonly used for medium to small seminars and workshops, day and evening training classes, breakout spaces, higher education and professional development courses. This room is available as one large room or divided into two smaller spaces for more versatility.
AMENITIES

• Projector

• Microphone

• White Board

• Wi-Fi

CAPACITY
Park & Fountain up to 80
Park or Fountain up to 25
RATE
Park & Fountain $575 Daily | $460 Half Day
Park $400 Daily | $300 Half Day
Fountain $315 Daily | $255 Half Day

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Multimedia Room
Commonly used for small to medium seminars and workshops, day and evening training classes, breakout spaces and a lounge area.
AMENITIES

• Projector

• Wi-Fi

CAPACITY
up to 60
RATE
$550 Daily | $440 Half Day

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Board Room
Ideal for executive board meetings, quarterly committee meetings, conferences and small training workshops.
AMENITIES

• Executive Conference Table

• Projector

• White Board

• Wi-Fi

CAPACITY
up to 20
RATE
$530 Daily | $425 Half Day

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Arts Room
The smallest meeting room is ideal for small day and evening training classes, breakout space, green room, higher education and professional development courses.
AMENITIES

• Projection Screen

• White Board

• Wi-Fi

CAPACITY
up to 30
RATE
$315 Daily | $255 Half Day

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Private Dining Room
Appeals to mid-size seminars and workshops, team building events, day training classes, large breakout spaces, and a private dining option.
AMENITIES

• Projector

• Wi-Fi

CAPACITY
up to 60
RATE
$545 Daily | $435 Half Day

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Great Room & Terrace
An exceptional space that includes an enclosed event area surrounded by natural light overlooking a beautifully landscaped terrace. This unique space is perfect for small to large receptions, intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, family reunion programs, corporate welcome events and holiday parties.
AMENITIES

• Projection Screen

• Wi-Fi

CAPACITY
Great Room up to 80
Outdoor Terrace up to 350
RATE
$925 Daily | $740 Half Day

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ON-SITE CATERING & DINING SERVICES

Conference Chicago offers exclusive, on-premises catering and a variety of dining services to recharge and satisfy your attendees.
CATERING SERVICES DINING SERVICE RETAIL RESTAURANTS
CATERING SERVICES
We provide limited onsite catering service options through our exclusive catering partner.
catering, tables

DINING SERVICE
Not ordering food service for your attendees? No problem.

Meeting attendees are able to utilize the on-site Cafeteria, an all-you-care-to-eat buffet featuring a large salad bar, made to order sandwiches, a gluten free station, and much more.

Additionally, our convenience store, the Market, also offers snacks, grab and go items, made fresh daily sushi, and Starbucks.
dining service

RETAIL RESTAURANTS
Our ground floor features several restaurants where attendees can enjoy a meal on their own.
• Blaze Pizza
• Panda Express
• Epic Burger
• Wing Stop
• Spanglish
• 7-Eleven

Please note, outside food and drink are not permitted in the conference center.
restaurant

SUMMER & GROUP HOUSING

When summer rolls into Chicago, it becomes a city like none other! From sunny days spent by the lakefront to evenings spent at one of Chicago’s many neighborhood festivals, spending a summer in the Windy City is an unbeatable experience. If you are looking for housing for a conference event, a large group, or just visiting for the weekend, University Center is the perfect venue!

Visit our Summer Housing website to learn more.

LOCATION

With a walk score of 97%, Conference Chicago is centrally located near Chicago’s lakefront, business district, theater district, notable city attractions including Millennium and Grant Parks, Museum Campus, popular restaurants, sporting venues, and shopping.
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