Northeast Ohio’s Premier
Academic Conference
& Event Destination
17+
Configurable
venue spaces
1,000
Plenary
capacity
Full
A/V, catering
& coordination
1
Coordination
team
Full-Service Event Management. One Coordinated Team.
UA Conference & Event Services manages the full lifecycle of your event: from your first
inquiry and proposal through contracting, day-of coordination, and a post-event toolkit.
One campus, one coordination team, with one goal: an event that runs the way you
pictured it. You're guided at every step and never handed off cold.
Post-Event Support
Event recap, satisfaction survey, photo assets, and a structured retention follow-up so your planning cycle for the next event starts before you leave campus.
Overnight & Residential Programs
Multi-day conferences, summer camps, and intern housing coordinated with Housing & Residence Life; one contract covers meeting space and lodging.
Multi-Track Conference Support
Run a plenary and twelve concurrent breakout sessions without leaving campus; our team coordinates room configurations and transitions throughout.
Catering & Dining
Full catering through UA Dining: breakfast and lunch breaks, reception packages, plated dinners, and custom menus for any event profile.
Audio/Visual & Technology
Integrated A/V systems, presentation support, microphones, projection, livestreaming capability, and technical staff for your event.
Event Planning & Coordination
Pre-event consultation, timeline development, vendor coordination, and our team on-site from setup through breakdown.
Scale, Setting, & Stewardship
A planner can run a 1,000-person plenary, a 12-track breakout structure, and a closing reception in adjoining rooms, without leaving the campus footprint. This is not a hotel proposition. It is a campus proposition.
Grand Ballroom
The flagship venue for plenary sessions, galas, and large-format receptions. Fully configurable with integrated A/V, adjustable lighting, and an adjoining prefunction lobby for registration and networking.
Gardner Theatre
A professional-grade performing arts venue with tiered seating, theatrical lighting, and full production capability; a regional differentiator for award ceremonies and keynote programs.
Meeting Rooms & Breakout Spaces
Twelve-plus configurable meeting rooms, seminar spaces, and classroom configurations available for external rental during non-academic periods.
Three Ways To Begin
Explore Our Venues
Browse every venue and room — photos, capacities by setup style, and 3D virtual tours — to find the right fit for your event size and format before making contact.
Request a Proposal
Tell us about your event and we will respond with a tailored proposal: venue options, pricing, and availability matched to your needs.
Schedule a Site Visit
Walk the spaces before you commit. Our team will take you through the venues relevant to your event and answer every question on-site.
Ready to Plan Your Event?
Our team is available Monday through Friday to answer questions, schedule site visits, and begin your proposal. Reach us directly or use the booking link to get on our calendar.
UA Conference Services is a preferred venue partner of the Akron-Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau.