Anyone who has planned a conference or corporate experience knows that finding the ideal venue is vital. There are a variety of absolute needs to execute a successful conference, and not every conference center is equally equipped.
Have Your Conference at an Academic Location, Here’s Why
Four areas that are essential to not only execute the conference, but to ensure the participants are engaged, satisfied, and excited, are immersive learning, innovative technology, incredible accommodations, and nourishing catering.
Where can such all-encompassing meeting venues be found? Why in academia, of course! To remain competitive, universities must be equipped with the latest and greatest of everything. Not only are they ecosystems for learning, but they are centers of commerce, places for community gatherings, and cultural melting pots. When all things are considered, academic venues are absolutely ideal for conferences and corporate events, and here’s an even closer look at why:
Centrally Located, Easily Accessible
Nearly every prestigious university is centrally located within its city or town. Vibrant college town cultures sprout because of the universities they house. Manicured lawns and gardens, picturesque walking paths, libraries, and coffee shops enhance the setting and ambiance. Parking and easy travel access ensure that getting to and from the university is a streamlined and accessible process.
Options Aplenty
Another significant benefit of executing a conference at an academic venue is the sheer amount of options. Medium and large campuses feature not just one or two venue options, but many. There are various sizes to choose from ranging from a few dozen to a few thousand. Aside from size, there are also different styles, settings, breakout session rooms, and banquet halls. Remember that universities are hosting world leaders, innovators, and the brightest minds year-round. Prestige and environment are crucial to the success and reputation of the campus.
Technologically Equipped, Updated, and Supported
As mentioned, it’s essential that universities are set up with state-of-the-art-technology. You can count on whichever conference space you choose to be equipped with not only effective technology but the latest iteration. Technological problems have their way of occurring in the most inconvenient moments; universities are equipped with IT teams to ensure problems are dealt with immediately.
Varied and Conscious Catering
Academic institutions are cultural melting pots and proponents of consciousness and inclusivity, all of which is reflected in their catering options. Choose from formal banquet dining or opt for a more casual alfresco terrace experience. You’ll be pleased to discover the ease of adding in gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Truly, whatever vision you have for the nourishment component of your conference, an academic venue will be able to bring it into fruition.
Recreation and Team Building Made Simple
The final benefit we wish to highlight in this post is one of our favorites: easy access to recreational activities. All work and no play causes burn out, and what better place to play than at a university? Enormous fitness centers decked out with all the bells and whistles, extensive manicured campus grounds, theaters, museums, performance halls, dining, drinking, the list goes on. Team building is made exceptionally simple with such an array of resources at your disposal.
Chic Accommodations
For all of the same reasons why academic venues have exceptional catering, conference spaces, and state-of-the-art technology, they all feature top-notch accommodations. Accommodations that will delight everyone from the world’s dignitaries to proud parents visiting for the weekend.
For all of the same reasons why academic venues have exceptional catering, conference spaces, and state-of-the-art technology, they all feature top-notch accommodations. Accommodations that will delight everyone from the world’s dignitaries to proud parents visiting for the weekend.
No need to take our word for it, come visit! You can visit our venue options here at The Inn at Virginia Tech, or peruse the internet to discover which university suits your location needs best. We are happy to chat further and answer any questions you may have about executing your event here.
