Conference and Event Planning

Learning and sharing are integral to our university culture. Rely on the Conference and Event Services team as your planning partner.

Full service. Less stress.

Planning and hosting a program can feel like an endless to-do list unless it’s what you do every day. Our professional planners have the know-how and connections to make your conference or event a resounding success. Flexible contracts ensure you get exactly the services you need at the cost you expect.

I cannot express my gratitude enough for your assistance during the conference - I truly couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for being consistently responsive, professional, and supportive every step of the way. You’re absolute rockstars and make a phenomenal team!

Ashley Elliott Dukes, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Public Engagement, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Our professional planners showcase your organization while achieving the unique goals of your professional development, conference, symposium, special event or continuing education effort. Focus on other areas as experienced event experts manage the logistical burden.

The first step to a successful event? Partner with a professionally certified, one-stop shop that’s 100 percent focused on making your program a smashing success.

How we can help.

Create a Plan: Craft a complete event strategy that defines each aspect of your program, clarifies objectives and goals, and details the guest experience from registration to evaluation.

Select Your Site: Find a venue that fits your needs and budget. Our extensive network includes sites ranging from small, on-campus venues to regional conference centers. 

Customize Your Services: Secure efficient, scalable management of program essentials from budgeting to table arrangements. We’ll handle as much (or as little) as needed.

Publicize Your Event: Spread the word about your conference or event in highly-targeted, timely communications created by skilled web and print professionals.

Register Your Guests: Provide guests with a secure, comprehensive online registration system that’s enhanced by our registration support, enrollment reporting and guest services.     

Manage Your Budget: Forecast and balance event expenditures, guest fees and financial resources to ensure reliable budget accuracy at every stage.   

Measure Your Success: Assess your impact with effective evaluations and learn how to award continuing education units (CEUs) to successful participants.

Our experience includes a range of events:

International conferences, seminars and workshops
Local, regional and national meetings
University, college and school ceremonies and events
Public events
VIP receptions and board meetings
Poster sessions
Trade shows

The workshop was a great success and I have to say it was so much better with the help of conference services. Much less stressful for me and no interruptions!

Leah McClimans, Ph.D., Co-Director, Ann Johnson Institute for Science, Technology & Society

Successful programs are our specialty.

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.