Illinois State University

Conference Services
1101 North Main Street
Normal, Illinois 61790-8610

10500Largest Group

100Meeting Rooms

7000Overnight Guests

Bone Student Center Braden Auditorium
Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom
Bone Student Center Spolight Room
Bone Student Center Founder's Room
Bone Student Center Old Main Room
Alumni Center Great Hall
Alumni Center Room 116

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The Illinois Conference Center at Illinois State University is located halfway between Chicago & St Louis in the heart of Illinois and is accessible by 3 major interstates. This central location makes the Illinois Conference Center a desirable location for conferences or meetings in Illinois. Attendees can take advantage of direct flights to St Louis, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis & Detroit. Book your next Illinois conference or event at Illinois State University, featuring several meeting and conference rooms for any event. View the list of the amenities below for more of the reasons Illinois State University is the premier event venue outside of Chicago and St. Louis.

Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:

Chicago - 140
St Louis - 165
Indianapolis - 170

Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:

Central Illinois Regional / 7

Availability:

Illinois meeting rooms available year-round. Sleeping rooms available May - August.

Room Type(s):

Residence Halls
Nearby Hotel(s)

Bath Type(s):

Communal

Largest Group:

10500

Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:

100

Largest Classroom Style:

500

Largest Theatre Style:

3500

Number of Overnight Guests:

7000

Technology:

State of the art computers and technology - internet access, distance learning labs, satellite uplink and downlink & complete A/V service.

Food & Beverage:

Full service catering as well as dining hall options available year-round through Illinois State University Campus Dining Services.

Phone:

309-438-2160

Ideally Suited For:

Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Youth Retreat/Camp

Event Spaces

Meeting Room	Descriptions	Square Footage
Alumni Center Great Hall	The Alumni Center provides an official gateway to campus with four state-of-the-art meeting rooms.
Alumni Center Room 116
Alumni Center Room 117
Alumni Center Room 118
Alumni Center Room 119
Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom	The Ballroom is a versatile 14,000 square foot meeting space.	14,000
Braden Auditorium	Braden Auditorium is a premier performance venue seating 3,483.
Bone Student Center Praire Room		6,766
Bone Student Center Activity Room		3,660
Bone Student Center Old Main Room		3,660
Bone Student Center Circus Room		3,690
Bone Student Center Lounges (1 of 3)		1,000
Bone Student Center Founder's Suite		994
Bone Student Center Spotlight Room		682
Bone Student Center Private Dining Room		294

Accommodations

Facility	# of Rooms	# of Beds	Room Type	Bath Type	A/C
Illinois State University residence halls		8,000	Residence Halls	Communal	yes

Dining

West Campus - Linkins Dining Center
Seating Capacity: 490
A wide variety of selections are available including salad bar, deli, grilled sandwiches, pizza, fresh fruit, and desserts.
Watterson Dining Center
Seating Capacity: 1100

Services

Service	Description
Coordination	We take pride in our extensive knowledge of conference planning and providing exceptional customer service, using our one-stop-shop services.
Registration	Whether your group has 30 or 2,000 participants, we can assist you! Providing professional and cost effective registration is our specialty.
Marketing	Conference Services offers customized event marketing and communication expertise. We can design, produce, and distribute informational materials to maximize attendance.

Technology

Type	Description
Meeting Room Equipment	State of the art technology and presentation equipment available in all meeting rooms. Video conferencing available.
Classroom Technology	Classrooms have small touch panels allowing for simple operation of presentation equipment. Instructor podium includes sound system, projector, DVD, VCR, overhead, and computer.
Computer labs	Labs are located throughout campus. All include an instructor technology lectern with computer. The Alumni Center is equipped to host a 20-station laptop configuration for training.

Area Attractions

Attraction	Description
The Constitution Trail	The Constitution Trail is over 13 miles long and ideal for walking, hiking, jogging, biking and cross country skiing.
Eyestone One-Room Schoolhouse	This is a schoolhouse from the 1900s with wooden desks, McGuffeys Readers, slates, and a coal stove, as well as other items common to the time period.
Planetarium	The ISU Planetarium offers a variety of programs for preschool through high school students as well as clubs and social groups.
University Golf Course	This 6,500 yard, par 71 golf course accommodates approximately 36,000 rounds per year and hosts more than 100 tournaments and outings each year.
University Farm	Free tours of the Illinois State University farm are available. Visitors are advised that this is a working far where they can observe cattle, hogs, sheep, machinery, compost operation and season crops.
Walking Tour of Campus Trees	There are nearly 100 species of trees on our campus, with the scenic quadrangle including approximately 73 species of trees.
Gamma Phi Circus	This 80 person organization performs everything from fire eating and adagio, to juggling and trapeze.

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