Illinois State University
Conference Services
1101 North Main Street
Normal, Illinois 61790-8610
1101 North Main Street
Normal, Illinois 61790-8610
Event Types Welcomed
Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Youth Retreat/CampMaximum
Meeting:10500
Meeting:10500
Meeting
Rooms:100
Rooms:100
Maximum
Overnight:7000
Overnight:7000
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
About
About Illinois State University
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.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Chicago - 140
St Louis - 165
Indianapolis - 170
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Central Illinois Regional - 7 minutes
CATERING
Full service catering as well as dining hall options available year-round through Illinois State University Campus Dining Services.MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
10500 Attendees
100 Spaces
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Theatre Style 3500 | Classroom Style 500
TECHNOLOGY
State of the art computers and technology - internet access, distance learning labs, satellite uplink and downlink & complete A/V service.OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
7000 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls|Nearby Hotel(s)
Communal
Accommodations
Accommodations
7000
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
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Illinois State University residence halls provide comfortable, convenient, air-conditioned housing during the summer months.
This accommodation has A/C
Illinois State University residence halls provide comfortable, convenient, air-conditioned housing during the summer months.
This accommodation has A/CEvent Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
10500
Overall
500
Classroom
Style
Style
Meeting + Event Spaces
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The Alumni Center provides an official gateway to campus with four state-of-the-art meeting rooms.
The Alumni Center provides an official gateway to campus with four state-of-the-art meeting rooms.
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| 14,000 SQ FT | image
The Ballroom is a versatile 14,000 square foot meeting space.
The Ballroom is a versatile 14,000 square foot meeting space.
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Braden Auditorium is a premier performance venue seating 3,483.
Braden Auditorium is a premier performance venue seating 3,483.
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| 3,660 SQ FT
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| 3,690 SQ FT | image
| 1,000 SQ FT | image
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| 682 SQ FT | image
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Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
Full service catering as well as dining hall options available year-round through Illinois State University Campus Dining Services.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Central Illinois Regional - 7 minutesNearby Cities
Chicago - 140 miles | St Louis - 165 miles | Indianapolis - 170Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
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The Constitution Trail is over 13 miles long and ideal for walking, hiking, jogging, biking and cross country skiing.
The Constitution Trail is over 13 miles long and ideal for walking, hiking, jogging, biking and cross country skiing.
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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.
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.
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The ISU Planetarium offers a variety of programs for preschool through high school students as well as clubs and social groups.
The ISU Planetarium offers a variety of programs for preschool through high school students as well as clubs and social groups.
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.
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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.
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.
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There are nearly 100 species of trees on our campus, with the scenic quadrangle including approximately 73 species of trees.
There are nearly 100 species of trees on our campus, with the scenic quadrangle including approximately 73 species of trees.
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This 80 person organization performs everything from fire eating and adagio, to juggling and trapeze.
This 80 person organization performs everything from fire eating and adagio, to juggling and trapeze.
Services
Services
Services
We take pride in our extensive knowledge of conference planning and providing exceptional customer service, using our one-stop-shop services.
Whether your group has 30 or 2,000 participants, we can assist you! Providing professional and cost effective registration is our specialty.
Conference Services offers customized event marketing and communication expertise. We can design, produce, and distribute informational materials to maximize attendance.
Technology
Technology
Description
State of the art computers and technology - internet access, distance learning labs, satellite uplink and downlink & complete A/V service.Technology
State of the art technology and presentation equipment available in all meeting rooms. Video conferencing available.
Classrooms have small touch panels allowing for simple operation of presentation equipment. Instructor podium includes sound system, projector, DVD, VCR, overhead, and computer.
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.
