Florida has always been a hot bed of event activity with many groups flocking to one of the most beautiful states in the country. Coral Gables, known as “The City Beautiful” by its residents in sunny South Florida offers conference guests a special variety of cultural, historical, and entertaining activities during and after their meeting.
The University of Miami in Coral Gables, accommodating groups for close to 8,000, has proven itself to be one of Florida’s main go-to venues for event planners. It is a one stop shopping event planners dream for adult social events, corporate social events, expo/competitions, professional meetings, trainings, conferences, retreats, wedding receptions, youth parties, youth retreats, camps, and more. The University of Miami has over 100 spaces covering every imaginable mood including theatre style for 600, classroom style for 175, standing reception for 1,000, seated reception for 580, and outdoor/rooftop spaces for 75. Overnight accommodations are also available during the summer months for up to 3,700.
Now, more than ever before, event planners need a venue and a team they can trust to ensure that everything runs seamlessly for their group. The Office of Conference Services at the University of Miami is such a team and is dedicated to their profession. It strongly stands by their mission statement: The Office of Conference Services attends to the needs of our clients and their participants by providing quality meeting and event planning services and expertise, diverse facilities, and knowledgeable staff to create an inspiring and innovative educational environment. They work closely with their clients to deliver an ultimate conference experience.
You’ll feel that dedication the moment you step on the stunning University of Miami campus. Event planners can rest assured that they will be offered all of the amenities they expect – and even some they may not. The University of Miami offers multipurpose rooms with flexible and dynamic layouts, conference rooms for small- to medium-sized discussions, auditoriums and theaters for special presentations or performances, and outdoor spaces that can easily be converted into outdoor classrooms or event spaces. For that extra special event, choose one of the elegant grand ballrooms at the University of Miami.
State of the art technology is also available with classroom spaces all equipped with the necessary audio-visual components like audio speakers, computers, document camera, laptop connection capability, and projectors perfect for presentations or other displays. The Office of Conference Services can also help guide you every step of the way making sure everything runs smoothly.
InStyle Catering is the premier catering service at the University of Miami offering exquisite food, stunning décor, and unparalleled customer service for your guests. From large-scale events to intimate gatherings, the highly skilled and dedicated team is at your service to ensure your special occasion is everything you envisioned and more. Conference guests are also able to take advantage of University of Miami’s all-you-care-to-eat resident dining halls as well as many convenient local eateries.
Conference attendees have the added pleasure of strolling the safe, and very walkable University-of-Miami campus designed to emulate a botanical garden. No walk lasts longer than 15 minutes, so conference planners can easily schedule events tightly in different locations across campus.
Coordinating the many logistics for an event can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. The knowledgeable conference service professionals at the University of Miami in breathtaking Coral Gables, Florida can help you stay organized and ensure that your conference goals are met, ultimately providing a welcoming and positive campus experience for your guests before, during, and after your event.
Contact them today!