Summer is an ideal time to have a conference. The mood is relaxed, conducive to learning, and weather is usually not an issue. Having an overnight conference also gives your group the added benefit of having extra time to focus, and also gives them the opportunity to explore a new area. Here are our Top Picks for Venues for Summer Conferences.
The University of Toronto Scarborough in Scarborough, Ontario welcomes a variety of overnight summer conferences for up to 350 attendees. There are 30 flexible spaces for meetings, and during downtime, your guests can explore 300 acres of lush parkland and hiking trails, a contemporary art gallery, attend cultural events, and soak in the rich history and beauty of the local Highland Creek Valley.
Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia is near the historical sites of Williamsburg and Jamestown, local military bases, and the vacation destination of Virginia Beach. The university can accommodate overnight conferences for up to 2,500. The 50 meeting rooms are extremely flexible spaces that will meet any group’s requirements.
The University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois has conference spaces for up to 1,800 attendees in its 36 flexible meeting rooms. There are also overnight accommodations for up 5,700 guests. The beautiful, 1,400-acre campus is located just minutes from Champaign-Urbana’s bustling downtown area. It is also just a few hours from Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis by car.
The University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska can accommodate overnight summer conferences for up to 5,500 guests. There are 200 extremely flexible meeting spaces with numerous configuration possibilities, indoor and outdoor training facilities, fully-furnished apartments and suites, plus comprehensive catering packages.
| University of Toronto Scarborough Scarborough, ON  | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA  |
| University of Illinois Conference & Special Events Champaign, IL  | University of British Columbia – Vancouver Vancouver, BC  |
| California State University, Northridge Northridge, CA  | University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE  |
| York University York, ON  | Furman University Summer Programs Greenville, SC  |
| Emmanuel College Boston, MA  | Temple University Philadelphia, PA  |
| Missouri State University Springfield, MO  | Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College Palatine, IL  |
| Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center Racine, WI  | Wheaton College – Massachusetts Norton, MA  |