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Bentley University Conference Center

175 Forest Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02452
480 Guests

Event Types Welcomed

Adult Social Events
Corporate Social Events
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Youth Retreat/Camps

About

The Conference Center at Bentley University is located on a picturesque New England campus, just west of Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts. The Conference Center at Bentley offers a unique professional setting for your business meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences and youth programs.

The Conference Center at Bentley has direct access to our on-site professional caters and private dining facilities to complement your group’s program. Our staff is ready to work with you to develop specialized menus that will not only meet, but exceed your dining expectations.

Our conference site location adds to the richness of the traditional New England charm by offering a diversity of activities in neighboring historic locations. Come experience this first hand and take full advantage of our unspoiled landscapes, stately architecture, exceptional shopping and much, more.

Meeting & Event Spaces

Max Capacity: 480 Guests
Largest Classroom Style: 144
Largest Theatre Style: 480
Largest Auditorium Seating: 480
Largest Arena Seating: 1917
Largest Seated Reception: 350
Largest Standing Reception: 450
Academic Year Largest Group: yes

Wilder Pavilion, Adamian Academic Center

The amphitheatre comfortably seats 250 people and features a podium with a/v controls.
  • NA Sq. Ft.
  • NA Banquet Style
  • NA Classroom Style
  • 250 Theatre Style
  • NA Conference Style
  • NA Hollow Square Style
  • Floorplan Layout

Koumantzelis Auditorium, Lindsay Hall

This auditorium seats 480 people and offers a large stage.
  • NA Sq. Ft.
  • NA Banquet Style
  • NA Classroom Style
  • 480 Theatre Style
  • NA Conference Style
  • NA Hollow Square Style
  • Floorplan Layout

Room 305AB, LaCava Center

This mid-sized meeting space can be divided into 2 distinct spaces and has windows.
  • 924 Sq. Ft.
  • 56 Banquet Style
  • 45 Classroom Style
  • 90 Theatre Style
  • 30 Conference Style
  • 34 Hollow Square Style
  • Floorplan Layout

Room 325ABC, LaCava Center

This large meeting space can be divided into 3 distinct spaces and has windows.
  • 1,537 Sq. Ft.
  • 80 Banquet Style
  • 78 Classroom Style
  • 151 Theatre Style
  • 46 Conference Style
  • 46 Hollow Square Style
  • Floorplan Layout

Room 335, LaCava Center

This meeting room is ideal for small groups and has windows.
  • 462 Sq. Ft.
  • 32 Banquet Style
  • 21 Classroom Style
  • 48 Theatre Style
  • 20 Conference Style
  • 24 Hollow Square Style
  • Floorplan Layout

Room 340, LaCava Center

This meeting room is ideal for small groups and has a window.
  • 356 Sq. Ft.
  • 24 Banquet Style
  • 15 Classroom Style
  • 34 Theatre Style
  • 14 Conference Style
  • 20 Hollow Square Style
  • Floorplan Layout

Danielson Room AB, LaCava Center

This large meeting space can be divided into 2 distinct spaces and is perfect for video presentations.
  • 1,748 Sq. Ft.
  • 80 Banquet Style
  • 57 Classroom Style
  • 140 Theatre Style
  • 38 Conference Style
  • 50 Hollow Square Style
  • Floorplan Layout

Executive Dining Room, LaCava Center

This beautiful contemporary ballroom has a soaring cathedral ceiling, several large windows and two balconies.
  • 4,680 Sq. Ft.
  • 400 Banquet Style
  • 144 Classroom Style
  • 300 Theatre Style
  • 44 Conference Style
  • 66 Hollow Square Style
  • Floorplan Layout

LaCava Tent

White frame tent with cathedral windows located in the LaCava Quad  in place from Patriots' Day to Columbus Day.
  • 3,200 SF Sq. Ft.
  • 168 Banquet Style

Food & Beverage Options

LaCava Executive Dining Room

Offers soaring cathedral ceilings, large windows, and views of campus.
Seating Capacity: 400 | Menu

LaCava Executive Meeting Spaces

All of the LaCava meeting rooms are suitable for food & beverage functions.
Seating Capacity: 80 | Menu

LaCava Tent

3,200 square foot frame tent with cathedral windows in place from Patriots' Day (April 19) to Columbus Day.
Seating Capacity: 168 for buffet service, 246 for seated meal, more with lawn area | Menu

Catering Options

Full Service Catering

Full service catering provided by Sodexo.
Menu

Featured Amenities

Accessible Facilities
Air Conditioning
Bus
Eco-Friendly
In-House Catering
Near Public Transit
Outdoor Space
Taxi
Theater Seating
WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

175 Forest Street,

Waltham, Massachusetts 02452

Transportation

Taxi
Bus
Lyft
Uber

Nearby Airport

Logan International - 30 minutes

Nearby International Airport

Logan International - 30 minutes

Nearby Cities

Boston – 12|Manchester, NH – 52|Providence, RI – 54

Things to Know

Catering

Must Use In-House Catering: Yes

External Catering Allowed: No

Cultural Catering Available: Yes

Food And Beverage Onsite: Yes

Venue Policies

Alcohol Consumption: Yes

Smoking Permitted: No

Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No

Cannabis Consumption: No

Eco Friendly: Yes

ADA Accessible: Yes

Technology

Onsite audiovisual; satellite downlink capabilities; ability to access internet in meeting space and classrooms.

Guest Wi-Fi: Free

Onsite Tech Support: Yes

Wi-Fi In Meeting Space: Yes

Equipment Available On-Site:
  • Projector Screen
  • Laptops
  • Microphones
  • Sound System

Services

Audio Visual Services

Our on-site AV techical support team will make sure your meeting is up and running.

Event Planning

You will coordinate with one event planner from initial contact through day of event final details. Our Conference Center Sales and Event Planners work closely with the operations team and Sodexo Catering to make sure all aspects of your event are with professionalism, warmth and attention to detail.

Complementary Parking

On-Campus parking for event attendees is always free of charge.

Technology

Meeting Room Equipment

LCD Projectors, laptop computers, Internet connectivity, sound systems, microphones, projection screens, whiteboards, and easels with flipcharts can be supplied to any meeting space. Satellite downlink capability is also available.

Computer Labs

Two 32-terminal PC labs are available and equipped with an instructor station containing a PC and controls for the projector, lighting, sound, and window shades.

Classroom Technology

Each classroom equipped with Instructor PC, LCD projector, sound system and DVD player. Classrooms are available during break periods and on weekends throughout the year.

High-Speed Internet Access

All meeting rooms feature wireless internet.

We Connect Unique People With Unique Spaces

MEET TO YOUR OWN DRUM

At Unique Venues we believe that at the core of being unique is inherent inclusivity. We celebrate the notion that people gather for different reasons and that audiences are filled with humans of every race, gender expression, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, age, political leaning, and more.

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