Iowa State University
Event Types Welcomed
About
Iowa State University…BRING YOUR EVENT and leave your stress at home!
Centrally located in the heartland of Ames, Iowa, Iowa State University boasts one of the world’s most beautiful campuses and one-of-a kind indoor and outdoor venues for any corporate or social event under the sun. The easy to navigate, completely walkable campus offers the safety of a small town with the amenities of a big city and has venues that can accommodate groups of up to 10,000 people. 1,4000 rooms are available year-round, with 6,500 resident hall rooms available for summer events and many auditoriums and meeting spaces that are ideal for corporate events and meetings.
For those planning larger scale events, Iowa State University has a plethora of spaces that can fit larger capacities. Fisher Theater, for example, is a 451-seat theater that is great for performances is an intimate setting. Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center has seating available for 835 and contains both a large atrium with a capacity of 550 individuals, four meeting rooms, and a board room. The 33,000 square foot arena is a wonderful setting for political rallies, agricultural events, or large social events such as concerts. Hilton Coliseum, with 14,5000 flexible seats for guests and 30,000 square feet of space, is a great setting for conventions, meetings, and exhibits.
The ISU Alumni Center is perfect for higher end meetings as it boasts 34,500 square feet of space and contains two ballrooms, meeting space, and reception areas for guests. ISU Memorial Union similarly has a plethora of event space onsite. The venue contains 22 meeting rooms and has luxurious ballrooms onsite that accommodate up to 650 guests. ISU Memorial Union also features catering and banquet services in-house that is provided by culinary professionals with a vested interest in providing top-quality service. Planning outdoor events is simple at Iowa State University, as Reiman Gardens offers guests a beautiful, green space that is ideal for weddings, social events, and corporate retreats. The venue is the largest public garden in Iowa, contains a 14-acre complex and offers affordable pricing for events of any size.
Meeting & Event Spaces
Auditoriums
- Varies Sq. Ft.
Board Rooms
- Varies Sq. Ft.
Classroom-style rooms (Fixed Seating)
- Varies Sq. Ft.
Classroom-style rooms (Moveable Seating)
Conference Rooms
Stephens Auditorium
Hilton Coliseum
- 30,000 Sq. Ft.
Fisher Theater
- 451 Theatre Style
Hansen Agriculture Center
Outdoor Spaces
- Varies Sq. Ft.
Food & Beverage Options
Catering Options
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
Featured Amenities
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
Conference Planning & Management,
1601 Golden Aspen Dr. #110,
Ames, Iowa 50010
Transportation
Nearby Airport
Nearby International Airport
Parking
Parking on Site: Yes
Nearby Cities
Des Moines – 35 | Omaha -164 | Minneapolis – 216 | Kansas City – 228 | Chicago – 358
Things to Know
Catering
External Catering Allowed: Yes
Cultural Catering Available: Yes
Venue Policies
Alcohol Consumption: Yes
Smoking Permitted: No
ADA Accessible: Yes
Technology
Iowa State University in Ames is a wireless campus with easy access computer labs; two-way videoconferencing capability; regular & wireless Internet access. Onsite A/V and technical expertise for all services and facilities. We can offer additional assistance with online registration, website development and e-business tools. Ranked as one of the “most wired” campuses in the U.S.
Guest Wi-Fi: Free
Onsite Tech Support: Yes
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