Northern Illinois University – DeKalb Conference Centers
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Events
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
About
Beautiful campus away from the city.
One hour easy access from Chicago.
Conference Center has 42,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, full-service catering, 75-room hotel available year-round. Classrooms and recreation facilities available weekends and summer. Residence hall housing for 2,200 guests is available during the summer.
Our meeting and event venues include-
- Altgeld Hall
- Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center
- Holmes Student Center
Meeting & Event Spaces
Max Capacity: 300 Guests
Largest Classroom Style: 1400
Largest Theatre Style: 2200
Accommodations
Featured Amenities
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
231 N Annie Glidden Rd.,
NIU Conference Office,
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
Transportation
Taxi
Bus
Lyft
Uber
Nearby Airport
O'Hare Int'l - 60 minutes
Nearby International Airport
O'Hare Int'l - 60 minutes
Nearby Cities
Chicago – 60|Naperville – 45|Rockford – 30
Things to Know
Catering
Must Use In-House Catering: Yes
Food And Beverage Onsite: Yes
Venue Policies
Alcohol Consumption: Yes
Technology
Upgraded full-service A/V with on-site staff. Computer labs, internet connectivity in all meeting and residential rooms. Video and teleconferencing.
