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Perfect Settings For Chicago Area Events

Host your next corporate event in an environment specifically built for the presentation of ideas. Rely on NIU Outreach Centers to provide a truly inspired setting for your next conference, with three convenient settings. Regardless of the size of your meeting, our suburban Chicago event facilities feature a versatile array of venues designed to foster creativity and productivity. We can accommodate small to large group sizes in a variety of venues - ranging in size from 300 to 1,300 square feet. Choose from a host of configurations, including classroom-style, U-shaped, and hollow square. For larger gatherings, take advantage of our 180- to 250-seat auditoriums. For training sessions, turn to our modern computer labs for the latest technology and expert support. Ideal for a wide range of Chicago area events - from speakers and presentations to seminars and training - we proudly offer the following types of venues:

  • Quality meeting rooms, with a variety of sizes ranging from 300 to 1,300 square feet, with flexible configurations, including classroom style, U-shaped, and hollow square
  • Auditoriums, excellent for large gatherings, with seating capacities to 180 to 250, and integrated audiovisual systems for multimedia presentations
  • Computer labs, ideal for training sessions, fully equipped with today's technology and high-speed Internet access
  • Special-events room, a 3,700-square-foot multipurpose room, divisible into three equal sections, easily accommodating tailored layouts, small trade shows, and large meetings, located at NIU Naperville

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Advanced Features For Corporate Events In The Chicago Area

To make sure your message is absorbed with maximum impact, our Chicago event venues provide the latest in presentation technology. Large auditoriums offer integrated audiovisual systems - controlled by user-friendly touch panels in the speaker's podium, or via a control booth at the back of the room. Take advantage of audiovisual packages, with basic equipment already included in the price of room rental. You'll find we offer everything from flip pads to dynamic delivery systems. And for worldwide business meetings, videoconferencing technology is available. Enhance the reception of your next Chicago area event with up-to-the-minute functionality, including:

  • Dynamic delivery systems
  • Videoconferencing
  • User-friendly touch panels on podium
  • Control booths in the back of auditoriums
  • High-speed Internet access

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Experience a higher degree of success at NIU Outreach Centers, where meetings come together. To request more information or reserve space at one of our thoughtfully-inspired Chicago conference centers, send an email to NIUOutreach@niu.edu or
call 1-866-753-0010 - or click here to submit an Online Request For Information.