Conference Center

The Conference Center features a convenient drive-up portico at the front entrance, and a dramatic staircase leading to an open, spacious lobby and Lounge. The Conference Center can be partitioned into three smaller sections, each with a capacity of 70 (Lecture-style), for workshops, seminars or smaller events. This area is used for annual orientation meetings, proms and homecoming events, weddings or wedding receptions, awards banquets or dinners, and summer camp sessions.

 

Details and Amenities

  • 4,835 sq ft.
  • 63’x 50’ A/V Screen 
  • Installed A/V: Wireless mics, LED projectors, screens and audio connections for phones, tablets and other personal devices
  • Space can be partitioned into separate spaces for break-out rooms
  • Available Dance Floor for rent, see fees page for pricing 
  • Customizable up-lighting available for rent, see fees page for pricing 
  • Professional Sound and lighting available
  • Tables and chairs included with reservation
  • Complimentary setup and cleanup
  • Complimentary Cloud-based setup diagrams and 3D renderings using Social Tables software
  • Linens available for rent, see fees page for pricing (standard black or white)
    • Color options available upon request
  • Portable stage available for rent, see fees page for pricing 
  • On-site catering available through Classic Fare Catering
  • Dedicated Sound and Lighting staff available for hourly rate, see fees page
  • Black pipe and drape available for for rent, see fees page for pricing
  • Complimentary parking 
  • Elevator access
  • Wheelchair lift if needed 
  • Guest wifi

Configurations

  • Banquet Tables (rounds of 6 or 8)
    • Max Occupancy 256
  • Workshop (rows of tables)
    • Max Occupancy 150
  • Lecture (rows of chairs)
    • Max Occupancy 400
  • Vendor Fair (6’ tables)
    • Max Occupancy 50 tables

Best Suited For

  • Weddings
  • Banquets
  • Receptions
  • Dances
  • Lectures
  • Workshops
  • Conferences
  • Vendor exhibitions
  • Pageants, performances, presentations and other special events

This space can be rented by filling out the Event Inquiry Form.

Rate

From $75.00 per hour (single space, when air walls are in place)

From $175.00 per hour (full Conference Center)

  • $1,750.00 per day (up to 10 hours) entire Conference Center (Conference Center, Lobby, and Lounge).

Standard Setup Options

The Conference Center is a fully customizable event space, standard setup examples are below.

Maps and Parking

Use of parking Lot K is recommended for events at the Conference Center in Building 22. Parking is free for event attendees with a UWF parking permit.

Visitor Parking Regulations can be viewed here and your Event Coordinator can provide more information. 

Reservations and Conference Services

Non-Univerisity Affiliates

 850.474.3034
 conferenceservices@uwf.edu

University Departments

 850.474.2408
 ucesdepartmentevents@uwf.edu

Student Organizations

 850.474.3194
 ucesstudentevents@uwf.edu

Facility Hours | Spring 2023

Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m.-9:30p.m.

Sat.: 11 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Sun.: CLOSED