Event Exeter at the University of Exeter

Exeter Conference Venues
When looking for a conference venue in Exeter, the perfect choice of meeting room can really lift your event. Choosing the right type of room can be crucial to the success of your event. Our impressive portfolio of conference venues in the heart of Exeter offers everything you could require in one central location. Technology rich meeting spaces coupled with an abundance of knowledge and support will ensure your conference in Exeter runs smoothly.

Whether you’d rather rock out to the Kaiser Chiefs, take in the culture of a BSO performance, plan a 1500 delegate conference or just love the glamour of a gala dinner– our Great Hall is famously adaptable.

Alternatively, Grade II Italianate mansion, Reed Hall, is a client favourite for day meetings and weddings – it even comes with a duck pond! Still not impressed? What about a state-of-the-art conference centre with tiered lecture theatres, exhibition areas and breakout spaces? All set in 300 acres of botanical gardens, yet only 10 minutes from Exeter City Centre, five minutes to the train station and 20 minutes from the International airport!

Facilities At A Glance
• Meeting, seminar, function and exhibition rooms and lecture theatres accommodating from 10 to 1,400 people
• Over 100 meeting rooms available
• Ideal for large plenery sessions, workshops, group work, exhibitions and presentations
• Comprehensive AV and IT resources with technical support if required
• Video conferencing
• Free wifi
• Choice of dining rooms seating up to 500 for formal events and gala dinners
• Menus created by our own Chefs using local produce
• Over 1,000 bedrooms on our Streatham Campus

A beautiful setting
Holding a conference on the University of Exeter campuses not only allows you to take advantage of modern technology, extensive range of bedrooms and excellent catering, you’ll also be surrounded by beautiful botanical gardens and historic buildings. The calm and serene atmosphere on the campus grounds enables your delegates to take a breath of fresh air before coming back to the conference venue feeling refreshed and productive. There is also a wide range of activities to do both on campus and in the local area for those who wish to make the most of their spare time.

Conference Venue Options
Whether you’re looking for a large space that seats over 1000 delegates, or smaller seminar rooms for break out sessions or workshops we have the conference venue or meeting room for you. Let us know your wish list and we will do our best to fulfil your needs.

Dining at Your Conference Venue
At Event Exeter we can cater to your every need. We will will work around your conference schedule to serve refreshments at a time convenient to yourself. Our award winning dining is also not to be missed, whether you would like a quick buffet lunch, drinks reception or formal gala dinner to entertain your delegates in the evening, we can cater to your requirements. Visit our Dining page to find out more and to download our menus.

To view a video on Event Exeter at the University of Exeter and the facilities they offer please click here.

End of season awards recognition for Event Exeter
Event Exeter at the University of Exeter celebrate being shortlisted for two prestigious industry awards.
Following a busy summer season, involving the successful management of over 1200 events, the Event Exeter team have been recognised by being shortlisted for two prestigious industry awards.

Devon Tourism Awards
The first shortlisting is from the Devon Tourism Awards in the ‘Business Event Venue of the Year’ category, which is designed to recognise the diversity and complexity of high profile events in the region.

Now in its 10th year, selection for the Devon Tourism Awards has changed slightly, with judges not only looking at an extensive awards submission, but also carrying out a full evaluation of Event Exeter’s online presence – website, social media and third party listings.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held on 28th November at the Riviera Centre, Torquay.

Conference News – Academic Venue Awards
Secondly, the Commercial Marketing Team who manage all aspects of Event Exeter’s marketing has been shortlisted as ‘Best Sales and Marketing Team’ at this year’s Conference News Academic Venue Awards.

This shortlisting follows an 18 month journey of change for Event Exeter’s marketing, with a revamped brand, new website and a digital strategy.
Winners will be announced on 22nd November at the Victory Services Club in London.

A Month For Recognition

They recently celebrated a month of success which was a fantastic way to round off a hectic season, which saw more than 1200 events successfully delivered across the University of Exeter campuses - for more information on this, visit https://event.exeter.ac.uk/blog/a-month-of-success-for-event-exeter.