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East Midlands Conference Centre

Looking for a conference venue in Nottingham? Take your seat at the East Midlands Conference Centre and discover a space designed for events of every scale.

Make your events feel special at the East Midlands Conference Centre

Looking for a great spot to host your next event that will give you the wow factor? From the moment you walk in, The East Midlands Conference Centre has everything you need. From a spacious reception area to welcome your guests, a light bright atrium ideal for drinks receptions, modern meeting spaces for breakout sessions, a state of the art conference theatre and stylish banqueting suite for exhibitions or evening meals.

Whether you’re planning a one-day conference or a multi-day event with hotel stays, the East Midlands Conference Centre offers flexible spaces that help bring people together.

A venue built around your event

Events shaped around your requirements

Every event tells a story, and our Nottingham meeting rooms within the East Midlands Conference Centre are built to help you tell it well. Whether you’re hosting a two-day conference with overnight stays, a multi-stream event, or a high-energy awards night for 800 guests, the East Midlands Conference Centre creates an experience your delegates will remember.

With a layout designed to support both scale and detail, there’s space for everything from keynote sessions and exhibitions to networking and quieter breakout moments, all working together seamlessly. The flow of the venue makes it easy for delegates to navigate the day, keeping the focus on what matters rather than logistics.

From your first conversation to the final applause, our events team will help design a bespoke package that feels considered, polished and completely stress-free, ensuring every part of your event runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impression.

Key Features of the East Midlands Conference Centre

Award winning facilities

Recognised for excellence, our Nottingham conference centre was voted Best Events Venue 2026 at the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards. This builds on national recognition, including Best Auditorium and a shortlist place for Best Onsite Audio Visual at the CHS Awards

Prime Location

Set within the Green Flag awarded University Park, our conference centre in the East Midlands is just a 10 minute drive from J25 of the M1 and centrally located in Nottingham, with convenient rail links to London.

Flexible event spaces

Whether you’re hosting a small strategic meeting or a major conference for up to 850 guests, the East Midlands Conference Centre is designed to scale effortlessly around your event. With the Orchard Hotel next door offering both conference facilities and overnight accommodation, your delegates can enjoy a smooth, joined-up experience from arrival to departure.

Connectivity

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the conference centre so you can always stay connected.

Tech-Savvy

Our experienced In-house AV team and digital display screens help to create personalised event experiences.

Expert events team

A dedicated event planner will support you at every stage, while our experienced operations team quietly takes care of the details behind the scenes ensuring your event runs smoothly and giving you complete peace of mind.

Menu options

Tailor-made banqueting and menu options to suit any occasion.

Accommodation convenience

Adjacent to the Orchard Hotel for comfortable overnight stays with the team.

Diverse meeting spaces

The ideal conference venue in Nottingham for award ceremonies, networking events, meetings, exhibitions and much more.

Meeting Space

Our Nottingham meeting rooms are great for all sorts of events. Whether you’re putting together a two-day conference for 200 people with overnight stays and dinner, or planning a big awards night for 800 guests, the East Midlands Conference Centre can accommodate everything from smaller meetings to large-scale conferences and gala events. Chat with our events team and they’ll put together a customer quote and help you shape the perfect package.

Boardrooms, executive meetings, interviews, strategy sessions, team meetings, business breakfast, workshops, training days, keynotes, product launches, large presentations, conferences, group work, creative brainstorms, client presentations & pitches, hybrid meetings, seminars, panel discussions or guest speaker events.

Enquire today

Not sure where to start? Get in touch and we’ll help you explore the spaces available at the East Midlands Conference Centre and find the right fit for your event.

Our other venues

Our offerings

Looking for something a little different? Alongside the East Midlands Conference Centre, we’ve got a great collection of venues that suit all kinds of events. Whether you need somewhere sleek and modern, somewhere with plenty of character, or a place that’s ideal for team days and overnight stays, we’ve got options to match.

Each venue comes with flexible spaces, helpful teams, and everything you need to make your event run smoothly. Take a look and see which one feels right for you.

David Ross Sports Village Nottingham

A state-of-the-art sports village at the heart of University Park Campus, just moments from the Orchard hotel.

Hugh Stewart Manor House

Nestled within the leafy surroundings of University Park, Hugh Stewart Manor House offers a truly memorable stay in a beautifully preserved Grade II listed Gothic manor house. One of the most distinctive options for historic accommodation in the UK, it combines heritage character with modern comfort. With four elegant bedrooms, a welcoming drawing room, kitchen, relaxed living spaces and a grand dining room, the house feels more like a private retreat than accommodation—perfect for unwinding, entertaining or spending quality time together.

Campus Venues

Academic venue hire, room hire in Nottingham and distinctive event spaces across the University of Nottingham.

The Orchard Hotel Nottingham

Set within beautiful green surroundings, The Orchard Hotel brings together modern accommodation, excellent dining and easy access to Nottingham and beyond.

The Jubilee Hotel and Conferences

Host your next meetings or events by the water at the Jubilee Hotel and Conferences in Nottingham. A welcoming conference venue hotel in Nottingham offering a peaceful lakeside setting with great training and conference spaces for clear thinking.