Conference Center

The Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs Conference Center is a unique meeting and event space on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota. The Conference Center hosts a full calendar of public affairs programming and is the conference center of choice for many University of Minnesota departments and programs.

The Conference Center's public spaces offer a variety of room sizes and amenities from Cowles Auditorium and the adjacent sky-lit atrium to the Roy Wilkins Room. Most rooms are equipped with tables, upholstered rolling chairs, flipchart easel, screen, and whiteboard. All rooms also are equipped with an LCD projector.

The Conference Center can provide technical support for events at any venue on or off campus. Visit our technical support page for additional information or contact Conference Center coordinator Margaret Oltmans at 612-625-1806 or oltmans@umn.edu, or event technician Gary Muellerleile at 612-626-3509 or muell004@umn.edu.

The Conference Center can also assist with your event by providing recommendations for catering (although you may select your own caterer), florists, technical support, and language interpreters.

The Conference Center is handicapped accessible and meets ADA requirements.

View the floor plan and meeting spaces.