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CONFERENCE CENTER

Photo of Humphrey AtriumThe Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Conference Center is a unique event and conference center located on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota. The Conference Center hosts a full calendar of public affairs programing, as well as being the conference center of choice for many University of Minnesota departments and programs.

NEW: The Conference Center can now provide technical support for events at any venue on or off campus. Click on the following link "Technical support" for additional information or contact conference coordinator Margaret Oltmans at 612-625-1806, oltmans@umn.edu or event technician Gary Muellerleile at 612-626-3509, muell004@umn.edu.

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 newly renovated Roy Wilkins Room. Most rooms are equipped with tables, upholstered rolling chairs, flipchart easel, overhead projector, screen, and whiteboard.

Spaces Available

Atrium

Conference Room 186

Cowles Auditorium

Stassen Room 170

Wilkins Room 215


Information for Rentals and Reservations

Conference Center rates

Reservation instructions for:

Parking & directions

Technical support

Conference Center staff will assist with your event by providing recommendations for catering (you may select your own caterer), table/chair rentals, florals, technical support, and language interpreters.

The Conference Center is handicapped accessible and meets ADA requirements.