Northern Illinois University

Conference Centers and Services

Host Exciting and Productive Meetings at our
Northern Illinois Conference Centers

Create groundbreaking ideas and initiatives. Inspire your attendees to excel to new heights. Celebrate recent corporate victories and map out strategies to conquer new markets. For exciting and productive meetings and events, rely on NIU Outreach Centers.

Conveniently located in Chicagoland – near major highways and airports – NIU Outreach Centers help you host a brilliant function, within an enriching environment dedicated to multimedia learning and education. Sun-lit meeting rooms keep your group awake and energized, while ergonomic chairs make sitting through speeches and marathon seminars easy on your attendees. First-class planning services and attractive meeting packages allow you to host a stellar event that fits even the most modest budget.

Discover why NIU Outreach Centers are perfect for northern Illinois conferences, meetings and events. Take advantage of our unparalleled locations, flexible venues and comprehensive conference services.

  • NIU Hoffman Estates, located in the northwest suburbs, 30 miles from downtown Chicago, easily accessible from Interstate 90 and 18 miles from O'Hare International Airport
  • NIU Naperville, easily accessible from Interstates 88 and 355, just 27 miles from both O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport, and less than five miles from the Metra Train Station
  • NIU Rockford,  Conveniently located 60 miles northwest of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 16 miles south of the Wisconsin state line, 14 miles from Chicago Rockford International Airport and 40 miles east of Freeport
Outreach Centers Brochure 

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Our northern Illinois conference centers feature environments designed for adult learners. NIU Outreach Centers offer you and your attendees many advantages:

  • Spacious, sun-lit meeting rooms
  • Ergonomic furniture and large windows
  • Separate climate controls for each room
  • Audiovisual equipment
  • AV and tech support with room rental
  • Networked computer labs
  • Onsite technology assistance
  • Business desk services
  • Professional meeting planning services
  • Excellent customer service
  • Complete meeting packages
  • Complimentary parking
  • No gratuity or service charges
  • No city union fees or regulations
  • No hidden fees or extra charges

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Exceptional Service and Support at our Illinois Conference Rooms

Create an energetic and productive meeting or event at NIU Outreach Centers – offering you comprehensive event planning and registration services. Request more information or reserve space at one of our thoughtfully-inspired northern Illinois conference facilities by sending an email to OutreachCenters@niu.edu, calling 1-866-753-0010 or submitting an Online Request for Information.