Academic Conferences

Conferences

University of Limerick is the premier destination to host your conference with venue capacity ranging from 10-1000 people. We have a range of flexible spaces and breakout rooms and our picturesque parkland campus is a beautiful setting for your conference or event. We have a variety of dining venues and our on-campus accommodation boasts 2,800 Failte Ireland Accredited bedrooms.

Conference Management

Our experienced and dedicated conference management team will work closely with the conference organiser to ensure the success of the conference.

Our services include:

Complete event project management including scoping and delivery of logistical and service requirements for the conference
Online event platform offering full event website, conference app
Financial budgeting and reporting, including Failte Ireland funding applications
Online registration and payment system
Accommodation bookings (on and off campus hotels)
Venue and catering management (on and off campus; gala dinners, social events)
Meeting room bookings, including room setup

Complete supplier management which encompasses:

AV equipment and support team provision
Printing (include proceedings) and Graphic Design pertaining to flyers/adverts
Speaker flight and hotel bookings, speaker gifts
Exhibition management and setup
Sponsor/Exhibitor logistical liaison (recruiting sponsors and exhibitors is available at an additional cost)
Registration desk staffing and management
Delegate registration. Abstract management software packages can be added at extra cost.
Signage installation
Entertainment bookings for social events
Delegate packs and badges
Standard Event marketing and promotion (media partner liaison/flyers/adverts). Full marketing including social media can be provided at additional cost.
Transportation and tour bookings
Delegate liaison and communication (including issuing of Visa Support Letters)
Dedicated and experienced event manager throughout the entire event process
Bid support where necessary
Site inspections where necessary

Conference Venues

University Concert Hall

This versatile venue is ideal for hosting a wide range of large events, conferences, and exhibitions. It features a 1,000-seat tiered theatre, expansive exhibition space, and state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities to ensure seamless presentations. The venue also includes two spacious adjoining rooms that can be used for breakout sessions or smaller gatherings, and an on-site café providing convenience for attendees. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, trade show, or performance, this venue is equipped to handle a variety of needs.

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Kemmy Business School

This modern and spacious conference venue provides everything you need for a successful event. It features a large theatre with seating for 320 people, along with 8 high-quality breakout rooms and 4 additional meeting rooms. On-site catering ensures your guests are well taken care of, while full audio-visual services support any technical needs. Dedicated Event Managers are on hand to assist with every detail. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from nearby conference accommodation, this venue is the perfect choice for your next event.

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Jean Monnet Theatre

With capacity for over 500 people across five theatres, it can host both large-scale presentations and smaller, more focused sessions. The variety of breakout rooms and large exhibition areas add to its flexibility, allowing for a mix of workshops, networking opportunities, and displays. The selection of restaurants is also a nice touch, offering attendees options for meals and informal networking. Whether it's a quick bite or a sit-down meal, it helps keep the experience comfortable and efficient.

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Venues ideal for Roadshows, Exhibitions and Trade Shows

University of Limerick is a great venue for hosting events with a variety of flexible spaces for exhibitions. If you're looking to highlight the benefits of exhibiting there, you might want to emphasize a few key points:

Customised Exhibition Spaces: The ability for exhibitors to design their own booths or display areas allows them to stand out and showcase their products or services in a way that aligns with their brand and message.
Strategic Location: The University of Limerick, as a prominent institution, attracts a diverse audience, making it a valuable platform for reaching specific target markets effectively. Exhibiting at an event hosted here can help build visibility among key demographics.
Marketing and Networking Opportunities: With its strong focus on sales and marketing, exhibiting at the University of Limerick can be part of a broader strategy for connecting with potential clients, partners, and influencers. The layout and flexibility of spaces offer an environment conducive to networking and relationship-building.
Ideal for Customer Relations: The wide array of event spaces supports both large-scale presentations and more intimate settings for meaningful conversations with prospects or existing customers. This flexibility can strengthen customer relations and enhance engagement.

Ideal locations available for Exhibitions and trade shows

Main Building - EGO10

Ideally located in the Main Building beside the Jean Monnet Theatre, EGO10 is a flat space of 500 sq meters. Depending on the event's individual requirements, we can arrange full build exhibition stands or just simply poster sessions.

Kemmy Business School Foyer

The foyer in Kemmy Business School is ideal for a smaller exhibition linked to a conference or a poster session during a break.

University Concert Hall Atrium

The Atrium is situated in the Foundation Building adjacent to the University Concert Hall. This 635 sq meters of space is perfect for welcome receptions, exhibitions, poster sessions or just general networking during breaks.

UL Sport Arena Exhibition Hall

UL Sport Arena is the largest flat space available on campus with 1880 sq meters for exhibitions, concerts, sports competitions, and other such events. Seating can be arranged for up to 3,000 people over the total floor space.