The University of Louisville Conference Center at Shelby Campus is the perfect event space for your next business meeting, conference, staff training or social event. Located near the intersection of Shelbyville Road and Hurstbourne Lane in Louisville’s east end, Shelby Campus is less than 20 minutes from the heart of downtown and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, with dozens of dining options and several hotels close by.
When we say we make events easy, we mean it. Our event coordinators provide the best customer service in the city. And, with every event, we include free parking, catering coordination, complimentary WiFi and basic AV (projector, screen, mic if applicable), room setup and breakdown and more. We’re at the perfect intersection of professional and affordable.
While there are many reasons to choose us to host your next meeting, event or conference, here are the top 5:
1. Flexible event space for small meetings or as many as 500 guests
2. Affordable, top-quality catering options with no minimum food and beverage requirement
3. Convenient location with easy access to the I-64 corridor
4. Over 300 hotel rooms within one mile
5. Spacious, park-like setting
PLUS… we include many amenities and extras at no additional cost!
9 Ample parking
9 Wireless internet
9 Projectors and screens
9 Tables and chairs
9 Presenter microphone (where applicable)
9 Setup and breakdown
The location of the facility is great, the service is great, and the amenities included in the rental fee were a huge plus. This is a big advantage over other venues, particularly hotels.
Nathan Bird Kentucky Chamber Foundation
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At the UofL Conference Center at Shelby Campus, we have 17,000 square feet of meeting space in two buildings: Burhans Hall and Founders Union. We offer 14 fully equipped rooms and outstanding value for your meeting dollar. Whether your group is five people or 500, we can help you determine the appropriate space and logistics for your event.
With us, catering can be easy. We have a wide range of approved catering partners to suit your tastes and your budget. And we have no minimum food and beverage requirement, so you can order a lot, a little or none at all. Your event coordinator will help you select a caterer, design your menu or guide you through the process, place the order and ensure all logistics are covered. Click on the logos below to explore menus, or contact your event coordinator to obtain a quote from any of our approved caterers.
The food was excellent! I’ve periodically held offsite project team meetings in the past with catering, but this was the best food we’ve had at one of these events.
Mike Seawood Farm Credit Mid-America
We know you’re busy. Let us help you knock one more thing off your list. Whether you hold your event at our conference center or another venue, our experts can provide a range of event planning services at a reasonable cost.
We have you covered with the planning services you may need:
Event Venue Selection
Lodging Reservations and Management
Catering
Planning Support & Program Development
Presenter/Session Support
Financial Management
Sponsor/Exhibitor Support
Vendor Management
Onsite Management & Post-Event Evaluation
Registration & Attendee Management
Our Event and Conference Services team is here to make your event easy. After your event is booked, you’ll have a single point of contact who will work with you on all of your event needs. While they often work behind the scenes to ensure each event is a success, they share a passion for great customer service and many years of combined experience in the industry.
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Donna Berger - Event Coordinator
Lorraine Houghton - Sales Manager
Kim Williams - Catering Manager
Terry Thompson - Director
Kimberly Blair - Event Coordinator
confer@louisville.edu 502.852.0360
Their team made the planning process a dream. The location had everything. The event went very smooth, and we will continue to book our events here.
Anne Kepshire KEP Training
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