UC Events and Conferencing

Located amongst the natural landscape of the University of Canberra, the Ann Harding Conference Centre is a stylish and modern venue choice for conferences, meetings and events. The centre is an award-winning venue for its sustainable and architectural design. It offers a floor-to-ceiling glass foyer, signified by a soaring cantilevered awning; a modern conference room with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment; and two light-filled seminar rooms overlooking native Indigenous gardens. CONFERENCE ROOM The main conference room is a generously sized auditorium with sky-high ceilings, natural light and outdoor access to the surrounding gardens. The room is fully equipped with audio-visual technology controlled by user-friendly devices, ideal for self-hosted virtual events. Whether hosting a conference, a presentation or a gala dinner, the Conference Room can be seamlessly transformed and configured to suit all event requirements. GLASS FOYER The Conference Centre Glass Foyer offers a distinguished function space, with large glass walls providing an open, airy atmosphere. The interior showcases Indigenous masterpieces proudly created by Aboriginal artists from diverse corners of Australia. Easily accessible and containing a built-in speaker system, the foyer is perfect for cocktail events and exhibitions or as a catering space for your conference or meeting. The foyer can be booked independently for an individual event or with other rooms as part of a more extensive itinerary. SEMINAR ROOMS The two Seminar Rooms adjacent to the Conference Room can be used for standalone workshops or as conference breakout rooms. Both rooms are equipped with brand-new audio-visual technology, and a removable wall between the zones allows the spaces to combine into one large venue. The floor-to-ceiling windows flood the rooms with both natural light and garden views. UC REFECTORY Located in Building One, from trade shows, expos, and festivals to formal balls and award ceremonies, the UC Refectory is the perfect backdrop for large-scale events. SEMESTERS ROOM Building One, Semesters Room features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking tree-lined, native gardens. This versatile space is ideal for both corporate meetings and social functions up to 50 people. TEACHING SPACES UC’s teaching spaces are the ideal setting for hosting training sessions, public lectures and corporate presentations. Spaces include built-in audio-visual equipment and can accommodate guest numbers from 20 to 364. CATERING Our in-house catering packages have been designed to provide popular selections all guests can enjoy, accommodating all menu types. We are proud to incorporate high-quality native Australian ingredients into our cooking, drawing from and inspired by the University’s commitment to Indigenous culture. STAY Located within the peaceful bushland setting adjacent to the Ann Harding Conference Centre, these newly renovated, contemporary apartments are conveniently located and available for on-site organisers, speakers and special guests to book alongside your event or independently.