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Conferencing in Hampshire

Finding the right location for your conference or training course can be daunting. These days, such events can be held in both new and traditional settings including modern hotels, purpose built conference centres and historic houses as well as more unusual venues. Therefore, the secret to a successful event is choosing the right one. You need to find somewhere that's in a suitable location and can handle the right number of guests at the right price.

Book your venue early, be prepared to book up to a year in advance. If necessary, reserve blocks of hotel rooms for those traveling out of town and give participants plenty of time to make their travel plans.

Depending on the type of conference, the chosen venue should adequately support any technical requirements. You will want to do an audio and visual run through the day or night before to ensure that all of the microphones, computers and other devices are functioning. Have backup systems available.

After the event open the "next conference" file where you can retain contacts, tips and ideas for the next one. These venues offer a variety of services to make your conference a success and will be happy to assist you in the planning.

The University of Winchester
The Wessex Conference Centre, Winchester
Jurys Inn, Southampton
Winchester Guildhall