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Conference Services

Value, Solutions, Service, Experience

Laurier is an ideal venue to host conferences, campus meetings, professional development, sporting and special events.

The Waterloo campus is the heart of a thriving academic and tech-forward city. At Laurier, we are inspired together to create lives of leadership and purpose.

Laurier Conference Services will assist with the comprehensive planning process to ensure that guests have a positive experience.

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"Having such a dedicated, helpful, gracious team supporting us makes being on the campus a joy we look forward to every year!"

Elayne Ras, Southwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute

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"Our experience with Laurier staff has been exceptional... extremely responsive and make organization easy."

Betty Jo Parent, Rotary District 7080

Why Choose Laurier?

  • Conveniently located in central Waterloo and close to the transportation hub.
  • Affordable accommodation options for individuals, groups and families.
  • Unique and modern meeting rooms, theatres, computer labs and exhibition spaces.
  • Catering services that offer a diverse selection of menus.
  • First-class facilities for tournaments and events.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and parking.
  • No additional charges for gratuities.
  • Customer-centred solutions approach to conference coordination.

Plan Your Event with Laurier

We go above and beyond by providing value-added services to exceed your expectations.

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Plan Your Stay

Find and manage accommodations for your conference attendees in our residence buildings.

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Event Planning

We help you throughout your event planning process from logistics to coordinating catering and bar services.

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Venue Bookings

Explore our selection of on-campus venues for your meetings, special events or exhibitions.

Hotel Laurier

Make Laurier your home away from home. From May until August, Hotel Laurier offers affordable accommodations for individuals, families and groups.

You can select comfortable air-conditioned apartments with four or five single bedrooms or dormitory style residences with either a semi-private or private washroom.

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Contact Us

Laurier Conference Services
Susan MacKenzie
[email protected] 
548.889.3250

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