Conferences and Events

Quinnipiac University is pleased to open its doors to host conferences, events, and summer programs on our three beautiful campuses. Situated between New York City and Boston, Quinnipiac is easily accessible and boasts gorgeous views from Sleeping Giant State Park to Long Island Sound. Let us help elevate your next meeting or event in one of our unique spaces with on-site catering, experienced staff and in-house technology. We deliver a seamless experience for you and your guests, while you focus on achieving your event goals.

What We Do

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Space reservation and management

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Event design and setup

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Specialty furniture rentals

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Menu consultation and ordering

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Guest parking and shuttle services

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Public safety coordination

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In-house media services, and coordinating with specialty audiovisual vendors

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Summer housing options

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Budget creation and streamlined billing

Featured Space

The University Club at the M&T Bank Arena

Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, a staff retreat or a memorable dinner, this versatile venue offers a distinctive ambiance away from the typical ballroom experience. Its setting offers guests a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the excitement of a top-tier sports environment while enjoying a sophisticated event.  

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What People are Saying

A large screen projects at the front of a Quinnipiac auditorium while people listen seated around

Brianna D.

Program Manager, ReadyCT

“Your responsiveness, ability to accommodate our requests, and keen attention to detail did not go unnoticed or under-appreciated. We simply could not have asked for someone better to assist in organizing the event!”

Students talk together on the first and second floor of the sunny atrium

Hira J.

CampEd

"We chose Quinnipiac for our stay because of the consistently positive experience we’ve had over the years. The campus offers a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment that is ideal for hosting students."

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Brian H.

Adoro Te Civics

"Working with the team was a great experience. Our guests enjoyed a very informative tour of the law school and our event in the QU professional space was very rewarding for our students."

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Maddy M.

M&T Bank

"The team was attentive, responsive and very helpful throughout the entire planning process from start to finish."

Hundreds of people around tables set up in the Quinnipiac indoor court

David

Elite 4 Card Show

“Your event staff were outstanding, and the professionalism and flexibility shown throughout the day truly stood out.”

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Deborah T.

Cheshire Transition Program

"They were tremendous to deal with. The cleanliness of the dorms was amazing. I am very, very hopeful to come back next summer."

Bollywood dance performance

Ronak S.

Gujarati Association of CT

"Nice location, clean, big enough for our event. All the requirements needed by us were provided: plenty of parking, easy in/out, helpful staff, well communicated and cooperative."

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Kim M.

Crafters Care

"They were nothing but helpful, professional, and worked to get all our needs met. They assisted with the layout of the space, worked with their team to make sure we could get into the space early to complete our layout, and were at the event at the end of the day to accept any feedback we had. I am so impressed by everyone involved in making this event a huge success."

Hockey stick and puck on the ice in the M&T Bank Arena Ice Hockey stadium

Jared W.

ProCrease

"The staff were tremendous to deal with, they are best in class and QU is lucky to have them. The cleanliness of the dorms was amazing, I have never seen dorm room floors that clean. I am very, very hopeful to come back next summer."

The Rocky Top Student Center patio and fireplace

Jill C.

Marrakech, Inc.

"The space was perfect for our training."

The ceremonial courtroom full of participants and a large projector screen at the front

Rosemarie F.

CCND Annual Conference

"We love having our conference in the courtroom every year."

Evening view of residence halls on the York Hill Campus with lighted windows

Don M.

Connecticut Alliance of Boys and Girls Club

"The Conferences and Events team was great to work with."

Aerial view of the Mount Carmel Campus quad on a sunny day

Nicole D.

Hartford HealthCare Picnic

"The Quad was wonderful and we will definitely use Quinnipiac again in the future."

The entrance to the University Club

Kate H.

Manufacture CT

"The information technology department came to us before the program started to make sure everything was set up correctly! Impressive."

Recognized Among the Top

Top 100

The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranks Quinnipiac #51 in the country.

A Best National University

U.S. News & World Report names Quinnipiac among the best national universities in the nation.

Best College

The Princeton Review ranks Quinnipiac among the top 391 colleges in the country.

In the Media

'Connecticut High School Esports Championships held at Quinnipiac'

April 30, 2026

Quinnipiac and the CIAC partnered to host the annual Connecticut High School Esports Championship. Utilizing Quinnipiac's cutting-edge technology and versatile event spaces, the CIAC Esports Championships brought high-octane energy and digital precision to Hamden.

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'Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Walk raises over $60,000 for rare disease research'

April 25, 2026

The Quinnipiac campus served as the backdrop for a mission of hope and healing. In partnership with the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation, Quinnipiac welcomed hundreds of walkers with a shared goal: raising funds for rare disease research.

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'Quinnipiac University brought some of the region’s best young minds in tech together for a robotics event'

January 10, 2026

Quinnipiac and robotics kit maker VEX IQ hosted a robotics event at our Mount Carmel Campus. The event represented around 50 schools from Connecticut and New York, highlighting the STEM and robotic classes and intelligent minds that come from them.

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‘Experts unite at Quinnipiac’s North Haven campus to combat cybercrime’

November 13, 2025

Quinnipiac hosted the Northeast Cybersecurity Summit at our North Haven Campus, bringing together experts from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity for a day-long conference.

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‘Girl Scouts gain valuable experience at ‘Camp CEO' at Quinnipiac University’

July 25, 2025

Pegues Spearman said the summer program is all about giving the girls the confidence they need to not only take their ideas into the real world but build it within themselves.

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