Florida State Conference Center

Where Tradition Meets Technology

The Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center, completed in January 2010, is a full-service center for hosting academic conferences as well as government meetings, non-profit, business and community events, association programs, corporate seminars and professional development events.

The Center has 11 meeting spaces including a 350-seat auditorium, a 280-seat dining room (with catering kitchen), seven break-out rooms, an elegant atrium, a well-appointed executive boardroom, a business meeting room and a training room. Additionally, the Center provides the latest in technology infrastructure to support on-site and off-site participation using web recording technologies and our full-service video studio.

Centrally located near the FSU campus and in close proximity to the Florida State Capitol, the Center offers professional event management, flexible catering options and convenient parking.

Florida State Conference Center
555 W. Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1640

Telephone: (850) 644-3801 – Mon.-Fri., 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Fax: (850) 644-2589

Quick Links:
Room Gallery | Map | Pricing & Room Capacities Chart (pdf document)

Room Gallery

Check out views and specifications for each of our meeting spaces. Each space can be reconfigured to meet your event needs.

Florida State Conference Center Room Gallery

Catering Services

The Florida State Conference Center is comprised of dedicated professionals who provide professional event planning geared toward making your event a success.

Event Planning – An event coordinator will assist you in planning all elements of a successful event.

Presentation Services – Our team will assist in selecting lighting and sound options as well as optimal use of the Center’s video walls and smart podiums. Extended services such as graphic design and web recording are also available.

Catering – Your catering choices range from coffee breaks to a selection of buffets and served meals varied enough to meet anyone’s tastes or dietary requirements. Let us provide great food for your event at reasonable prices. Contact us today to start planning your event.

Registration – The Center offers options for convenient electronic event registration.

Parking – Our adjacent five-story parking garage has the potential to allow your guests ample covered parking at reasonable rates.

Web Recording Solutions

Equipped with the latest in live presentation video streaming and a friendly and knowledgeable staff, the Florida State Conference Center stands ready to deliver your message.

Webcast recorders capture and stream conferences for live or on-demand viewing.

More about our Web Recording and Video Studio Services.

Conference Center Staff

  1. What types of events can be held at the Florida State Conference Center?
    Consistent with the department’s mission of learning for life, the center is intended for academic conferences, government meetings, association programs, corporate seminars and numerous other professional development events.
  2. I want to hold a meeting at the FSU Conference Center. How do I get started?
    Contact us to ask about booking. An event coordinator will be in contact with you soon.
  3. What services does the Florida State Conference Center offer for my event?
    We offer a variety of media services and equipment, registration, and catering services. Please contact us for details and pricing.
  4. What about parking?
    Reserved parking is available in the adjacent 5-story parking garage with prior arrangements.
  5. Will I have assistance during my event?
    Absolutely. Your event coordinator will be present to help with last minute room changes, additions to A/V needs, or anything else that may occur. Your event coordinator will monitor all areas of the event during the scheduled times and assist in any way needed.
  6. Do you offer follow-up feedback from my event?
    Event analysis is available. We can collect information from your participants regarding the operation of the event and any other specific information you desire.
FAQs

Links to related forms and documents:

Pricing and Room Capacities Chart (168kb PDF)

Application for Waiver of FSU Conferencing Services (176kb PDF)

Online Registration and Fee Collection Inquiry Form (176kb PDF)

Using the Centers’ Technology for High Impact – A resource with specifications for creating graphics for the Center’s HD screens

Art on Campus

The artwork displayed in the Florida State Conference Center is part of the Art on Campus initiative that aims to showcase and promote artworks produced by faculty, alumni, graduate and undergraduate students of the School of Art and Design.

Learn more about The Art on Campus Initiative at the Florida State Conference Center.

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