Meetings & Events in Durham
Resources for meeting planners. Durham's ready to bring your vision to life.
We're so glad you're here. We're ready to help as your local experts, your problem-solvers, and your partners in creating something your attendees will actually remember.
Durham brings something different to the table. Innovation that's baked into our DNA. Venues that go beyond the standard ballroom. Award-winning dining that becomes part of the experience, not just a line item. And genuine Southern hospitality that makes your job smoother and your attendees feel welcome from the moment they arrive.
Whether you're finalizing your shortlist or already sold on Durham, we're ready to help you handle the details and bring your vision to life.
Let Us Help You Handle the Details
Expert support for groups booking 50+ room nights. From site selection and venue sourcing to connections with local services and destination know-how, we help boost attendance, streamline logistics and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Why Durham Works for Meetings & Events
- Easy access. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is just 20 minutes from downtown with 80 nonstop destinations .
- Innovation is our foundation. Home to Research Triangle Park (hundreds of life science companies, tech firms, startups and nonprofits) and Duke University, a Tier-1 research university, Durham's atmosphere inspires fresh thinking.
- Lodging with options. Our lodging properties cluster in four distinct areas – Downtown (walkable and creative), Near Duke University (historic and academic), South Durham near RTP & RDU (convenient and modern) and RTP near RDU Airport (innovative and state-of-the-art) – so you can find the right space and spirit for every kind of meeting.
- Venues built for impact. Two conference centers with around 30,000 sq. ft. each, including the Sheraton-Imperial, (our largest hotel at 331 rooms) located in the heart of Research Triangle Park near RDU Airport and the Durham Convention Center in the heart of downtown, surrounded by walkable hotels, acclaimed restaurants and vibrant arts and cultural venues within the Durham Convention and Arts Complex (DPlex), offering countless ways to create a one-of-a-kind meeting experience.
Ready to get started? See how Discover Durham can support your meeting needs in our destination.
Already booked your venue? We're still here to help. Connect with our team for dining recommendations, activity ideas, and on-the-ground support to make sure your event runs smoothly.
Find Out Why Everyone's Talking About Durham
Gather and Stay at Hotels with Event Spaces
Durham's hotel properties have the spaces you need for board meetings, conferences, social events and more. Find the perfect venue to host tea time after a tee time or schedule breakout sessions and hands-on activations for hundreds of attendees.
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Immerse Your Event in Culture & Community
Meet in Durham to experience our progressive, diverse community known for its creativity and innovation. We're activists, artists, entrepreneurs and scholars. We welcome the curious, the adventurous, the bold. Write your next chapter here.
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Stay Entertained with Unforgettable Activations
Curate magical evenings full of memories in Durham’s bustling and creative districts. Your group will enjoy Durham as they savor a delicious dinner in a private dining room, cheer together at a baseball game or sip drinks at a rooftop bar. There are so many things to do in Durham with a group that your guests will be begging to come back again and again.
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Form Lasting Bonds with Durham Group Activities
If you're sick of icebreakers, trust falls and untying the human knot, you're in luck. Durham has plenty of team-building activities, group activations, dining experiences and more to promote communication, collaboration, and — most importantly — good times for all.
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Request a Meeting Planners' Guide
Ready to see yourself in Durham? Download or request a copy of our guide to explore four distinct districts offering meeting facilities, lodging, dining and entertainment for groups of all sizes.
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Unlock Your Event's X-Factor at the DPlex
The Durham Convention & Arts Complex (DPlex) is a hub of downtown Durham's indoor venues and flexible outdoor spaces. A combination of the Durham Convention Center, Carolina Theatre, Durham Arts Council and Durham Armory, connected by public art, museum and mural activations, the DPlex offers a variety of meeting options to engage attendees in groups of any size.
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