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.

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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.

Welcome to Durham

Discover Durham Can Help You Plan Your Meeting

Our Discover Durham sales and services staff members are ready to help make your meeting or event a rousing success. Whether you are having a conference of thousands, an important training session, a high-level board meeting, or even a large-scale social event, you will undoubtedly need assistance.

From site selection and venue sourcing to connections with local services and destination know-how, Discover Durham is here to streamline logistics and help make your event in Durham memorable.

Get here, and we'll do the rest.

Why Durham Works for Meetings & Events

1. Easy access. More time to connect.

Getting here is easy. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is just 20 minutes from downtown Durham, with 90+ nonstop destinations across domestic and international markets and nearly 15 million passengers served annually. That means less time getting here and more time making connections that matter.

2. Innovation is in our DNA.

With Duke University, North Carolina Central University and Research Triangle Park right here in Durham, innovation is part of our foundation. For meeting planners, that means access to a community of experts, potential speakers, industry connections and fresh perspectives that can make your meeting or conference meaningful and memorable.

3. Four distinct districts. Different ways to meet.

Each district has its own character, venues and amenities. Downtown Durham is walkable, creative and full of energy. The area surrounding Duke University is historic, academic and distinctive. South Durham is modern, convenient and well-connected. Research Triangle Park (RTP) is innovation-driven and has easy access to RDU.

4. Hotels and venues built for impact.

With 70+ hotels, over 8,000 hotel rooms and two major conference venues, Durham gives meeting planner the flexibility to find the right setting for their event. The Sheraton Imperial in RTP is Durham’s largest hotel. In downtown Durham, the Durham Convention Center is surrounded by walkable hotels, acclaimed restaurants and vibrant arts and cultural venues.

5. Leave a lasting impression.

Bring your group together over the Bull City's acclaimed food scene, plan a guided walking tour, catch a Durham Bulls game or build an experience around our museums, music, outdoor adventures and creative community. Intimate dinners or memorable group activities, we'll help find experiences that turns time outside the meeting room into part of the experience.

6. A passionate team ready to make it happen.

From sourcing to services, our dedicated team of Durham experts are here to help you navigate the details and discover locally rooted experiences. Connect with our team for dining recommendations, activity ideas and on-the-ground support to make sure your event runs smoothly. We're here to help.