Meeting Market - 2024 Q1
Does your event planning feel as though it’s on a cliff? At the Rock, you will find the solid ground and anchor points to take your event to the next level. Located near the junction of two major highways (I-79 and I-80), enables easy access for visitors.
Robert M. Smith Student Center
Searching for a dynamic, accessible, and luxurious meeting space for your next company conference, business workshop, or marketing camp may feel like an impossible task. Luckily, Slippery Rock University’s Conference Center checks each one of these boxes, eliminating the stress in planning and guaranteeing your event is a “rock ‘in” success.
- The Student Center features diverse event spaces, including a lecture-style ballroom with a 750-person capacity, a luxurious theater with in-house AV tech, and seven fully equipped rooms with technology and portable furniture.
- Between the meeting spaces, enjoy the fireplace in the commuter lounge and sip a latte from the facility’s in-house coffee shop.
Camps & Summer Programs
Between May and August, SRU hosts unique camp programs for your sports team, church group, band, or seasonal organization!
- Home to 660 acres of fields, athletic centers and stadiums as well as conference centers and classrooms, SRU accommodates the perfect, all-inclusive setting for your summer camp or seasonal event.
- Consider your housing completely covered when you book with SRU. With suites including 2-4 beds, 1-2 bathrooms, a microwave oven, and a refrigerator – as well as that much-needed air conditioning! – event participants can kick back in a space of their very own after a long and incredible day!
- Tuck in your napkin and grab your fork; your meal is served at Boozel Dining Hall. With an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring home-cooked and traditional favorites, your guests’ stomachs – and palates – are guaranteed to be satisfied!
- Athletic facilities include nine volleyball courts, six full basketball courts, soccer, baseball, multi-purpose fields, tennis courts, and a football stadium.
- The Aebersold Recreation Center offers 82,000 square-feet of state of state-of-the-art recreational programs, fitness rooms, five full courts, a climbing wall, and a swimming pool.
- If you’re feeling extra brave, ask about the Rock’s High Ropes Course or their Ski Lodge!
- Make the most of the Smith Student Center’s academic facilities and conference centers. This architectural masterpiece, complete with in-house dining options, offers a ballroom and theater, classrooms, and auditoriums, all complete with state-of-the-art technology.
- Stay safe while you’re here! University Police are available to support your program daily with round-the-clock security.
Gather & Meet
Planning a meeting or event? Butler County offers a diverse selection of meeting and event spaces to choose from, accommodating groups of all sizes and budgets. From historic mansions to modern conference centers, there's a perfect venue for every occasion. Add in a trip to one of our local shops, restaurants or attractions and your guests will be raving about your event.
What can a Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) do?
We are part of the community, meaning we have the personal contacts with venues and vendors to connect you with all the resources you need for your event or meeting. We are a one-stop-shop! Read more about the benefits of working with a CVB