The Universities at Shady Grove

USG Conference and Events Center, part of The Universities at Shady Grove, provides a flexible setting for conferences, seminars, meetings, ceremonies and other organised gatherings in Rockville, Maryland. The campus welcomes Maryland universities, community organisations and mission-aligned partners seeking professional event space with practical support from an experienced events team.

The venue offers several types of rooms to suit different formats and group sizes. Its multipurpose room covers 8,576 square feet and can be divided into five separate areas, with an adjoining foyer that is useful for registration, refreshments and receptions. Three tiered auditoriums are available for conferences, keynote presentations, panel discussions, seminars and ceremonies. Classrooms offer adaptable layouts and seating for approximately 30 to 120 people, making them suitable for workshops, training sessions, breakout meetings and smaller gatherings.

Event organisers can work with a dedicated Events Coordinator on room selection, layouts, catering, audio-visual requirements, parking arrangements, pricing and venue policies. Available equipment and services include projectors, public address systems, podiums, wired and wireless microphones, classroom technology, video conferencing for hybrid events and video recording. Staging, risers, pipe and drape, registration tables and directional signage can also be arranged.

Onsite catering is coordinated through the events team and includes breakfast buffets, boxed lunches, snacks, hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold buffets, desserts and menu options for different dietary requirements. Additional event staffing, security, AV technicians, camera technicians and extended operating hours are available for suitable bookings. With its combination of adaptable spaces, technical facilities, catering and planning assistance, USG is well suited to educational, professional, civic and corporate events.