EVENT MANAGEMENT
Looking for the right venue?
Hofstra University’s Conference Services offers a premier Long Island meeting & events venue alternative to NYC venues, combining professional facilities with the convenience and affordability of a university campus. Located in Hempstead, NY, just 25 miles from Manhattan and minutes from JFK, LaGuardia, and MacArthur airports, we’re the ideal choice for corporate conferences and meetings, academic seminars, summer camps and youth programs, non-profit events and community gatherings, and more.
With 30+ years of experience coordinating thousands of successful events, including three presidential debates, our team provides seamless planning, modern facilities, and exceptional hospitality.
500+
Events Annually
50+
Venue Spaces
10k+
Guests Hosted
25+
Years Experience
Hosting at Hofstra offers

Meeting Spaces
From boardrooms to 400+ guest banquet halls, 20+ flexible spaces with state-of-the-art AV equipment, high-speed Wi-Fi, and full catering support. Perfect for conferences, seminars, and corporate gatherings of every scale.
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Theaters & Auditoriums
Make an impression in one of our professional theaters, seating up to 334 guests with full A/V, staging, and lighting. Ideal for keynote addresses, award ceremonies, presentations, and large-scale seminars.
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Overnight Housing
Make an impression in one of our professional theaters, seating up to 334 guests with full A/V, staging, and lighting. Ideal for keynote addresses, award ceremonies, presentations, and large-scale seminars.
Explore Housing OptionsWhy Host at Hofstra?
There are plenty of reasons why Hofstra is chosen to host thousands of events every year.
Prime Location
Comprehensive Facilities
Simplified Planning
Hear from Past Guests
What our clients say about hosting events at Hofstra
We had a seamless experience with the Hofstra Conferences Team at our event. We look forward to hosting our next event there.
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Kidz Conference Services
The Doll Study Club of Long Island has been holding doll shows for 40+ years. Last year we decided to have our event at Hofstra University and could not be any more satisfied.
Doll Study Club of Long Island
Doll Show
Hofstra Conference Services is wonderful! The entire process was smooth, from inception to finish. The staff is attentive, competent, and dedicated to ensuring my event was successful!
Nancy W. Perry, PhD
Executive Director, New York Planning Federation
Their team delivers outstanding customer service and the venue provides an ideal, welcoming setting for bringing together camps and hundreds of families planning their summer. We will return to Hofstra for years to come!
Eric Naftulin
Long Island Camp Fair
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Office Hours
Mon – Thu:
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Fri:
8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sat & Sun:
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Explore our beautiful campus at the crossroads of Long Island and New York City, and discover the vibrant community, innovative facilities, and unique environment that make Hofstra so special.