Younes Conference Center North

Younes Conference Center North is a large-scale conference and event venue in Kearney, Nebraska, designed for organisers planning meetings, conventions, trade shows, corporate gatherings and wedding receptions. Opened as a dedicated meeting facility in 2022, the centre provides an extensive, modern setting for both regional events and large multi-day programmes.

The venue offers approximately 75,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, including two substantial ballrooms and up to 38 breakout rooms. Spaces can be arranged for smaller workshops, training sessions and committee meetings, as well as large plenary conferences, exhibitions and receptions accommodating up to 3,000 guests. The largest ballroom can support more than 100 exhibition booths, making the centre suitable for trade fairs, association events and business showcases.

Event planners can also benefit from built-in registration areas, storage and office facilities, overhead access for event logistics, complimentary internet throughout the meeting areas and an in-house audiovisual department. On-site catering is available for meals, refreshment breaks and cocktails, helping organisers coordinate key event services through one venue team. The location, close to Interstate 80, offers straightforward access for delegates travelling across Nebraska and the wider central United States.

For weddings and private celebrations, the venue provides reception spaces, table and chair arrangements, linen, dance floors, stages, dinnerware and glassware. Wedding support includes planning assistance and access to discounted guest accommodation. The adjoining Crowne Plaza hotel and wider Younes campus provide nearby rooms, restaurants and additional amenities, creating a practical base for conferences, company events, exhibitions and celebrations where convenience and capacity are important.