John C. Myers Convocation Center

John C. Myers Convocation Center is a flexible event and conference venue at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. Its largest space, the Upper Convocation Center, can accommodate up to 1,000 guests in reception-style seating or as many as 2,000 in theatre-style seating. The room can be arranged for conferences, trade shows, formal dinners, receptions, presentations, award ceremonies and other large-scale gatherings.

The centre also includes a range of smaller and medium-sized rooms. The Alumni Room is suited to wedding receptions, banquets, seminars and conferences for up to 500 guests in reception format. Additional rooms, including the Faculty Room, Trustees Room, Heritage Room and President's Dining Room, provide options for intimate receptions, lectures, meetings, breakout sessions and hosted dinners. Several spaces can be combined to create a layout tailored to the event programme.

Event organisers can work with Ashland University Catering and Conference Services for more than room hire. The venue offers in-house food and beverage services, bar options, tables and chairs, linen selections, décor packages and professional service staff. Audio-visual technology is available for presentations, talks and conference programmes, while the adaptable layouts allow organisers to include stages, dance floors, buffet stations, exhibition areas and registration points.

With generous capacity, complimentary on-site parking and multiple rooms in one location, the centre is suitable for corporate meetings, conventions, fundraisers, university gatherings, weddings, trade events, community functions and large private celebrations. Its events team can help organisers select the appropriate room combination and coordinate the practical details of the occasion.