David and Joan Traitel Building

David and Joan Traitel Building is a purpose-built conference and event venue at Stanford University in California, operated as part of the Hoover Institution. The ground floor combines substantial indoor spaces with practical facilities for conferences, policy forums, academic symposia, lectures, receptions and other Stanford-supported gatherings.

The venue’s main space is Everett and Jane Hauck Auditorium, a light-filled lecture hall with theatre-style seating for up to 400 guests. It offers built-in presentation, recording and live-streaming capabilities, an AV control booth, multiple microphones, projection equipment and an integrated speaker system. An adjoining green room provides a useful base for speakers, presenters and production teams.

Blount Hall accommodates up to 440 guests and is suitable for dining, receptions, presentations and multipurpose event formats. The room includes banquet furniture, a stage, kitchen and plating facilities. The glass-walled Welcoming Pavilion can be used as a reception or pre-function area, while the Fairweather Courtyard provides an outdoor setting for informal gatherings and guest circulation. The East Arcade can extend the usable event area when booked alongside Blount Hall.

Event organisers can also benefit from loading access, a coat room, an event office, built-in AV infrastructure and facilities support. Preferred catering suppliers are available, while clients arrange catering, event staffing, security and specialist technical services in line with the venue’s policies.

The Traitel Building is primarily intended for events that support Stanford University’s educational mission. External organisations need a Stanford academic or administrative sponsor, which makes the venue particularly relevant to university departments, research groups, educational institutions and partner organisations planning professional conferences or policy-focused events.