NIU Conference Centers

05/02/2025

With Valentine's Day just around the corner. We want to say....
Yes, We Do Weddings at NIU! Whether it’s a ceremony, reception, or both, our venues are the perfect place for a celebration! 🥂 to ❤️

03/02/2025

Event pros agree gross profit is the key to rebuilding leadership confidence post-pandemic. With rising costs (up 30%) impacting event margins, it’s crucial to track the right metrics—attendance, revenue, and expenses. By doing so, you can boost profitability and restore trust with senior leaders. Read the full article by Dave Lutz, CMP, on navigating recovery and the challenges ahead.

Gross profit is the metric that matters most to leaders. By understanding and tracking this key measurement, you can enhance your credibility and value as an event organizer with senior leadership during the recovery process.

31/01/2025

The NIU Rockford Conference Center is conveniently located, making it a central destination for guests from Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. If your event expects to draw a crowd, we’re the ideal place to host!
https://www.niu.edu/conference-event-services/meetings/rockford/index.shtml

29/01/2025

A key part of event planning is setting goals and evaluating results. As you plan your 2025 events, use these key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure your success and plan even better meetings down the road!

There is nothing quite like an event – which is why they are so popular – but what are the best ways to measure the success of your event, and how can you properly plan to quantify these in advance? In other words, we are looking to answer the...

27/01/2025

Most attendees will need lodging to attend multi-day events. Make it easy for them by preparing hotel lists and room blocks as part of your event planning process! Even better: book with an event venue with on-site accommodations like NIU DeKalb- Hotel at Holmes- https://www.niu.edu/hsc/hotel/index.shtml

27/01/2025

Special elements can turn a good conference into a great one. What extra features might make an event memorable for you?
a. Swag bags and giveaways
b. Themed social events and parties
c. Meet-and-greet with speakers and influencers

25/01/2025

NIU Naperville’s theater-style auditorium is the perfect venue for keynote conference speeches, awards ceremonies, large-group trainings and much more! Join us west of Chicago for your next event.
https://www.niu.edu/conference-event-services/meetings/naperville/event-spaces.shtml

24/01/2025

Planning a wedding in 2025? NIU’s venues help you tick off multiple boxes at once—from stunning ceremony and reception settings to delicious on-site catering. We’d love to celebrate your special day!
https://www.niu.edu/conference-event-services/events/index.shtml

📸: Chrissy Deming Photography

24/01/2025

Company or department meetings and trainings help your teams get organized for the year ahead. For a change of scenery, NIU DeKalb’s Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center has a variety of rentable spaces for groups of all sizes! https://www.niu.edu/conference-event-services/meetings/bavc/index.shtml

21/01/2025

This weekend at Wedding Expo was truly AMAZING! We were moved by all the incredible love stories and can't wait to be part of yours. Thanks to for featuring us in the Naperville Venue Showcase! ❣️

20/01/2025

A day of recognition and reflection. MLK Jr. 2025.

18/01/2025

🎉 Today’s the Day! 🎉
The Naper Settlement Wedding Showcase is here, and we cannot wait to meet you! Whether you’re just starting your wedding planning or ready to reserve a venue, we’re here to help! 💍✨

🗓 Today – Saturday, January 18th
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
📍Naper Settlement- (NIU Naperville is co-located with the Naperville CVB).
🎟 Get FREE tickets before you go- http://bit.ly/37EPANJ

Visit us to learn about our indoor/outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, connect with our wedding experts, and get all the inspiration you need for your special day!

See you soon!
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18/01/2025

✨ The Countdown Is On! ✨

We’re READY and counting down the hours until the Naper Settlement Wedding Showcase TOMORROW, January 18th, 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. Stop our table (co-located with the Naperville CVB) and register to win... a champagne toast for your guests when you select NIU Naperville as your reception venue. 🍾🥂

We can't wait to help you plan the wedding of your dreams!

Grab your FREE tickets before you go- http://bit.ly/37EPANJ



🗓 Saturday, January 18th
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Naper Settlement

17/01/2025

🌟 Wedding Showcase TOMORROW! 🌟
Join us at Naper Settlement for a Wedding Showcase from 10 AM to 3 PM. Meet top vendors, chat about NIU Naperville's ceremony/reception space, and get inspired for your big day! 👀💍
📍 Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL
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16/01/2025

🎉 Wedding Planning Starts Here! 🎉
Join us at the Wedding Show on Jan 18th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at . Stop by NIU Naperville (co-located w/ the Naperville CVB) to learn how our mission and mascot (also named Mission) is to make your wedding day unforgettable.

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13/01/2025

💍✨ Find Your Dream Venue ✨💍

Visit us at the Wedding Show on Jan 18th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Naper Settlement and discover why NIU Naperville is the ideal place for your big day! See you there!

Register in advance for FREE tickets- http://bit.ly/37EPANJ

📸: DwJohnson Studio

11/01/2025

Call all "I-Do" takers! Join us for the 2025 Naper Settlement Wedding Showcase! NIU Naperville Conference Center will be exhibiting alongside our Naperville CVB Friends on Saturday - Jan. 18th from 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.

✨I-Do-To-Dos✨

1) RSVP for your FREE TICKETS!
https://napersettlement.org/232/Wedding-Showcase

2) Stop by the Naperville CVB Booth AND visit our table to register to win a FREE champagne toast for your reception at NIU Naperville 🍾🥂

09/01/2025

Did you get engaged over the holidays? Congrats! 🎉 Join us on Sat.-Jan 18th, 10 AM - 3 PM Naper Settlement for the 2025 Wedding Showcase, featuring all sorts of wedding vendors including our ceremony/reception spaces at NIU Naperville. Stop by, grab info, and enter to win a free champagne toast for your reception at NIU Naperville! 🍾🥂✨

I recently connected with newlyweds Katie and Nathan Black who planned the wedding of their dreams this past summer in Naperville. Growing up nearby and working in Naperville, the couple knew the area’s amenities and that it would make an amazing backdrop for their wedding. The weekend kicked off ...

30/12/2024

We’ve held some beautiful holiday events at our venues! From all of us at NIU, have a safe and happy holiday season, and thank you for celebrating with us!

26/12/2024

Food allergies and the event planners' responsibility to keep attendees safe. A recent reminder of the duty of care in the event professional community.
https://www.pcma.org/planners-respond-fatal-food-allergic-reaction-event/

25/12/2024

Happy Holidays from NIU Conference and Event Services!

25/12/2024

A little holiday cheer amongst the NIU Naperville Team to close out 2024! And we had a special guest...The Grinch! Merry Grinchmas Everyone! 🎀

23/12/2024

Winter weddings at NIU DeKalb are a special kind of beautiful. Host your special day in our stunning ballrooms, solariums or libraries.
https://www.niu.edu/conference-event-services/events/index.shtml
📸- David and Stephanie Hulthen Photography

20/12/2024

We certainly were not going to let this slip by... Happy Birthday Terry S. from our NIU DeKalb Crew. Hope your day is as awesome as you are! 🎉

20/12/2024

Happy Holidays! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season! ⛄️

19/12/2024

Kick off the new year in a productive way with a team-building or professional training day at NIU Naperville. We have a variety of meeting and event spaces to accommodate groups large and small!
https://www.niu.edu/conference-event-services/meetings/naperville/event-spaces.shtml

18/12/2024

With 2025 knocking on the door, check out what conference organizers are anticipating will be the top trends for the coming year!

How consumer behavior trends translate to business events: Meeting participants also are seeking connection with purpose. Part of Convene's Annual Events Industry Forecast.

16/12/2024

One of Chicago's Very Own - Tom Skillings with One of NIU Conference Centers Very Own- Terry Stack! Congrats. Tom Skilling on your honorary doctorate from Northern Illinois University. It was a joy to have you on our campus!

16/12/2024

End-of-year awards programs are common in every industry. But are your awards ceremonies as effective as they could be? Compelling prizes, judging transparency and robust sponsorship opportunities can take these highly engaging programs to the next level.
https://meetings.skift.com/2024/09/10/14-ways-to-upgrade-your-awards-program

16/12/2024

Everyone looks for something different at industry gatherings. What motivates you to attend a conference or event?
a. Professional development and learning opportunities
b. Networking and meeting industry peers
c. Exposure to new products and services
d. Recognition and awards