Best Conference Venues in Liverpool

What to consider when choosing a Liverpool conference venue

Choosing the right venue for your conference is obviously very important; get it wrong and you will find yourself facing all kinds of logistical and practical issues. 

When it comes to putting on corporate events like conferences, the real work is in the planning phase. If you are able to get everything in place beforehand - giving yourself plenty of time to spare - putting on a corporate conference shouldn't be a problem. 

On the other hand, if you leave everything to the last minute and then realise that there are things you forgot to consider, relatively small issues can quickly turn into major headaches. 

Attendees 

One of the most important considerations when picking between the different Liverpool conference venues is the number of attendees you’re expecting. You need to choose somewhere that can accommodate speakers or presentations and displays that will form a part of your conference event.

What Will You Be Doing? 

The term ‘conference’ can mean a number of different things, from group discussions to individual experts in their field addressing an audience. Working out what your conference is going to involve beforehand will help you ensure that you choose a venue with all of the necessary infrastructure. 

If you are planning on using overhead projectors as part of presentations, for example, you need to make sure that these are in place and are compatible with your devices long before the actual conference. You also need to be able to let other attendees and speakers know what facilities are available. 

Your budget

This is going to be a significant factor in determining which Liverpool conference venues are available for you to consider. Properly budgeting for your event is key to ensuring that it goes off without a hitch. If you don't give yourself access to the necessary resources, you are going to be working with one hand tied behind your back. 

When you are assessing the costs of a conference, make sure that you factor in everything, not just the cost of the venue itself. For example, you may have to reimburse the travel costs of most or all of your attendees, which can add significantly to your bill. 

Setting the right budget 

There is no set price for putting on a conference in Liverpool; your costs will depend on a number of different factors. We have venues available throughout the city that cater to a range of different price points and requirements. 

Some of the restaurants and pubs in the city have a minimum spend policy - which means you pay for the food and drink you consume, rather than a set price for the space. If you think that meeting the minimum spend fee is going to be no trouble, you can effectively secure the conference space for free under this arrangement.

Other venues will charge you a flat hiring fee, which will include the use of the space, but nothing beyond this. If you are only going to be hiring the space, then you will also need to make arrangements for things like catering separately. Remember, every extra person that you need to hire will add to the costs of your conference. 

On VenueScanner, we have Liverpool conference venues throughout the city, at a range of price points. Whatever budgetary or other restrictions you’re working with, you can rest assured that you’ll find something to fit your needs via our digital marketplace.

Choosing the right location 

If you are going to have attendees travelling in from far and wide to attend your conference, then you might want to consider choosing a location in Liverpool city centre. 

The city centre is full of vibrant properties, and is also home to the main business district of Liverpool. As a result, there are numerous excellent conference spaces for you to choose from in the area. 

Alternatively, if you would like a more scenic backdrop for your conference, then we have a number of conference venues on Liverpool waterfront; which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s also a fantastic setting to impress clients or host sales conferences for prospective buyers.

The best location for a conference in Liverpool depends entirely on the kind of atmosphere that you want to create, as well as what you will actually be doing at the event.

Our website features all kinds of conference venues Liverpool can be proud of, and many of them are easily adaptable depending upon your specific needs.

Make sure that you consider all of your options carefully. When you are compiling your shortlist, consider the location of each venue and the surrounding area. Don't just look at the numbers and stop there. With the right planning, there is no reason that your next conference shouldn't go off entirely without a hitch.

Across the next few pages you’ll find a whole catalogue of Liverpool conference venues suitable for all types of business functions; flashy and modest, large-scale and intimate, modern and traditional. Use our data-driven search filters and we’ll connect you with your perfect conference venue in no time at all.