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Centrally located in the heart of Hampton Roads, the Chesapeake Conference Center offers flexible meeting space, full-service catering, and a dedicated event team; everything you need to bring your next conference, corporate meeting, or executive retreat to life.

Why Chesapeake

Right In the Center of it All

Just off I-64 and only 20 minutes from Norfolk International Airport, the Chesapeake Conference Center puts your attendees in the geographic center of Hampton Roads — easy to reach, easy to navigate, and close to everything.

  • Just off I-64; easy access from anywhere in the region
  • 20 minutes from Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
  • 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible ballroom space, divisible into 6 sections
  • Full-service, in-house culinary team led by an Executive Chef
  • Professionally managed by VenuWorks

Spaces & Capacities

A Space That Scales with You

From an intimate boardroom meeting to a 2,000-person general session, the William E. Ward Ballroom divides into as many or as few sections as your agenda requires.

  • William E. Ward Ballroom; up to 2,000 theater-style
  • 6 divisible ballroom sections for breakouts
  • Chesapeake Room and dedicated conference rooms for smaller meetings

Catering

Full Service Catering On Site

Our Executive Chef and in-house culinary team craft custom menus for every part of your event; from morning coffee service to a formal plated dinner. Meet your food & beverage minimum and your room rental fee is waived.

Lodging

Stay Steps Away

Attendees can walk to the Delta Hotels by Marriott, located just steps from our front door, or choose from more than 20 additional hotels within a 10-minute drive; including Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, and Staybridge Suites.

Visit Chesapeake

Concierge-Level Support

The Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) offers meeting planners support during every phase of the process. From finding the perfect venue to wow your attendees to accommodations with all the amenities, Chesapeake’s CVB Services are personalized to your needs.

Incentives

Meet & Play In Chesapeake

39,000 square feet. Endless possibilities. Earn up to $4,500 when you host your next meeting or event with us; plus the space, catering, and location that make it unforgettable.



Planning Support

A Team Behind Every Detail

From your first site visit to the final walkthrough, a dedicated Event Manager and full support team; sales, catering, operations, and A/V; will guide your event from planning to execution.

  • In-house A/V support and meeting technology
  • High-speed Wi-Fi and wired internet
  • Custom proposals built around your event's needs

Your Event Planning Team

Director of Sales & Marketing Director of Sales & Marketing
Michelle Rao
Senior Sales Manager Senior Sales Manager
Sylvia Edwards
Marketing & Sales Manager Marketing & Sales Manager
Heather Lakhani

Let's Start Planning Your Event

Contact our Sales & Marketing team to schedule a site visit or request a custom proposal.
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