Which NYC venue is right for your Company’s next event?

Variables to consider and suggestions to maximize impact when selecting a venue for your corporate event…

Whether you are hosting a meeting or conference, an annual gala, a fundraiser or charity event, a marketing/PR event, a cocktail reception, a product launch, an employee appreciation event, or a holiday party – the event venue options in NYC are endless and can be overwhelming!  Especially if you have not personally been to the venue or the city!!  There are over 600 event spaces in Manhattan alone and that does not include collaborative work spaces or hotel conference rooms!

The location you choose and the services it provides will be integral to the success of your event.  You might be looking to achieve one or more of the following goals:

• Host a very large number of attendees

• Create a certain immersive environment or experience for guests (in which case a minimalistic space can serve as a blank canvas)

• Maximize impact through an impressive or iconic venue + high-end food and beverage

• Move guests seamlessly through a varied program (which may require different types of rooms for different portions of the agenda)

• A large but not overwhelming space for cocktail service and networking

• A meeting/conference room equipped with chairs/desks/podiums and well as AV equipment like large monitors, microphones and the ability to live stream

• Produce an international event or a global summit at a single location that can accommodate your program as well as host your out of town guests on-site

Below we discuss 5 different types of corporate venues and the event type for which they are best suited.  We have highlighted specific venues (providing descriptions and photos for each) which we highly recommend based on our 30+ years of experience covering corporate events in Manhattan.

Types of Corporate Event Venues 

1 –Iconic Venues to WOW (Galas/Award Ceremonies/Dinners/Daytime meetings)

Iconic New York City Venues that WOW

2 – Corporate Meeting spaces for mid-size Full Day and Multi Day Conferences and Meetings

Midsize Meeting Spaces and Conference Centers for all-day and multi-day events

3 – Private Clubs in Manhattan (Galas, cocktails, and meetings/ Have terraces and views and full-service

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4 – Hotels (Meetings Day and night/ Award ceremonies/BIG Trade shows/ Dinners)

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5 – Luxury Venues (High-end food) (Galas/ Large meetings and award ceremonies)

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6 – Miscellaneous

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