If you've been trying to plan a business conference in the Ottawa area then you've likely ran into the problem of too many chain hotels that are dressed up as conference centres while lacking clarity and features. Brookstreet offers a flexible conference venue in Kanata and is often the winning choice for planners who don't want to settle.

What Actually Makes a Conference Venue Work

Every event planner has something different they look for when deciding on a venue. One thing that comes up more than anything is rooms suitable for the group size, and reliable technology that's simple to setup and wont fail during your event. Room size sounds a lot easier than it is as you don't just want to ensure you have enough room for your guests, you don't want to have too much extra space either. Getting this right will set the tone for your entire event and our events managers will be able to help find the correct room for your event.

AV and technology is another big area that can make or break your event. Having quality tech that's reliable, east to setup, and easy to operate can make all the difference between an event that goes off without a hitch and one where you're constantly looking for adapters and dealing with mics cutting out. All of our event venues feature top of the line AV capabilities and our event staff will be available to help ensure everything is ready to go before your event gets going.

Inside Brookstreet's Conference Centre in Kanata

Brookstreet features multiple ballrooms and layouts allowing you to tailor the venue for the experience and atmosphere you're looking for. Certain rooms are able to be split into smaller ones and the spaces are scalable to host small boardroom sessions to multi day conferences with hundreds of attendees. Natural light is prevalent throughout our venues which makes a big difference especially over a multiple day long event. Every room is full equipped with AV hookups and reliable equipment to ensure your event goes seamlessly. To top it all off, we offer event catering featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner options, and more. Whether you're looking for a full buffet in the evening or just coffee and baked goods, you're covered. 

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Why an Independent Hotel Makes a Difference

Brookstreet is the only independent luxury hotel in Ottawa and that means the way decisions are completely different from other hotels. At chain properties things such as catering menus, room configurations, and last minute changes have to go through a corporate chain of approval that Brookstreet simply doesn't need to. The people helping you plan your event are the same people you're talking to on the phone. This means quicker answers and more personalization to make your event exactly what you want.

What a Multi-Day Retreat Actually Needs

Ask anyone who's run a two-day offsite and they'll tell you the second morning is where retreats live or die. Strategy sessions ran great on the first day but by day two, guests are looking for something a little different. Brookstreet events are built with this arc in mind with Perspectives restaurant ensuring the menu remains fresh as well as on site access to Au Natural Spa and Marshes Golf Club to allow attendees to unwind. Plus with 276 luxury guest rooms and suites on site, your attendees don't need to worry about getting themselves too and from the event simplifying logistics more than anything else can.

Booking Your Conference Room in Kanata

A few main questions cut through most of the noise is wow many people, realistically, will be in the room at once what AV do you actually need? 

Brookstreet's events team will walk through your event itinerary with you going over capacity, layout, and AV needs allowing for any potential challenges to be caught and solved long before your event date. Planning a single-day business meeting is a different conversation than a multi-day retreat that needs catering and eighty beds. Either way, reach out to the events team directly with your rough headcount and general needs for your event and our experts will help you to bring your plans to life.