Greenberg Conference Center at Yale University

Overview

The Greenberg Conference Center (GCC) is set apart from other venues by delivering nearly 10,000 square feet of unique, dynamic, modern spaces that can host a variety of multidimensional conferences. Through its association with Yale University, the GCC has had the honor of hosting some of the most influential people in the world, such as; Secretary of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Its amphitheater has held international conferences, facilitated executive leadership forums, and has established itself as a prestigious, exclusive, and intimate facility, specializing in sophisticated accommodations.Although an intimate venue, the GCC is outfitted with the latest in AV technology, including interpretation equipment that can be accessed from three separate locations throughout the facility. Furthermore, the Greenberg Conference Center’s design, construction, and operations conform to environmental benchmarks set by the United States Green Building Council. This accomplishment makes the Greenberg Conference Center one of the most sustainable, and environmentally friendly buildings on Yale’s campus.

Location

Located steps away from New Haven's vibrant downtown, the Greenberg Conference Center is the perfect place for your next event. The building is designed to accommodate a wide range of activities, from conferences and corporate retreats to receptions and dinners.

Meeting Facilities

The structure, designed by the firm of Robert A. M. Stern, former Dean of the Yale School of Architecture, opened in the summer of 2009. As a “green” building, the Center’s design, construction, and operations conform to benchmarks set by the U.S. Green Building Council and is LEED Gold certified. The Center has been certified as an “E-Level” Green Workplace through the Yale Office of Sustainability since April 2011.

Business Services

The Greenberg Conference Center is supported by Yale Conference & Events, which is a one stop shop. Each program, conference, and event is assigned a YC&E Program Director, giving you access to our services and an assortment of other University resources through a single point-of-contact.While you focus on developing your vision, we’ll work behind the scenes to register participants, reserve venues, arrange travel, and coordinate services with other resource providers to create an experience for you and your participants that is both enriching and stress-free. At the conclusion of your event, your Program Director will reconcile all income and expenses on a single invoice.

Dining & Entertainment

From upscale restaurants that serve dishes in trendy dining rooms to moderately priced ethnic establishments offering fare from around the world, new restaurants continue to emerge all over the community. New Haven’s eclectic cuisine offerings include Chinese, Cuban, Eritrean, French, Greek, Indian, Irish, Italian, Jamaican, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Nuevo Latino, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese.With world-class theaters, museums, galleries, and music venues, New Haven offers a seemingly endless “things to do” list.From upscale restaurants that serve dishes in trendy dining rooms to moderately priced ethnic establishments offering fare from around the world, new restaurants continue to emerge all over the community. New Haven’s eclectic cuisine offerings include Chinese, Cuban, Eritrean, French, Greek, Indian, Irish, Italian, Jamaican, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Nuevo Latino, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese.With world-class theaters, museums, galleries, and music venues, New Haven offers a seemingly endless “things to do” list.The Shubert, Long Wharf, and Yale Repertory Theaters are renowned for groundbreaking-and often career-making-performances. And a collection of smaller theaters and troupes, including Elm Shakespeare and Yale Cabaret, offer both traditional and cutting-edge performances throughout the year.Yale contributes to New Haven’s cultural diversity with the Yale University Art Gallery, Yale Center for British Art, and Peabody Museum of Natural History, among others. The city’s Knights of Columbus Museum is a great place to learn about the history of religious art. From the trendy Artspace, which features contemporary art, to the Freedom Schooner Amistad on Long Wharf Pier, the city is abundant with cultural opportunities.

Guest Rooms

While Greenberg does not have lodging, we do have great relationships with several hotels in the area. The Study at Yale is a unique boutique hotel and is a favorite of those with distinguished taste. The Omni New Haven Hotel provides a classic, but elegant lodging experience and the Courtyard New Haven at Yale is a great value for those programs on a budget.

Recreation & Leisure

Whether you’re in town for an admissions information session or simply want to join one of the many activities happening here, we invite you to explore our campus and community. Take a guided tour, attend a concert, or stroll through our scenic and historic Old Campus. Visit: https://www.yale.edu/about-yale/visiting for more information.