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from$400/hr
Mini Moments - A Chic, Intimate Space Designed to Inspire: Tastings l Demos l Pop-ups

Ukrainian Village, Chicago, IL

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon20

Lounge

...wall space • Ceiling-mounted projector & retractable 16:9 screen • Professional capacity Ruckus system for WIFI. • Sonos® sound system • Snowsound® Acoustic Panel speakers • White boards and office supplies, provided upon request • State-of-the-art commercial kitchen • WiFi is included • Seating for...
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from$600/hr
Elevate Your Experience: Discover Our Indoor/Outdoor Event Space in River North

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon100

Rooftop

...This Space is Great For: Company Offsite, Board Meeting, Team Building, Networking, Happy Hour, Panel Discussion, Fireside Chat, Presentation, Holiday Party, Training Sessions, Corporate Retreats, Charity Events, Conferences Layout Options: • Lounge Furniture: 140 guests • Flex Options: i.e., classroom and theatre mix • Theatre...
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from$160/hr
Hybrid Team Space - Modular, Bright, Collaborative in the Heart of the Loop for group offsite meetings - Great City Views! Conference Rooms A + B

Chicago Loop, IL

4.9(10)
Venue capacity icon36

Training Classroom

...Two Shure Stem Ceiling Array Microphones Two 4K Resolution 85" Samsung Monitors 16 Sound Panels to ensure the best sound quality 20x Zoom Camera 8 Ceiling Speakers Plug and Play screen sharing for ad-hoc presentations...
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from$135/hr
Beautiful, Biophilic Designed Gallery Event + Flex Space in Humboldt Park!

West Town, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon100

Flex Space

...ideal and has been utilized for the following activations: *Gallery exhibitions *Small Business Pop-Ups + Markets *Staff Retreats *Workshops *Classes *Panel discussions *Informationals *Campaign events *Baby Showers *Wedding Showers *Graduation parties *Celebrations of all kind...
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from$805/hr
Conference Center with Multiple Breakout Rooms

Chicago Loop, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon300

Classroom

...state-of-the-art conference center for your next full team gathering. Ideal for corporate team meetings, networking, presentations, speaker panels, and more! Conference Area Seats = 150 | Standing room and breakout areas available for 300 standing. Rates: Monday - Friday (7am-7pm): $805/h...
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from$460/hr
Beautifully Designed Conference Room - Studio

Chicago Loop, IL

5.0(16)
Venue capacity icon150

Classroom

...our Conference Center offers a state-of-the-art venue for your next meeting or event – ideal for business meetings, panel discussions, large presentations, intimate social gatherings, and cocktail parties. Monday - Friday (7am-7pm) $460/h | 4hr minimum Saturday & Sunday (8am-10pm) $920/h...
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from$100/hr
Large Training Room Located on Chicago's Prestigious Michigan Avenue

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(119)
Venue capacity icon30

Training Classroom

On Michigan Avenue, just north of the river, our bright and modern space is ideal for meetings of up to 30 people with tables, 50 people theater style, and 70 people standing. Within our boutique meeting and coworking space, we have a newly remodeled kitchen...
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from$115/hr
Beautiful Conference Room in the Loop

The Loop, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon2

Conference Room

...and Conference Center offers a state-of-the-art venue for your next meeting or event – ideal for business meetings, panel discussions, large presentations, intimate social gatherings, and cocktail parties...
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from$175/hr
Modern Downtown BYOB Luxury Space

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon36

Multipurpose Space

...and small refrigerator - A/C + central heat controlled by you - WIFI Great for hosting: - Workshops - Fitness/Wellness classes (Yoga/Meditation etc.) - Pop Up Shops - Small Business Markets - Art Shows and Exhibits| - Panel Discussions - Fashion Shows - Fundraising/Charity Events - Corporate Events/Parties - Bridal and Baby Showers - And more...
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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.

Explore downtown Chicago venues for panel discussions

Panel discussions are a timeless way for people to take in complex topics. Several experts hold a discussion on stage, introducing the topic and then debating its merits in an intelligent way. Audience members explore business, scientific, academic, and political topics in this manner and often have the opportunity to ask panel members follow-up questions at the end of the discussion period.
A panel discussion requires a venue with lots of space, comfortable seating for dozens to hundreds of people, and great acoustics. Fortunately, Chicago has loads of great venue choices to look at. Coworking spaces, libraries, museums, event halls, restaurants, auditoriums, community center -- what sort of venue best compliments your particular panel discussion concept?

Chicago venues with a stage for panel discussions

Panel discussions in conference rooms, libraries, coworking offices, and other spaces have their advantages. But when you are trying to accommodate an audience of hundreds of people there's no better setting than a stage. Stages offer more space for the panel participants as well as room for supporting technology like projectors, screens, accessory lighting, and audio-visual equipment.
Fortunately, Chicago has no shortage of suitable stages, most of which are set in auditorium spaces. Many are historic venues as well, whose prestige and success rate of holding important events will elevate the importance of your conference in the minds of attendees. The Auditorium Theatre, Art Institute of Chicago, and many local museums offer space for private events, including large panel discussions.
These spaces are also renowned for the acoustics of the stage and auditorium. Good acoustics means less technology is required to enhance it. Not to mention a better experience for your audience and better video recordings to revisit.

The most upscale speaker panel venues in Chicago

For world-famous scientists, political analysts, and other expert panel discussions an upscale venue is the way to go. Lecture spaces like backdrops with multimedia screens, welcome signs, and media walls for photo opportunities help. As does having event photographers, book signing areas, and other additions to the main event.
Restaurant and bar venues often offer cocktail lounge access, snacks, or full catering, depending on the length and schedule you have in mind. If discussion and socializing are also part of the event then rooftop lounges are a sure choice. Guests will be able to discuss thought-provoking ideas while enjoying the world-famous skyline of Chicago with drinks and intelligent company.

Reviews for speaker panel venues

Doug G.
Industrial Loft Gallery with great lighting featuring our own art exhibits for an interesting cultural experience | Building Bridges Art Exchange
We hosted a networking event and panel discussion for ~25 people. It was a great event, made even better by Julia (our host). The space was lovely and the team was very accommodating; they went above and beyond to make it successful. Highly recommended...
Raissa S.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
This place is so welcoming! It was a good one for our business talk and panel. Jibril is awesome! He set up everything as we discussed. Caroline thank you for having us...
Kenny L.
Vibrant and Whimsical Space with Stunning Views on Union Square
The host was able to accommodate us last-minute and responds super fast to requests. The space was comfortable for our group of 20 (we were doing a small panel discussion for a group of students), and we were able to pull in another chair from the...
Melanie M.
Beautiful BYOB Event Space | Elegant | Stylish | Contemporary
We used this space for a panel discussing & networking event. It was really beautiful & we had around 75-80 attendees! The hosts really thought of everything we might need...
Kai S.
Urban Gallery Exhibition Space
The space was perfect for my event. I held a Speaker Panel . The attending guests loved it and Ivonne was very helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend...
Stacey M.
Flexible Presentation Room in Chelsea 4
Very responsive host. Great venue for our panel discussion. Would book again
Eunize L.
Private Meeting Space with Kitchen and Patio
was a beautiful space with a lovely outdoor patio. Hosts were very clear with instructions which were super helpful. Great set up for speaker panels...
Vy N.
Meeting, Classroom or Conference Creative Flexible Space
The space was perfect for our intimate panel discussion with 20 people. It's always clean and Alexa is great at communicating. I highly recommend this space for any kind of meeting, class or workshop...

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