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from$35/hr
Creative Daylight Loft Space Dance Yoga Studio

Mid-Market, San Francisco, CA

5.0(41)
Venue capacity icon50

Dance Studio

...and Brainstorming Sessions Team-building activities. Corporate brainstorming sessions. Design thinking workshops. > Podcast Recording Recording and editing podcasts. Hosting interviews or panel discussions. > Private Studios for Freelancers Workspace for graphic designers, writers, or other freelancers. Temporary office space for remote workers. > Educational...
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from$900/hr
Open, Comfortable, Stylish Event Space in Soma

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon250

Event Space

...b>Host a sunbathed daytime conference under our bright, beautiful skylight, or throw an evening panel discussion and cocktail hour in the warm, elegant glow of our wall-to-wall Edison bulbs. This building was designed to be a comfortable, inviting space. With...
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from$499/hr
2,600+ ft² Industrial-Modern Museum Space in the Heart of SOMA ($499/h before 5pm)

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

4.9(31)
Venue capacity icon110

Museum

PLEASE NOTE that rentals after 5pm cost only $375/h. Booking is for use of the single level museum. Conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco’s SOMA/Yerba Buena district, minutes away from Moscone Center, this 2,625 sq ft urban-contemporary space accommodates corporate and social events...
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from$800/hr
Spacious Union Square Contemporary Gallery in Historic Building | Chandran Gallery

Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA

4.9(13)
Venue capacity icon200

Gallery

Welcome to Chandran Gallery. Spacious, newly renovated Contemporary Art Gallery in the heart of San Francisco on Geary St. First floor opens up to a double floor space with 20ft ceilings and a wall of windows and skylight. Opens up to a back patio with...
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from$300/hr
Downtown black box theater

Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

4.8(49)
Venue capacity icon75

Theater

We'd love to host your next corporate function, special event, product release party, or powerful presentation. Our space provides two intimate black box theaters with a bar in between and an upper lobby bar as well. This includes a full working theater and screening room...
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from$200/hr
Brilliant SoMa Gallery | Radian Gallery

China Basin, San Francisco, CA

5.0(43)
Venue capacity icon80

Gallery

Welcome to Radian Gallery. Great for corporate and private receptions, fundraisers, book signings, launch parties, and smaller team or board offsites. Not a good fit for dance parties or other raucous activities. Has been used in many photo shoots. Two adjoining gallery rooms and an...
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from$75/hr
Community room flex space

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon50

Clothing Store

We're the last independent outdoor gear shop in San Francisco. Our mission is to reduce waste while increasing access to the outdoors, so we're the only shop where people can buy, rent, or borrow gear! This listing is for: - The Community Room in the...
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from$200/hr
Historic Meeting Venue in the Heart of SF

Western Addition, San Francisco, CA

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon100

Ballroom

...Our main space can seat 150 and could be used for lectures, board meetings, creative meetings, presentations, speakers panels, interviews, recording, etc. For catered events that require tables, there is room for 100 people. We'd love to host your next off...
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from$98/hr
Vibrant and Whimsical Space with Stunning Views on Union Square

Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

4.8(420)
Venue capacity icon20

Meeting Room

We are excited to announce that we have reopened for bookings. We have closely followed the City and County of San Francisco reopening policies. We diligently observe Covid-19 guidelines from the CDC and are enacting strict cleanliness and social distancing standards allowing no more than...
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Host unforgettable events at San Francisco speaker panel venues

From the Marina District to South of Market (SoMa), San Francisco is home to an incredible number of speaker panel venues ideal for any type of event or industry. For example, those who intend to host a large speaker panel — with around a hundred attendees or more — may want to consider booking a conference center. These speaker panel venues often offer advanced A/V systems, ample space, and flexible seating arrangements, ensuring smooth operations for the event. In fact, convention venues like the Moscone Center can easily accommodate hundreds of guests.
Likewise, performance venues such as theaters and amphitheaters are fantastic for panel discussions as well. These spaces offer comfortable seating, as well as excellent sound systems and projectors, making them great options for hosting events of all sizes. On the other hand, classrooms, studios, and art galleries can provide an intimate setting for smaller speaker panels. These locations come with tables, chairs, and other amenities like custom lighting options that are essential for hosting this kind of event.

Discover where to find a venue for a panel discussion in San Francisco

When you’re organizing a speaker series and need to find a panel discussion space in San Francisco, look no further than the Financial District, Mid-Market — also called Central Market — and SoMa. These neighborhoods feature an abundance of unique and exciting spaces available for rent by the hour, from industrial lofts with soaring ceilings to sleek corporate boardrooms with all the bells and whistles. And let's not forget about the diverse array of restaurants and bars nearby where you can network afterward or grab a bite before heading to the panel discussion. With so many options for speaker panel venues at your fingertips in these buzzing areas of SF, planning an unforgettable speaker series has never been easier.

Book a unique panel discussion space in San Francisco

Whether you’re hosting a small group workshop, a large panel discussion, or a full-blown conference, the right speaker panel venue can make or break your event. During your search for the perfect venue for a panel discussion in San Francisco, take into account the capacity of the space, as well as its amenities and accessibility options. Every venue will have a different setup and equipment available, so make sure you know what type of A/V gear is provided as part of your rental, including any audio mixers or mics that may be needed for the speakers.
In addition, inquire about what sort of furniture is included in the rental cost (e.g., chairs, podiums, etc.) and if any setup or breakdown fees may apply. Also, factor in whether or not the building itself is accessible — if there are ramps or elevators available for wheelchair access, so anyone with mobility issues can participate in your event with ease. From modern conference rooms to classic theaters and beyond, each venue offers its own distinct flavor and ambiance for a speaker panel event in San Francisco. With a careful venue selection, you can end up creating a worthwhile experience for your audience.

Reviews for speaker panel venues

Amanda P.
Three Adjoining Sunlit Offsite Studios
work with. He was responsive and helpful throughout the process. The space was light filled, clean, and perfect for our event - a panel discussion that hosted about 45 people. The only item to note is that main doors to the building lock at 6pm, and if you...
Capri L.
Converted Warehouse Studio Retreat
Ashlyn's team was super helpful for our panel discussion in this space. It was an open and flexible environment that is close by downtown so also easy to access (although a small challenge to find down the alley). I would definitely book again...
Mike R.
Spacious Union Square Contemporary Gallery in Historic Building
experience. The space is beautiful, the gallery staff was amazing and it worked perfect for our needs. We hosted a three-hour event that included a seated panel discussion (for 85 plus a stage) in the lower gallery and networking reception in the upper gallery. I would...
Patrick C.
8,000 Sq Ft. Airy & Modern Design Production Space
have worked out better for our community meetup. We got a lot of WOWs as people walked into the space. The hosts were very accommodating and allowed us to use in-house furniture to set-up for our panel discussion with theater style seating. Our team booked...
Lana H.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space | Manilatown Heritage Foundation
responsive and helpful in the booking and setup process of this space. The space was as advertised and worked well with our panel discussion, where we used their speaker system (mics and speakers) and presentation screen. Overall, great location and setup, and easy to access, with garage...
Eva K.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space | Manilatown Heritage Foundation
was great. Answered each email quickly, was on time to set everything up as discussed and was overall super helpful. This event space offers so many different possibilities. We booked it for various panel sessions and presentations for 20 people. We had great feedback about it and...
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...
Nicole M.
Modern Coffee Bar and Art Gallery in Uptown Oakland
Maria and Tim have such a beautiful space. All my guests love it. We hosted a panel discussion in this space. Do keep in mind, you will have to bring your own audio equipment. They helped set up, and cleaned up at the end. We would use...

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