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Springfield’s Mainstay for Success
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Event Venues in Springfield, MO

Dream Big & Do It All

Find success in the heart of Springfield, MO with event venues that can capture any vision and execute every bright idea. At University Plaza Hotel and the Springfield Expo Center, a combined 150,000 square feet of event space combine with expert coordination and premium catering options to deliver excellence, without ever missing a beat.

Our Meeting

Amenities

  • Combined 160,000 Sq. Ft. of Event Space
  • 35 Breakout Options
  • High-Speed WiFi
  • Custom A/V Equipment
  • On-Site Business Center
  • Professional Banquet and Conference Staff
  • Expert Culinary Team
  • Convenient Downtown Location
  • Coordinated Room Blocks
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Why Work With Us?

At Your Service

With years of collective event experience, our team of professionals are equipped to handle any and everything that comes our way—from pinning down your catering menus to creating a day-of experience that’s perfectly seamless.

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Why Work With Us?

A Central Spot

Conquer the day’s agenda, then take on the town. Located in downtown Springfield, University Plaza Hotel and the Springfield Expo Center both offer convenient access to the area’s best attractions, restaurants, and shopping.

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Why Work With Us?

Built For Scale

Our event spaces are built for meetings big and small. Choose between intimate boardrooms, medium-to-large conference spaces, and the expansive Expo Center to find the perfect room for your event.

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Venues

So Much Space

Whether you’re planning a multi-day conference, wrestling match, cheerleading competition, or grand banquet, we can guarantee we have just the space for you.

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Catering

Made to Order

Our catering team takes your unique event’s needs in mind when developing curated menus that make an impression. From seated dinners to snack breaks, we’ve thought of it all so you don’t have to.

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Location

Bring It Downtown

With a location in the heart of downtown Springfield, University Plaza Hotel and the Springfield Expo Center offer easy access to the best of the city—from a storied history as the Birthplace of Route 66 to the beauty of the Ozarks as the gateway to the great outdoors.

The Word on the Street

"Staff is amazing"

“I just spoke with Debbie Preston - Staff is amazing - spot on and wonderful to have taken care of their event. Many praises from the guests about how great everything was and they are holding a date for next year. Please pass the praise on to the team!”
-Symphony Opening Night

"Absolutely Perfect"

“I wanted to make sure to touch base first thing today. THANK YOU so much for yesterday. Last night was absolutely perfect. You and all of the UP staff made it a seamless, painless day, and our guests couldn’t stop raving. Please tell the chef that several guests commented that it was the best food we’d EVER served.”
-Rachael, Boys and Girls Club of Springfield

All Set For Success

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