Innovation Conference Center
Where Great Conversations Begin.
Every successful meeting begins with the right environment.
Whether you’re hosting a board meeting, strategic planning session, workshop, training program, or community event, the NIIC Conference Center provides flexible spaces designed to help people connect, collaborate, and create new ideas.
Why the NIIC?
The NIIC Conference Center isn’t just another meeting venue—it’s part of Northeast Indiana’s innovation community.
Every event held here takes place in an environment where entrepreneurs, employers, educators, students, and community leaders come together every day to exchange ideas, solve problems, and build what’s next.
When people gather here, great conversations often become lasting partnerships.
Find the Right Space
The NIIC Innovation Conference Center has everything you need for the perfect event. It features fully equipped meeting rooms, hybrid A/V capabilities, and flexible seating for groups of 2 to 75, including support for catering (with no captive caterer), a casual seating area, and complementary WiFi, AV, and surface parking. Ideal for workshops, training sessions, or community events, our spaces make it easy to connect and collaborate. You can even leverage the Center for multi-track day-long events with breakouts and main tent sessions.
Perfect for:
- Board Meetings
- Strategic Planning Retreats
- Leadership Offsites
- Discovery & Rediscovery Workshops
- Training Programs
- Community Meetings
- Nonprofit Events
- Networking Receptions
Innovation Hall
Perfect for: Workshops, training, community events
Capacity: Up to 75
Highlights:
- Hybrid AV
- Flexible seating
- Roll-up doors
- Casual collaboration area
Breakout Rooms
Perfect for: Small groups and breakout sessions
Capacity: Up to 8
Highlights:
- Conference tables
- Smart whiteboards
- Flexible configurations
Hospitality Lounge
Perfect for: Food service and networking
Capacity: Up to 75
Highlights:
- Flexible seating
- Smart whiteboard
- Wireless microphones
Workshop Rooms
Perfect for: Workshops, seminars, training sessions, additional breakouts
Capacity: Up to 25
Highlights:
- Flexible seating
- Smart whiteboards
- Rollup doors
Team Rooms
Perfect for: Interviews, coaching, executive conversations
Capacity: Up to 4
Highlights:
- Comfortable seating
- Privacy
- High-speed internet
Board Room
Perfect for: Executive meetings, company board meetings, offsite meetings
Capacity: Up to 14
Highlights:
- Executive seating
- Smart whiteboards
- Private access to food service
Location & Access
Conveniently located in Fort Wayne’s Knowledge Triangle alongside Purdue Fort Wayne, Indiana University Fort Wayne, and Ivy Tech, the NIIC is just minutes from I-69, downtown Fort Wayne, and Fort Wayne International Airport.
As Northeast Indiana’s Certified Technology Park, the NIIC sits at the center of the region’s innovation ecosystem.