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Conference Services

Benson Memorial Center & Locatelli

Benson Memorial Center & Locatelli

Whether you are planning a formal banquet, a professional seminar, or a major campus gathering, SCU provides the perfect setting. Explore our flagship event venues within the Benson Memorial Center and the spacious Locatelli Activity Center; offering modern amenities, adaptable room layouts, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces in the heart of campus.
Williman Room in Benson Center

Benson Event Spaces

From intimate workshops in the Benson Parlors to large banquets in the California Mission Room, Benson Memorial Center offers versatile event spaces with full A/V support for gatherings of any size.

Locatelli Spaces

As SCU’s largest venue, the LEED Gold-certified Locatelli Center features a 6,000 sq. ft. hall perfect for banquets, dances, and major events, complete with full A/V tech and patio space.

Locatelli Interior

Located in the heart of campus, the Benson Memorial Center offers flexible, fully equipped spaces ideal for everything from small committee meetings to large banquets and multi-day events.

  • California Mission Room: Our largest venue in Benson (up to 250 guests), ideal for multi-table banquets, keynotes, large presentations, and receptions.

  • Williman Room: A spacious venue (up to 100 guests) well-suited for department luncheons, lectures, panel discussions, and collaborative workshops.

  • Benson Parlors (Parlor A & Parlor B): Modular meeting spaces (up to 90 guests combined) that can be configured individually for intimate gatherings and breakout sessions, or combined for larger group meetings.

The Paul Locatelli Student Activity Center is a modern, high-ceiling venue designed for Santa Clara University’s major events. Featuring nearly 6,000 square feet of open space with 20-foot ceilings, full A/V integration, and versatile floor plan setups, it is ideal for large-scale banquets, keynotes, lectures, and receptions for up to 350 guests.