
Venue criteria
Venue requirements for ASD Convention 2026 hosts: 300+ capacity plenary, breakout spaces, 4-star hotel & hybrid event support.
A successful proposal must ensure that the venue meets the following requirements:
Conference venue
- Plenary room with a minimum capacity of 300 participants.
- Two breakout rooms each accommodating 100 participants.
- Coffee break & exhibition area for 300 attendees.
- Lunch space for 250 participants.
- Networking breakfast space for 150 participants.
Hotel accommodation
- At least 150 rooms (4-star category).
- Additional nearby hotels with a minimum of 50 rooms each (4-star category).
- Proximity to public transportation and ideally in the city centre.
- Ability to support hybrid event formats.
When selecting a venue, please ensure a degree of flexibility in capacity to accommodate a potential moderate increase in participant numbers.

Submitting your proposal
Submit a winning proposal to host ASD 2026: include your LOC team, theme concept, venue plans, speaker ideas & sponsor strategy. Apply by 15 May!
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