The Business and Technology Centre

About the venue

The business and technology centre’s (btc) first-class facilities are ideally suited to meet your company’s requirements for interviews, seminars, conferences, meetings and networking events.

The services are available to hire to both the public and tenants of the centre. The btc has 10 professional meeting and conference rooms that can host events ranging from a 2 person interview to a large scale event of over 140 people – and everything in between. The West Wing of the btc has a collection of 7 function rooms that can be hired separately or combined. Individual rooms accommodate up to 24 boardroom style, 50 theatre style and 27 classroom style. Designed for flexibility the conference room can be divided by partition walls into 3 rooms or opened out to accommodate 144 guests theatre style, 36 classroom style or 44 boardroom style. We are able to accommodate most layouts that are required. The East Wing has 3 rooms which are ideal for interviews or smaller meetings accommodating up to 8 people. With a choice of 10 versatile conference and meeting rooms, the btc gives meeting organisers total flexibility. All rooms have individual climate control All lights can be dimmed individually within the rooms Reception service to greet your guests On-site facilities team on hand throughout your event to accommodate your requirements Variety of audio visual equipment included within the cost of room hire, such as flat screen televisions, LCD projectors, drop down projector screens, interactive white boards and flip charts (options vary in each room) Video conferencing facilities can be hired separately All facilities are compliant with DDA regulations, ensuring that we are able to offer access for everyone. There is disabled parking and toilet facilities and excellent access throughout for disabled delegates and speakers. Hearing loops are available and internal directional signs are in Braille to assist the visually impaired Free internet access throughout An on-site bistro offering a made to order service for your event Every month tenants are entitled to 5 hours free interview room usage in the East wing, subject to availability. The btc has its own on-site bistro overlooking an enclosed courtyard and seating area, ideal for informal meetings or break-out sessions. The facility is run by our partner Eatlunch; an independent caterer who provides an extensive ‘made to order’ service for the meetings and conferences held at the btc. In addition, the company also offer a comprehensive range of light meals, grab and go snacks and hot and cold beverages throughout the day. Please speak to a member of the btc team for further information on catering for your event.