Conferences

Conferences for up to 200 delegates.

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Inspiring spaces

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow houses a unique mixture of characterful heritage rooms and modern function suites. The additional purpose built conference spaces make the venue the perfect location to host meetings and events for up to 200 delegates.

Located in the heart of Glasgow, the venue is within easy reach of transport networks, hotels and the SEC.

  • High speed WiFi
  • Fresh and local food
  • Refurbished rooms
  • Video and audio conferencing systems
  • COVID measures in place
  • Discount for Members of the College
  • Preferential hotel rates

Conferences

The College offers a variety of rooms to suit different types of occasions; we have two modern lecture theatres with AV facilities, meeting rooms, dining rooms, and beautiful traditional function rooms. Our newly refurbished basement area also offers a clinical skills area with a fully equipped clinical wet lab and purpose built clinical training area.

1599 at the Royal College offers an end to end service for events. Our experienced event organisers will arrange for everything you need leading up to and on the day, including attendee registration, catering and refreshments throughout the day, AV equipment and full technical support, and accommodation with preferential hotel rates.

Our outstanding catering team will provide you with exceptional food and service for any occasion. Our imaginative, original menus are created using fresh seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers. We promise you a tantalising and unique food experience, whether you join us for a three course meal or a finger food buffet.

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PCO Services

Professional Conference Organiser

Our new conference management service, for clients hosting a large conference offers an effective solution to the administration support required in hosting a sizeable conference.

We will take care of managing your registration, planning and offer full step by step guidance allowing you to spend more time creating your memorable and inspiring programme. We’ll handle all delegate correspondence and sponsor administration, keeping you updated on the progress.

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A setting full of history

We are experienced event organisers

Our experienced event organisers will arrange everything you need in the lead up and on the day of your event, including catering, AV equipment and technical support, and accommodation with discounted room rates.

We recognise it can be a challenge to plan and manage a conference or meeting. That’s why we have put together a variety of packages and offers to make it easy for you to calculate how much your meeting or conference will cost.

We also recognise that no two events are the same, and have tailor made solutions for your unique needs.

We welcome you to come and enjoy the unique setting of the College as an alternative venue, in the city centre of Glasgow.

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Find the perfect room for your event

Lister Room

The Lister Room is situated in the oldest wing of the College and is named after the celebrated surgeon and innovator, Joseph Lister (1827-1912).

  • Capacity: 1 - 50
  • Type: Meeting Rooms
  • Location: Ground Floor
  • Disabled access: Yes

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David Livingstone Room

The David Livingstone Room is a large bright meeting room overlooking the corner of St Vincent Street. The room is named after the great Scottish explorer and missionary.

  • Capacity: 1 - 50
  • Type: Meeting Rooms
  • Location: Ground Floor
  • Disabled access: Yes

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Lock Room

The Lock Room, named after Glasgow's Lock Hospital which closed with the advent of the NHS, was originally the drawing room of one of the College buildings on St. Vincent Street.

  • Capacity: 1 - 50
  • Type: Meeting Rooms
  • Location: First Floor
  • Disabled access: Yes

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Glasgow Room

From its first meeting in 1602 at Blackfriar’s Kirk, to its home in the heart of this global city centre on St Vincent Street. The Glasgow Room is ideal for smaller meetings, presentations and private dining.

  • Capacity: N/A
  • Type: Meeting Rooms
  • Location: Ground Floor
  • Disabled access: Yes

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Maurice Bloch Lecture Theatre

Our recently refurbished Maurice Bloch Lecture Theatre provides the latest in conferencing technology. We offer a full range of technical equipment and support; the theatre is equipped with Wi-Fi, flat screen televisions and a key pad voting system.

  • Capacity: 101 - 150
  • Type: Conference Facilities
  • Location: Ground Floor
  • Disabled access: Yes

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Peter Lowe Lecture Theatre

The Peter Lowe Lecture Theatre provides the latest in conferencing technology, equipped with Wi-Fi, flat screen televisions and a key pad voting system, and with full technical support from College technicians.

  • Capacity: 51 - 100
  • Type: Conference Facilities
  • Location: Ground Floor
  • Disabled access: Yes

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