Your Next Large Conference Belongs in Boise

Planning a large conference involves juggling numerous details. Finding suitable venues, coordinating logistics and crafting an experience that leaves attendees impressed.

Visit Boise makes it easier. With complimentary support services, our team streamlines RFPs, matches you with the right venues and helps ensure every detail comes together. Pair that with a city that offers both the infrastructure to host thousands and the culture to keep them entertained, and you’ve got a destination that sets your event up for success.

Why Boise is Perfect for Large Conferences

Compared to bigger metro destinations, Boise offers more value and affordability, along with a walkable downtown and accessible travel. The Boise Airport, a 10-minute drive from downtown, offers nonstop flights to 26 destinations.

For conferences, Boise has the space to match the scale. Boise Centre, named a 2025 Smart Stars Winner, is just one of the city’s standout venues. With 31 meeting rooms and capacity for up to 1,000 attendees, it’s within walking distance of 12 hotels and 100+ restaurants. Combined with other meeting-friendly hotels and spaces across downtown, Boise delivers the flexibility and convenience planners need for large gatherings.

Complimentary Support for Meeting Planners

Conference planning can be challenging, but Visit Boise helps lighten the load. We’ll support you from the start, preparing RFPs, matching you with the venues that fit your budget and headcount, arranging site visits, and presenting your proposal to decision makers.

When it’s time to promote your event, our team can supply brochures, digital media, press releases, and email campaigns to build excitement. We also offer complimentary materials like signage, visitor guides, event calendars, and downtown directories to enhance the attendee experience.

Itinerary Example: A Large Group in Boise

Here’s a sample itinerary for your large conference in Boise.

Day 1: Welcome reception

After arriving and checking into their hotels, your attendees meet up at a fun downtown location, like The Highlander Rooftop Bar & Lounge, for stunning views and craft drinks. Or they gather at a historic venue, like the Egyptian Theatre or the Basque Center, for full immersion in Boise’s cultural heritage.

Day 2: Conference at Boise Centre + evening networking dinner

Panels, Q&As, masterclasses, keynotes—your attendees spend the day learning from inspiring speakers and industry experts at Boise Centre, with a lunch break to explore nearby restaurants. At the end of the day, they network with other attendees over a catered dinner, then head out for evening adventures.

Day 3: Outdoor adventures and gala

In the morning, attendees choose between hiking in the Boise Foothills, rafting on the Payette River, or playing Top Golf. In the afternoon, they enjoy several hours of free time or tours before reconvening for a formal gala at one of Boise’s iconic cultural spaces.

The Attendee Experience

If your attendees have a good time, you can call your conference a success. In Boise, it’s easy to make that happen. As they stroll around downtown, visitors are sure to stumble upon exciting discoveries like award-winning craft breweries, delicious farm-to-table restaurants, and fun cultural attractions. Hiking trails and water adventures are just around the corner, with a riverside walking path running right through the heart of Boise. Your attendees won’t have to go far to find memorable experiences—and they won’t be able to stop talking about your conference.

Testimonials & Success Stories

Here’s what conference planners and meeting attendees are saying about Boise:

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Visit Boise and their amazing team for their friendliness and expertise in contributing to one of our most successful events. Our attendees had such a great time and experience in Boise, from the airport transfer to staying in the brand new Hotel Renegade to our offsite at Telaya Wine Co. Boise is such an incredible city with so much to offer. I can’t wait to come back!

Amber Mattis

Corporate Event Planner, Cambridge Investment Research

I would tell another organization not to hesitate to hold a convention at Boise Centre. It has been the right size event venue for our group of 950 attendees, the food is wonderful, and the staff are exceptional. Being in Boise’s walkable downtown close to hotels, pubs, coffee shops, and the riverwalk has been great.

Heather Cacanindin

Executive Director, Botanical Society of America

The expanded facility was perfect for us. We had 1500 registrants here… Boise has a great vibe for members. They like the walkability, they like being in a small city. I’ve heard nothing but good reviews… this is a perfect venue for us.

Jeff Engle

MD, CSTE

Plan Your Next Big Meeting in Boise

With spacious meeting venues and an experienced support team, Boise is well-equipped to host your next large conference. Learn more about the support we offer for large meetings and submit an RFP to start planning today!