Experts in Campus Event Excellence 

Sodexo Campus Conference Services turns unused campus spaces into standout venues—making it easy for planners to create unforgettable events at top U.S. destinations. 

Sodexo Campus Conference Services (CCS) is a full-service management solution that transforms underutilized campus spaces into premier, revenue-generating event venues, and offers professional event planners a one-stop-shop where they can find vibrant locations to host their events and provide attendees with unique, experience-driven events. 

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Providing Profitable, Experience-Driven Events

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Campus Executive Leader Benefits

Maximize the Potential of Your Unique Campus

The Sodexo CCS team brings decades of hospitality, operations, and event expertise to help its college and university partners maximize the potential of their unique, under-utilized meeting and activity spaces. We help create and implement industry-proven event strategies so they can tap into non-tuition revenue streams, elevate their institutional brand, increase enrollment interest, and drive community engagement. 

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    Conference center sales and marketing

    We help source new business, retain existing business, and expand holistic campaigns with services that include booking, master scheduling, and revenue conversion for maximum ROI.

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    World-class catering and dining services

    We integrate catering departments with a dedicated, single point of contact who provides end-to-end customer service while also ensuring that our world-class culinary talent delivers seasonably inspired and regionally specific menus for unforgettable catered events.

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    Streamlined guest room operations

    We provide second-to-none, luxury-level guest services and logistics support that makes attendees feel safe, valued, and engaged.

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    Audio-visual and tech support

    We ensure that each event has professional, on-site AV tech personnel for equipment and logistics management related to design, set-up, program execution, and post-production.

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    Industry-proven facility and asset management

    We seamlessly integrate with internal custodial teams and coordinate all facility services to guarantee that meeting and conference areas, furniture, and equipment always reflect positively upon the institution.

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    Dedicated event coordinators 

    We offer a detail-oriented guest concierge to manage every facet of each event, allowing our partners to fully participate in their conference and not worry about the minutiae of planning and execution.

Distinctive Venues. Diverse Revenue Streams.

Sodexo Campus Conference Services provide professional event planners with an easy, one-stop shop to book vibrant locations and deliver memorable experiences to their attendees. Our CCS teams also specialize in helping college and university leaders transform unused meeting and activity spaces into revenue-generating venues that highlight the state-of-the-art amenities on their campuses.

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Success Stories From Our Partners

  • Immense Benefits With a Global Leader

    “The benefits of partnering with a global leader like Sodexo are immense. They have the resources to design and customize solutions that perfectly meet the unique needs of the campus and surrounding community.” – Scott D. Miller, PH.D., President, Virginia Wesleyan University 
  • Meticulous Planning & Solution-Based Support

    “The 2024 Gordon Research Conferences summer program at the University of Southern Maine set a new benchmark for excellence thanks to the remarkable collaboration between Sodexo Campus Conference Services and USM. Their meticulous planning, solution-based support, and dedication to supporting the advancement of science created an ideal environment for scientists from around the world to connect and exchange ideas.” – Dr. Nancy Ryan Gray, President & CEO, Gordon Research Conferences
  • A Seamless Experience & Excellent Customer Service

    “Sodexo has helped us grow revenue streams and bring world-class organizations to our campus. The Sodexo team has been very collaborative and very willing to interface with campus departments to create a seamless experience and provide excellent customer service for our guests. Together, we are paving the way for long-term success and raising the profile of the campus as a conference venue." – Justin Swift, CBO & VP of Finance & Admin., University of Southern Maine
  • Industry Expertise & Professional Caliber Service

    "We turned to our partners at Sodexo to develop efficiencies that we had long overlooked and expand marketing efforts to drive business to the university. It takes huge effort to organize and operate auxiliary programs at the university…and there is a need to continue to expand and develop these opportunities… but how wonderful that we have professionals of this caliber and wisdom in Sodexo to guide us.” – Jim Earle, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs, Franklin Pierce University 
  • Invaluable Partnership for National Recognition

    “Sodexo Campus Conference Services has been an invaluable partner, helping us expand revenue streams and strengthen our Auxiliary Enterprises. By bringing prestigious organizations like Gordon Research Conferences to our Portland campus, Sodexo has contributed to our mission of achieving national recognition, enhancing student enrollment, and spotlighting USM as a hub for science and research. Their efforts help us sustain our operations while elevating the reputation of our university community.” – Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, President, University of Southern Maine 
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Maximizing Value & Elevating the Campus Brand

The University of Southern Maine was searching for ways to attract potential students, boost revenue, and promote its beautiful, state-of-the-art campus amenities in a more streamlined, effective way.

 

The Sodexo CCS team helped USM more than double its conference revenue, elevate its brand, and establish a successful event strategy that has resulted in steady year-over-year growth.

 

We can do the same for your school! 

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Whether you’re a university leader exploring ways to increase non-tuition revenue, or you’re a meeting planner searching for a unique event venue, the Sodexo Campus Conference Services team can help.

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