Hosting a conference at The Inner Temple
With natural daylight in many of the event spaces, alongside dedicated conference facilities including the Lecture Theatre and fourth floor Meeting Rooms, this conference venue in the City of London supports events that require focus, structure and clear presentation. The venue is MIA accredited, and our events team will help you plan layouts, technical requirements and catering.
Flexibility is central to how conferences are delivered
The venue’s layout allows conferences to be organised across multiple spaces where required, making it easy to combine plenary sessions, smaller discussion groups and refreshment breaks within a single event.
Lecture Theatre hire in the City of London
The Lecture Theatre is located on the third floor and seats up to 120 delegates in tiered seating, with a dedicated breakout space included in the hire. It has a large screen, lectern and microphone system, with additional microphones available for panel discussions and top table speakers, and it can support hybrid and livestreamed events as well as recording. Free Wi-Fi, comfort cooling and adjustable lighting are in place, and the theatre is available for daytime and evening events, including weekends. An in-house AV technician assists with setup, and dedicated support can also be arranged for your event. Find out more about the Lecture Theatre and Breakout Space, or explore the venue on our virtual tour.
Evening and weekend conferences
The Hall is available for conferences from 6:00pm Monday to Friday, with daytime and evening hire available on Saturdays and Sundays. The Lecture Theatre is available for daytime and evening events, including weekends. Evening and weekend conferences can use the whole first floor, and weekend conferences can be arranged on an exclusive hire basis. Other conference spaces within the venue offer greater flexibility depending on the format of the event. Find out more about Inner Temple Hall.
Suitable spaces for conferences
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Conference floor plans
Conferences at The Inner Temple can be organised across several floors. The Parliament Chamber, Luncheon Room and Hall are on the first floor, with the Hall available for evening and weekend conferences, while the eight Meeting Rooms on the fourth floor work well for breakout sessions. The floor plans show how the spaces sit together, so you can plan the flow between plenary sessions, workshops and refreshment breaks. Our events team can advise on layouts and room selection.
How an Inner Temple conference typically unfolds
Conferences at The Inner Temple are typically structured around a central presentation space, supported by breakout areas used throughout the day for refreshments, networking and smaller discussion sessions.
Plenary sessions are often hosted in the Lecture Theatre or one of the larger event spaces, while workshops and breakout sessions can take place in the Meeting Rooms or adjoining spaces.
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Typical conference programme and catering
Refreshment breaks and working lunches are incorporated into the programme throughout the day, allowing delegates time to connect and continue discussions between sessions. A drinks reception or dinner can follow the programme: find out more about receptions and private dining.
Planning considerations
Spring and autumn are particularly popular periods for conferences, with many organisations choosing these seasons for training programmes, professional seminars and industry events.
The Hall is available for conferences from 6:00pm Monday to Friday, with daytime and evening hire available on Saturdays and Sundays. Other conference spaces within the venue offer greater flexibility depending on the format of the event.
Early enquiry is recommended to secure preferred dates and allow time to plan room layouts, technical requirements and catering.
Please note that the venue is closed for events during August, as well as over Christmas, New Year and Easter.
Frequently asked questions
Can different conference formats be hosted in one day?
Yes. Many conferences combine presentations, panel discussions and workshops across multiple spaces within the venue.
Is technical support available during the event?
Technical requirements can be arranged in advance. An AV technician is available to assist with setup, and dedicated technical support can also be arranged where required.
Are evening conferences possible?
Yes. Evening conferences, lectures and presentations can be accommodated depending on the space required. The Hall is available for evening events from 6:00pm Monday to Friday.
How many delegates can the Lecture Theatre hold?
The Lecture Theatre seats up to 120 delegates in tiered seating, with an adjoining breakout space included in the hire.
Can the Lecture Theatre support hybrid or livestreamed events?
Yes. The Lecture Theatre has built in presentation technology and can support hybrid and livestreamed events, as well as recording where required. Please let us know your requirements when you enquire.
Where do breakout sessions take place?
The Lecture Theatre has an adjoining breakout space, included in the hire, which is used for arrival, registration and refreshment breaks. For programmes that need additional breakout areas, the eight Meeting Rooms on the fourth floor can be incorporated into the event layout.
Is accommodation available on site?
Yes. We have two bedrooms on site, The Boswell and The Chaucer. Find out more on our Accommodation page.
How do delegates get to The Inner Temple?
The Inner Temple is in the heart of London’s legal quarter, with Temple and Blackfriars stations nearby.
Is the venue accessible?
The Lecture Theatre is fully accessible, on the third floor and reached by both lift and stairs, with guest bathrooms on the same floor. Delegates with specific access requirements can speak to our team in advance, so that we can make suitable arrangements.
A central London conference venue
Located in central London and within walking distance of several transport connections, The Inner Temple is easily accessible for delegates while still offering a setting that feels distinct from the surrounding City.
Contact us to discuss your event requirements, explore suitable spaces and begin planning your conference at The Inner Temple.