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Edwin Hornberger Conference Center

Description of Facilities

The Edwin Hornberger Conference Center of the Texas Medical Center, is available to member institutions of the Texas Medical Center and other nonprofit organizations whose purpose includes healthcare, education, research or other medical-related programs.  The Conference Center is located only minutes from the main campus of the Texas Medical Center, and offers the following facilities:

 
Main Room & Foyer ($1,300 - $3,300 based on attendance and length of use)
Hornberger Conference Center
Panel presentation

Other Main Room setups:


  • an auditorium/ballroom of unique size (13,000+ sq.ft.) to accommodate assembly seating of 1400, 1000 for banquets, 850 classroom, and 1800 for a standing reception
  • zoned lighting system to accommodate individual requirements
  • internal public address system, basic audiovisual equipment
  • excellent space for split functions (i.e.,seminar/exhibits/food service)
  • capability for satellite reception or internet teleconferencing
  • acoustical partitions (portable) for room division
  • 12' X 24' movable stage, additional stage sections available
  • adjacent food preparation/staging area for use by your choice of caterer
  • emergency lighting system; numerous emergency exits
  • barrier-free access
  • Wireless Internet availability

Foyer ($650 half day; $850 all day)
Hornberger Conference Center
Reception

Other Foyer setups:


  • Large reception or registration area (3,850 sq. ft.)
  • standing reception for 400; classroom or banquet for 150; 250 theatre seating
  • office/service area with roll-up window
  • separate public address system

News Center ($100 per hour, daily maximum $600)
Hornberger Conference Center
News release

Other News Center setups:


  • direct feed sound system for taping/cameras
  • studio lighting for television cameras
  • satellite, cable TV, and fiber optic cable to provide on-site transmission
  • fixed stage for announcements and presentations
  • raised platform for television cameras or additional seating
  • work space with telephones
  • private office space
  • capacity: 40 for press conference; 35 classroom; 50 theater style; 65 standing reception

Auxiliary Space

  • 7,300 sq. ft. available for use in conjunction with Main Room

Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham Park/Grant Faye Park

  • public greenspace with fountains, trees, benches

Nella Gambrell, Director

(713) 791-6479 ngambrell@texmedctr.tmc.edu


2151 West Holcombe
Houston, TX 77030-3303
Phone: 713/791-6429
Fax: 713/791-6120
hornbergerevent@texmedctr.tmc.edu

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