A formal function at the CSIRO Discovery centre.

CSIRO Discovery: a unique venue for event hire

Looking for a medium-sized, value-for-money events venue in Canberra? CSIRO Discovery offers a unique and well-regarded option.

• 20 September 2011 | Updated 14 October 2011

• Optus lecture theatre
• Industry link room
• Sponsorship boardroom
• Synergy cafe and atrium
• Exhibition floor

CSIRO Discovery is an award-winning complex containing modern facilities set within a garden atrium.

It is a unique venue for hire for your:

• conferences
• meetings - large or small
• special events
• launches.

  “A big thank you for organising our recent workshop. The conference was enormously successful. That was to a great extent due to you and your efficient service. Your Discovery setup is magnificent.”

  Function client

Optus lecture theatre

The Optus lecture theatre is a modern theatre with tiered seating.

Seating capacity is for 170 people, with additional seating for 20 people available.

All audio visual equipment and visual aids are available when you hire this facility.

Industry link room

A large L-shaped space, the Industry Link Room is suitable for art exhibitions, workshops, social functions or for private dining.

The seating capacity is for a maximum of 40 people.

Audio visual aids and equipment are available for this space.

Sponsorship boardroom

With a capacity to seat ten people, the Sponsorship Boardroom is a private and quiet space perfect for small meetings.

Audio visual aids and equipment are also available for this room.

Synergy cafe and atrium

The Synergy Cafe at CSIRO Discovery is a medium-sized venue where you can eat, enjoy and experience. Synergy Cafe can be hired for events..

The Atrium has the capacity to accommodate up to 200 people, making it suitable for cocktail parties, pre-dinner drinks or a dance floor space.

Exhibition floor

The Exhibition Floor has a 400 person capacity, making it perfect for social functions.

It is an ideal location for a large cocktail party and can be hired in conjunction with other parts of the building, such as the atrium and cafe area.

One feature is to have the exhibition to browse around as people have cocktails.

Contact us now to find out how we help with your event or download our functions brochure.