Ottawa's Largest Integrated Conference Property
Since 2006, OCEC has brought together flexible event spaces, experienced people and connected services to make events easier to plan and attend.
The Centre
One property, everything an event needs
Since opening in 2006, the Ottawa Conference & Event Centre has welcomed conferences, corporate meetings, trade shows, galas, weddings and community celebrations from Ottawa and beyond.
What distinguishes OCEC is not simply the size of the facility, but how its services work together. Our sales, culinary, operations and audiovisual teams collaborate throughout the planning process to coordinate the spaces, timing, catering and technical requirements of each event.
- Serving Ottawa's event community since 2006
- Experienced sales, culinary and operations teams
- Coordinated planning from proposal through event delivery
- Events ranging from intimate meetings to major conferences and celebrations
Why OCEC
How We Approach Every Event
Every event begins with different objectives, guests and priorities. Our role is to understand them and bring the right people, spaces and services together.
We Listen First
We begin with your dates, audience, programme, priorities and budget before recommending spaces or services.
One Coordinated Team
Sales, culinary, operations and audiovisual specialists work together throughout the planning process.
Flexible Planning
Spaces, setups and services can be adapted as your programme and attendance develop.
Experienced Support
Our team helps organisers anticipate logistical, catering and technical requirements before event day.
Attentive Delivery
Sales and banquet teams remain involved through setup, service and event completion.
Built Around Your Event
From a focused meeting to a multi-day conference, the venue and service plan are tailored to the event.
Our People
Meet the people behind your event
Our sales, culinary and operations teams work together to plan and deliver your event. Connect with a team member directly or contact our main office, and we will introduce you to the right person for your event.
Getting Here
Central without the downtown traffic
OCEC is located at 200 Coventry Road, just off Highway 417 and approximately five minutes from downtown Ottawa. Guests have access to complimentary on-site parking, with VIA Rail and OC Transpo connections nearby.
- Less than one minute from Highway 417
- Approximately five minutes from downtown Ottawa
- Approximately 20 minutes from Ottawa International Airport
- VIA Rail and O-Train Line 1 approximately 750 metres away
- Complimentary underground and outdoor parking
Explore OCEC
Plan your visit and explore the venue
Contact Us
Let's Plan Your Next Event
Share a few details and one of our event specialists will help you explore spaces, options and availability.