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THE GLOBECONFERENCE CENTRE • READING
Reading, Berkshire • RG30 1EA★ Up to 1,000 Delegates🌱 Social Impact Reinvestment

A Large-Scale Conference & Live Events Venue in Reading

Professional staging, integrated broadcast AV, multi-camera live streaming, and versatile modular spaces forconferences, AGMs, concerts, graduations, and banquets — all with transparent dry-hire pricing and purpose-driven community impact.

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800–1,000

Main Auditorium Capacity

Tiered & flat theatre staging

5 Spaces

Modular Breakouts

Halls, lounge, boardroom, kitchen

4K Broadcast

Installed AV & Vision

Multi-cam, mixing & live stream

25 mins

From London Paddington

Elizabeth Line & GWR to Reading

Flexible Event Spaces

Engineered for Any Event Scale

From Reading's premier 1,000-seat plenary auditorium to intimate executive syndicates and a commercial catering suite, our spaces can be booked individually or combined for multi-track summits.

Flagship Space
Capacity

800 – 1,000

Main Auditorium

Flagship Scale for Large Audiences & Broadcasts

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  • Full-size proscenium performance & presentation stage
  • Broadcast-grade multi-camera rig & video vision switcher
  • Integrated line-array concert audio & wireless mics
  • Dual high-lumen projection screens & confidence monitors
  • Private VIP green room & dedicated artist dressing rooms
  • Direct technical control booth with technician support
Guide Rate

From £3,000 / day dry hire

Exhibitions & Banquets
Capacity

Up to 500 (Current: 200)

Community & Exhibition Hall

Spacious Flat-Floor Venue for Expos & Banqueting

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  • Expansive flat-floor layout with flexible staging modularity
  • Sprung high-durability floor ideal for expos, dances & sports
  • Direct adjoining access to commercial production kitchen
  • Independent public entrance & registration reception foyer
  • Basic PA system with optional full production add-ons
  • Currently undergoing fire safety upgrade to restore full 500 cap
Guide Rate

From £1,200 / day

Networking & Breakouts
Capacity

80 Delegates

The Executive Lounge

Intimate, Sophisticated Setting for Seminars & Networking

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  • Comfortable executive armchairs and flexible breakout clusters
  • Integrated 85" 4K presentation display screen
  • In-room PTZ camera & vision switching for hybrid conferences
  • Self-contained refreshments bar & coffee break station
  • Ideal VIP holding lounge or secondary seminar stream
Guide Rate

From £400 / session

Syndicate Sessions
Capacity

20 Delegates

Syndicate / Meeting Boardroom

Focused Environment for Strategy & Executive Roundtables

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  • High-speed dedicated Wi-Fi & conference speakerphone
  • Large presentation display with USB-C/HDMI plug-and-play
  • Whiteboard wall & collaboration tools
  • Acoustically insulated for private interviews & deliberations
Guide Rate

From £180 / session

Culinary & Dining
Capacity

Full Banquet Support

Commercial Production Kitchen & Dining Suite

Industrial-Grade Culinary Infrastructure for Any Banquet

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  • Commercial stainless-steel preparation tables and wash bays
  • Heavy-duty convection ovens, cooktops & hot-holding cabinets
  • Walk-in refrigeration & dedicated service pass window
  • Dry venue policy: fully compliant with Halal, Kosher & family catering
  • Open to your preferred external caterers or recommended partners
Guide Rate

Available as bundle or standalone hire

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Estimated Hire Total

£3,500

Excludes VAT • Fully customisable upon consultation

Base Space Hire:£3,000
AV & Tech Tier:£500
💡 Price Guarantee: Multi-day discounts (up to 25%) and recurring series bookings receive dedicated account pricing upon application.
Turnkey AV & Broadcast

Production Infrastructure Built for Big Stages

Save thousands on external AV dry-hire fees. The Globe is equipped with high-spec broadcast cameras, concert audio, and live streaming gear with dedicated on-site sound engineers.

Acoustics & Sound Reinforcement

  • Installed multi-zone concert line-array speaker system
  • Digital 32-channel mixing console with iPad remote control
  • Professional UHF wireless handheld and discrete lavalier mics
  • Dedicated stage wedges and in-ear monitoring distribution
  • Direct DI feeds for live musical performances and orchestras

Broadcast Video & Projection

  • Dual high-lumen laser projectors on motorized wide screens
  • Multi-camera robotic 4K PTZ camera setup with tally lights
  • Blackmagic live vision mixing console with HDMI/SDI matrix
  • Stage confidence monitors for keynote speaker slides & notes
  • Green room and foyer live relay video screens

Hybrid Streaming & Recording

  • Hardware H.264/H.265 broadcast streaming encoders
  • Simultaneous multi-destination streaming (YouTube, Zoom, RTMP)
  • Multi-track ISO recording of all camera feeds and master mix
  • Dedicated symmetric gigabit fibre internet with redundancy
  • Interactive Q&A integration for remote global attendees

Staging, Lighting & Backstage

  • Full elevated proscenium presentation and concert stage
  • Programmable DMX LED stage lighting and spotlighting wash
  • Private speaker green room with seating and refreshment bar
  • Secure artist/speaker dressing rooms with private amenities
  • Ground-floor loading bay with roller shutter for AV staging load-in
Resident Technical Support

Need an experienced sound, lighting, or streaming technician?

Our resident crew can operate the mixing desk, manage multi-cam vision, or work alongside your touring production team for a flawless event execution.

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Versatile Capability

Tailored for Every Event Format

Our modular architectural spaces configure effortlessly to suit corporate conventions, artistic showcases, private banquets, and educational workshops.

Conferences, Summits & AGMs

Up to 1,000 Delegates

Plenary keynote staging with dual projection, integrated livestreaming, and breakout syndicate rooms for multi-track agendas.

Live Concerts & Performances

800–1,000 Seated

Acoustically tuned proscenium stage, digital line-array concert audio, programmable DMX lighting, and backstage artist dressing rooms.

Weddings & Festive Banquets

Up to 350 Seated Dining

Celebrate in elegance. Flat-floor banquet layout with commercial industrial kitchen access, welcome reception lounge, and dry venue focus.

Exhibitions & Product Launches

40+ Exhibition Booths

Ground-floor roller shutter loading bay, modular flat floor, three-phase power distribution, and dedicated attendee registration foyer.

Corporate Training & Seminars

20 to 120 Attendees

High-spec executive lounge and boardroom environments equipped with 4K interactive presentation screens, audio conferencing, and tea/coffee bars.

Charity & Community Gatherings

Subsidised Rates Available

Accessible venue pricing, family-friendly security, and discounted booking rates for registered charities, schools, and non-profit groups.

The Globe Advantage

Why Event Planners Choose The Globe

A professional, independent venue combining technological excellence with meaningful social impact.

Scale Advantage

Regional Scale & Capacity

With plenary theatre seating for up to 1,000 delegates, The Globe provides capacity rarely accessible outside municipal halls or universities in Berkshire.

Cost Efficiency

Built-In Broadcast Production

Eliminate expensive third-party AV rental. Our installed line-array audio, 4K multi-cam video switcher, and high-lumen laser projectors are ready on arrival.

Social Value

Purpose-Driven ESG Reinvestment

Commercial revenue generated by The Globe is reinvested into community initiatives and building upgrades by Charity No. 267230, fulfilling corporate social procurement goals.

Inclusive Focus

Inclusive Dry Venue Standard

Operated as an alcohol-free centre, providing an inclusive, focused, and family-friendly environment ideal for professional summits, educational exams, and multicultural gatherings.

Zero Hidden Costs

Transparent Dry-Hire Rates

Clear upfront venue hire with no surprise hotel catering markups. Bring your preferred external caterers or leverage our commercial industrial kitchen.

Connected Location

25 Mins to London Paddington

Conveniently situated in Reading with rapid Elizabeth Line and GWR rail links into Central London, swift M4 motorway access, and on-site parking facilities.

Corporate Social Value (ESG)

Your Event Booking Directly Funds Regional Community Impact

When corporate partners, government bodies, and promoters book The Globe Conference Centre, every pound of venue hire surplus directly supports local charitable programs, youth empowerment, and community facility restoration in Reading.

Strategic Thames Valley Hub

Conveniently Connected in Reading

Situated at 12 Portman Road, Reading (RG30 1EA), The Globe provides effortless transit accessibility for delegates across London, the Thames Valley corridor, and the South East.

Elizabeth Line & GWR

25 minutes direct from London Paddington to Reading Station. Fast onward connections to Canary Wharf & Heathrow.

M4 Motorway Junctions

Minutes from M4 J11 and J12, connecting easily to Swindon, Bristol, Oxford, and West London.

On-Site & Event Parking

On-site vehicle parking with additional designated adjacent parking for event delegates and production crews.

Ground-Level Loading Bay

Wide roller-shutter access directly adjacent to the main auditorium for swift AV, staging, and catering equipment load-in.

Venue Address

The Globe Conference Centre

12 Portman Road
Reading, Berkshire
RG30 1EA, United Kingdom

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Dry Venue Notice: The Globe operates strictly as an alcohol-free venue, ensuring an inclusive, secure, and family-friendly environment for all delegates and guests.