Conference & Meeting Facilities

The Office Depot Center for Executive Education is an unrivaled, dedicated executive education and training facility specifically designed to create the most comfortable and conducive environment for advanced learning.

With the construction of the Office Depot Center for Executive Education, Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business set its standard for a dedicated learning environment for executives and offers an unparalleled educational experience on its Boca Raton, FL campus. The center features numerous technologically advanced, spacious classrooms, a multi-tiered amphitheater room and multiple private workshop and group study rooms. The instructional space includes 5 classrooms with varying capacities. The smallest accommodates 40 people and the largest — the Executive Center’s Case Study Room — seats 84. Our classrooms and group study rooms feature both wireless and wired Internet connections, power outlets for laptops and HDMI connectivity to view presentations on private in-room LCD TVs.

Designed and managed exclusively to support the school's degree and non-degree executive students, the Office Depot Center for Executive Education creates an ideal environment for higher level learning.

Live Trading Room

Where the classroom connects to the financial world.

The Trading Room at FAU College of Business replicates a real-world trading experience and functions as a classroom and a laboratory. FAU College of Business is proud to invest in such a unique and advanced learning environment so that its business students and the business community a large can learn to excel in the financial services industry.

The mission of the Trading Room, is to serve business students and the local business community by providing specialized courses, continuing education, executive training and real-time workshops on simulated trading, and other finance-related topics.

Office Depot Center for Executive Education and the Live Trading Room are available for reservation, contact Exeuctive Programs for scheduling.

Plan an Event

FAU Executive Education in collaboration with various on-campus service providers offers resources and support to meet your meeting or event needs, including technology, event support, catering, and parking.

The state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs at FAU Executive Education are equipped with a variety of media and instructional technology including:
  • Audience camera
  • Ceiling microphones & speakers
  • Classroom camera, PC & projector
  • Digital whiteboard
  • Document camera
  • In-seat power outlets
  • Lapel & lollipop microphones
  • Microphones on stands
  • Video conferencing & livestreaming
  • Wireless internet access

FAU Executive Education provides a variety of event support and services to ensure the success of your meeting or event including:
  • 6-foot rectangular tables
  • 32-inch round, high-top tables
  • Chairs for panel discussions
  • Directional signage
  • Event staff
  • Cleaning services
  • Reception desk with PC
  • Speaker podium

FAU Catering Services offers featured and customized catering options through Chartwells. Chartwells provides food and beverage for events ranging from a continental breakfast to an executive luncheon.

FAU Parking and Transportation Services offers various on-campus parking options for guests and visitors. FAU Executive Education is conveniently attached to Parking Garage III which has over 500 parking spaces that can be reserved for your meeting or event.

There are many public transportation options that can get you to FAU Executive Education in the Boca Raton campus including train, bus, and ridesharing services.
  • Tri-Rail
    Tri-Rail is the South Florida, tri-county commuter rail system. The Boca Raton Tri-Rail Station is located just 1.1 miles from the Boca Raton campus. Learn more about Tri-Rail’s fares, schedules, stations, and destinations.
  • Brightline
    Brightline is an inter-city rail route between Miami and Orlando, Florida. The Boca Raton Brightline Station is located just 1.1 miles from the Boca Raton campus. Learn more about Brightline’s tickets and destinations.
  • Palm Tran
    Palm Tran is Palm Beach County’s public bus system. Palm Tran operates two routes serving the Boca Raton campus. Route 94 provides a direct connection between the Boca Raton Tri-Rail Station and the Boca Raton campus. Route 91 provides connections to Glades Road, including the Town Center Mall. Learn more about Palm Tran’s fares, routes, schedules, and bus stops.
  • Broward County Transit (BCT)
    BCT is Broward County’s public bus system. It currently operates one route (Route 10) that travels into Boca Raton. Learn more about BCT’s fares, routes, schedules, and bus stops.
  • Miami Dade Transit (MDT)
    MDT is Miami-Dade County’s public transit system. MDT offers Metrorail, Metrobus, and Metromover service to take you to destinations within Miami-Dade County. Learn more about MDT’s transportation services.
  • Rideshare Services
    Ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber offer convenient services to and from the Boca Raton campus via their apps.

If you will be attending a meeting or event at FAU Executive Education and need a place to stay, there are many local accommodations that are close to the Boca Raton campus and offer various levels of comfort and service.

Are you unsure where to start planning your next meeting or event? FAU Executive Education provides a free Event Planning Guide to help you successfully plan and execute your meeting or event. Get the guide to start planning!

Explore Our Spaces

FAU Executive Education's 52,000-square-foot facility offers 11 classrooms, 13 breakout rooms, an indoor multi-functional gathering space, and an outdoor social space to host your meeting or event. Hover over and click on the facility's floor plan to explore the details of our spaces!

FAU Affiliated Reservation Form Non-FAU Affiliated Reservation Inquiry 

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Grand Classroom

High-tech, large size, tiered classroom
144 people

Tiered Classroom

High-tech, medium size classroom
45 people

Collaborative Classroom

High-tech, medium to large size classroom
40-80 people

Computer Lab

State-of-the-art, medium size computer lab
44 people

Breakout Room

High-tech, small size, conference-style room
6 people

Grand Lounge

Multi-functional gathering space
150 people

Patio

South Florida lifestyle outdoor space
42 people

About Us

A decade of success and growth led FAU Executive Education to become the largest provider of executive education in the state of Florida and culminated in the exciting expansion into our 52,000-square-foot facility.

We provide executive education degrees and professional development programs for working professionals. We also offer corporate and customized programs for organizations seeking to raise their employees to new levels of leadership and innovation.

Our facility features the latest in instructional technology, such as video conferencing and live streaming and provides dedicated executive-style classrooms and computer labs for our students, faculty, staff, and the broader business community.

We host highly recognized guest speakers, industry expert panels, and innovative conferences, and foster learning and connection opportunities for our South Florida business community. We look forward to hosting your next great event!

Contact Us

Executive Education 


Phone: (561) 297-2709

Email: CorporateTraining@fau.edu

Public Accommodations

Every sponsor of programs and events is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations when requested. Additional costs that may be incurred shall be the responsibility of the event sponsor as applicable. The event sponsor shall also coordinate with the appropriate University individuals to provide an appropriate reasonable accommodation.

All events held in University 5 facilities shall be barrier free and accessible or provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The sponsor, including campus cinemas, lectures and speakers, shall notify potential attendees, that reasonable accommodations should be requested of at least five (5) business days prior to the event or service. For University-sponsored programs and events, the University will use reasonable efforts to provide an appropriate accommodation if the accommodation is reasonable and will not fundamentally alter the event or service.

Make a Reservation

If you are looking for a space to host your next meeting or event, FAU Executive Education’s state-of-the-art facility is the perfect place to bring people together to learn and connect. We welcome you to explore our spaces to see what our facility has to offer and submit a space request or inquiry based on your affiliation.
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FAU Affiliated Organization

Includes FAU departments and FAU student organizations
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Non-FAU Affiliated Organization

Includes corporate, non-profit, and community groups

College of Business

The College of Business prepares students for careers in various fields, from accounting and economics to hospitality and health administration.

Contact Us

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777 Glades Road
BU (86), Suite 320
Boca Raton, FL 33431