The Regional Conference Palace has been vital in the development of this specific sector. The Centre was designed and built by Studio Architetti Avon e Associati in Udine in 1980, using public funds. It stands between the thermal baths and the Parco delle Rose. Its surface area of over 2,000 square metres holds not only an auditorium with over 950 seats, but also some smaller halls. The architects Gianni Avon and Marco Zanuso were well aware at the time that functional, modular spaces were essential for a congress centre. The style reflects the typical, architectural features of the late 70s and early 80s and the construction techniques immediately incorporated the anti-seismic standards established during the reconstruction of Friuli following the 1976 earthquake.  The great historian and architecture critic, Bruno Zevi, was one of the first to appreciate our Conference Palace, as his positive review of 1980 showed, and we'll try to explain why: the choice of volumes was based on a 45 metre-sided square, on which stand two more squares, one of which has been rotated and the other is parallel. The spaces of the large, interior structure are just as dynamic. White, visible cement with diagonal scorings or grooves was used to give an overall effect of ever-changing chiaroscuro, depending on the light outside. A grid pattern of grey graniglia tiles was used as the only colour concession to create a sort of gap between the top of the building and the sky. The large foyer can only be accessed from the grand floor portico. Zevi gave his unconditional approval of the solutions used for the areas intended for different activities and functions: from Reception desk to the cloakroom, from the bar to the exhibition areas, and the practical, aesthetically pleasing furnishings.

Grado's Conference Palace operates using modern plant engineering and hosts mainly local and international conference, including the "Ärzte-Tage" the "Medical Days”, which attract scholars and those working in the medical sector from German-speaking countries and also various exhibitions and cultural events, concerts and theatre performances. Lastly, the area surrounding the Conference Palace is beautifully landscaped with tennis courts run by Grado's Tennis Club along one side, whereas the Thermal Baths and the beach are just a stone's throw away. All this makes Grado a particularly attractive conference centre and its diversified area is the ideal starting point for additional events and trips to complete the tourist-conference offer.

Available spaces:
 

Auditorium

963 SEATS

An area of 949 sq. m., with sound system and ADSL line from the director's desk.

• Ideal for large events, congresses and conferences

• Stalls: 392 seats

• Gallery: 571 seats

• Places for disabled people

• Large car park (free from 15/10 to 15/05)

• Possibility of standing or buffet food events with external catering for up to 100 persons

• ​Additional information:

  • Heating and air conditioning system

  • Speakers' stage and podium

  • Microphones with bow and ice cream microphones

  • 4 dressing rooms

  • Reception desk

  • Cloakroom

  • Bar area

  • Toilets

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Conference rooms

35 + 35 SEATS

2 rooms, 101 sq. m. each, with sound system, maxi screen, Wifi coverage, wireless internet connection and ADSL line from the director's desk.

• Ideal for meetings, courses, workshops and seminars

• 35 seats per room

• Divisible internal spaces

• Large car park (free from 15/10 to 15/05)

• Possibility of standing buffet food events with external catering for up to 100 people

• ​Additional information:

  • Room dimensions: W. 13 m. W. 8 m. H. 3 m.

  • Heating and air conditioning system

  • Speakers' stage and podium

  • Microphones

  • Video projection system

  • Reception desk

  • Cloakroom

  • Bar area

  • Toilets

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First floor foyer

FREE SPACE

An area of 643 sq. m., with sound system, Wifi coverage, ADSL line from the director's desk, live video possibility in the facility's internal circuit.

• Ideal for meetings, courses, workshops and seminars

• Large car park (free from 15/10 to 15/05)​

• Additional information:

• Heating and air conditioning system

• Microphones

• Reception desk

• Cloakroom

• Bar area

• Toilets