Thank you for your interest in holding a meeting or event at SRI International. Please note that SRI is a private and secure facility used for SRI’s business purposes. Third-party events require SRI executive approval and a current SRI staff member to serve as event sponsor and liaison, and to be present at the event. All SRI-hosted events will incur an SRI security staffing fee.
For more information and to submit a request, please complete our online inquiry form.
Overview
SRI's Menlo Park, California headquarters has a wide variety of meeting spaces, ranging from small conference rooms to our unique International Building conference center. These distinguished spaces provide an excellent environment for SRI business events (photos from past events).
SRI's 65-acre campus is conveniently located in the heart of Silicon Valley, just minutes from Highways 101 and 280
and within walking distance of train and bus stations.
The SRI International Building (photo) has meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 280 attendees. It is a unique building graced with art and tapestries from around the world. The facility houses an auditorium, dining room, and large reception area. Smaller breakout rooms are also available.
Professional and experienced event staff are available throughout the planning process. Before the event, we require a scheduled walk-through with SRI’s conference services manager to make final arrangements.
Event costs will vary depending on a number of factors, including event size, setup, audio-visual needs, and catering selection.
Catering Services: All catering is provided by Sodexo, a full-service catering company. Catering orders and headcounts must be finalized at least 48 hours in advance, and may not be changed within that 48-hour period. Please note that food and beverages (including wine or other alcoholic drinks) may not be brought in from the outside.
Audio-Visual Support: SRI provides complete audio-visual technical support for events.
Parking: Visitors attending events at SRI must park in the conference parking lot at the corner of Ravenswood Avenue and Middlefield Road unless otherwise directed. Get directions and maps here.
Registration and Badges: All visitors must register upon arrival and wear an event badge at all times. Visitors are restricted to the event location.
Conference Rooms
International Building Rooms
Capacity
Fee without Catering
Fee with Catering
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Uemura Room
Room can be divided into two discrete sections. Can be set up in rounds or rows (theater style).
280 seated
200 with dining rounds
$1000 for each section/day
$500 for each section/day
Auditorium
Ideal for theater-style events and conferences.
275 seated
$1000/day
$500/day
Large Reception Room
Ideal for tabletop displays, receptions, and event registration.
None
$500/day
$500/day
Breakout Rooms
Room 1A: 12 people per room
Room 1C: 12 people per room
Room 1D: 20 people per room
Server Labor 5-hour minimum. All events with 50+ attendees require at least two servers for food preparation, setup, and cleanup.
$25/hr
Audio-Visual Technical Labor
Required if event requires audio-visual support.
$35/hr-$75/hr depending on event schedule
SRI Security Labor
Typically, two SRI security staff members are required per evening event.
$45/hr
Bartender Labor 5-hour minimum.
$25/hr
Room Setup Labor
This is a fee to significantly rearrange the setup of any of the conference rooms in the International Building and Conference Rooms A and B.
R&D Divisions