Book conferences and meetings

Stockholm University offers conference and meeting venues at Campus Frescati and Campus Albano. Here you can book venues for everything from smaller meetings and seminars to large conferences and events.

Aula Magna is the University’s largest conference venue, with capacity for up to 1,200 people. It hosts scientific conferences, academic ceremonies and Nobel lectures, among other events.

The film takes you on a tour through Aula Magna, the conference venue designed by architect Ralph Erskine.

Book a conference venue

If you have questions or would like help choosing or booking a conference venue, please contact Stockholm University:

Companies and organisations must have a Swedish organisation number in order to book a venue.

Please include the date and time, number of participants, preferred venue, contact person and invoicing details in your booking request.

Terms of payment: Payment is made by invoice with 30 days’ payment terms.

The auditorium in Aula Magna

The auditorium is designed as an amphitheatre with excellent acoustics and is suitable for lectures, conferences and presentations.

The auditorium in Aula Magna. Photo: Stockholm University

The venue accommodates up to 1,200 people and can be divided into two separate sections with capacity for 637 and 557 people respectively.

The Auditorium includes:

  • lectern
  • presentation computer and laptop connection (USB-C and VGA)
  • display screen on stage
  • video projector (16:9, 1920x1080, Full HD)
  • document camera
  • streaming and web meetings (must be booked in advance)
  • lighting and sound equipment
  • hearing loop
  • two monitoring systems for sign language interpretation.

Conference rooms

Aula Magna has five smaller conference rooms for group meetings, seminars and parallel sessions.

  • Kungstenen – up to 24 people, fixed triangular boardroom layout
  • Mimer – up to 25 people, round tables
  • Spelbomskan – up to 30 people, classroom layout
  • Polstjärnan – up to 30 people, classroom layout
  • Bergsmannen – up to 50 people, theatre-style seating.

The conference rooms include:

  • projector or display screen
  • technology for hybrid meetings
  • whiteboard
  • hearing loop
  • flip chart
  • Wi-Fi.

Please bring your own presentation laptop. You connect via USB-C.

See the conference rooms

Kungstenen. Photo: Stockholm University

Mimer. Photo: Stockholm University

Spelbomskan. Photo: Stockholm University

Polstjärnan. Photo: Stockholm University

Bergsmannen. Photo: Stockholm University

Reception and exhibition areas

Aula Magna has open areas for receptions, exhibitions and fairs. There is capacity for up to 1,200 people.

  • The Mezzanine – balcony overlooking the Gallery, suitable for receptions and smaller lunches for up to 50 people.
  • The Gallery – open area for receptions, exhibitions and fairs (included when booking the Auditorium).
  • The Foyer – entrance area with space for registration and cloakroom facilities. Lift access is available. Suitable for receiving speakers and specially invited guests.

See the reception areas

The Mezzanine. Photo: Stockholm University

The Gallery. Photo: Stockholm University

Food and beverages

There is no restaurant in Aula Magna. Food and drinks, including water, must be ordered through a catering company.

The organiser is responsible for ordering catering. Employees of Stockholm University order through the framework agreement catalogue.

There is limited seating in the Gallery and the Foyer. Food and drinks therefore need to be suitable for standing service.

For events with more than 50 guests, the catering company must provide serving staff on site. Stockholm University does not provide its own service staff.

Conference venues at Campus Albano

Campus Albano offers conference and meeting venues for seminars, workshops and smaller conferences.

The Pärlan conference room

Up to 80 people in theatre-style seating.

Alternative seating arrangements:

  • 32 people in classroom layout
  • 48 people at round tables.

The venue is not equipped for hybrid meetings.

The venue includes a terrace that may be used at no extra cost.

Pärlan. Photo: Stockholm University

Pricing for Pärlan

  • Half day (08.00–12.00 or 13.00–17.00): SEK 2,655 excluding VAT
  • Full day (08.00–17.00): SEK 5,310 excluding VAT

Pärlan includes:

  • data projector
  • hearing loop
  • Wi-Fi
  • two handheld microphones
  • two headsets
  • flip chart.

Conference rooms in Albano House 3

House 3 has three rooms for meetings, seminars and workshops.

  • 4204 – up to 56 people in classroom layout. Can be booked for a half day (08.00–12.00) or full day (13.00–17.00)
  • 4205 – up to 40 people in classroom layout
  • 4208 – up to 16 people around a U-shaped table. The venue is not equipped for hybrid meetings.

The rooms include:

  • two projectors
  • two projection screens
  • two height-adjustable whiteboards
  • control panel
  • sound system and speakers
  • two headsets
  • camera for Zoom meetings
  • camera for hybrid meetings
  • document camera
  • hearing loop
  • Wi-Fi.

The room includes:

  • display screen
  • Wi-Fi.

See the conference rooms

4204. Photo: Stockholm University

4205. Photo: Stockholm University

4208. Photo: Stockholm University

Lounge and refreshments

The conference area in House 3 includes a lounge with seating for approximately 40 guests. The lounge can be booked free of charge together with a conference room and is suitable for coffee breaks and workshops.

The conference area has keypad entry. An access code will be sent by email a few days before the conference.

The organiser is responsible for ordering catering.

There are restaurants and cafés nearby, including Proviant and Fågelängen in Albanova.

Additional conference services

Akademikonferens offers services for conferences and events but does not book the university’s venues.

Examples of services:

  • registration and payments
  • participant services
  • hotel recommendations and transport

Contact Akademikonferens for a quote:

info@akademikonferens.se

Phone: 08-563 664 00

Getting here

Aula Magna, Campus Frescati

Aula Magna is located close to public transport. The nearest stop is Universitetet, served by the underground, Roslagsbanan and several bus routes.

  • Main entrance – Universitetsgången 11
  • Entrance for cars and taxis – Frescativägen 6.
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Frescati Campus.

Campus Albano

The conference venues at Campus Albano are located close to public transport, including buses, the underground and Roslagsbanan.

  • Pärlan conference room – House 1, Floor 6, Albanovägen 26
  • Building 3 – Albanovägen 29.
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Albano Campus.

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Last updated: 2026-05-22

Source: Property Management Office