IET Birmingham: Austin Court

The Day Delegate Rate is £65.94 per person including VAT (£54.95 plus VAT). This package includes room hire, flipchart, screen, data projector, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee and pastries on arrival, mid-morning and mid-afternoon tea/coffee breaks with biscuits, hot and cold finger buffet lunch, and iced water throughout the day.

The Crompton Room (Business space) is 12 meters long and 5 meters wide, suitable for boardroom style meetings and highly adaptable for different seating layouts. Based on event quotes, it can accommodate cabaret style setups for groups ranging from small meetings to larger conferences, with flexibility for presentations and team meetings.

The space includes LCD screens, data projector, and complimentary Wi-Fi as standard. Advanced AV systems are available with professional technical support. The venue can accommodate presentation requirements with HDMI laptop connections and has 6 double power sockets for additional equipment needs.

Events typically run from 9:00am to 5:00pm based on most bookings. Setup access is available from 8:00am for events requiring preparation time. The venue coordinator office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5pm.

Beyond the standard DDR package, the venue can provide hot fork buffet lunch, welcome coffee service, and mid-afternoon coffee breaks. Tea and coffee stations can be made available throughout the day, and both catered and non-catered options are offered depending on requirements.

The Crompton Room features exposed oak beams, high ceilings, and attractive casement windows providing natural light and tranquil views onto the landscaped courtyard. Located in a stunning listed building in Birmingham's Brindleyplace district with canal views, it combines original architectural character with modern amenities.

Based on venue communications, availability can be limited on specific dates, with the venue sometimes unable to accommodate requests. Contact should be made through the Sales and Events Coordinator at +44 (0)121 600 7514 or via ietvenues.co.uk for availability checks and booking procedures.

The venue emphasizes full accessibility for events and takes health and well-being seriously, asking anyone feeling unwell (particularly with respiratory symptoms) not to attend. The historic building has been transformed with contemporary amenities while maintaining its heritage character.

The main contact is the Sales and Events Coordinator at +44 (0)121 600 7514, with mobile +44 (0)7803252998. The venue is located at IET Birmingham: Austin Court, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham B1 2NP. Office hours for coordination are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5pm.

The venue can accommodate multi-day events, with examples including 2-day conferences and week-long consultation sessions. For extended bookings, rooms can be secured overnight, and flexible arrangements are made for different daily requirements including morning-only or full-day sessions.