Conference Center
On March 10, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in response to Coronavirus COVID-19. In an effort to comply with the Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations, the Estes Conference Center is closed to the public. We will consider holding rentals once North Carolina has reached phase 3 of Governor Cooper’s 3-part plan to reopen the state. During this time, we are exploring extended and increased sanitation and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of our renters.
If you are interested in a rental in the latter part of the year, please feel free to complete a booking request form at the bottom of this page.
Welcome to the Estes Conference Center
The meeting wing of the Stead Center is named the E. Harvey Estes Conference Center (ECC), in honor of E. Harvey Estes, M.D., who oversaw the Duke University PA Program in 1969 and is credited with propagating the PA concept across the nation.
Main lobby of building and view of the courtyard, located directly behind the building and accessible from the lobby as well as the conference room.
ECC Information
The ECC is a meeting space conveniently located just off I-40 at 1121 Slater Road in Durham, NC. The space features a large conference room, a boardroom, reception areas in the lobby, and a private courtyard. Our typical hours of operation are from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Capacity and AV:
The Boardroom
- Large conference table with seating for 8-10;
- Wall mounted 60″ television, HDMI capable;
- Wifi available
The Conference room:
- seats 75 theater style, with no tables
- seats 48-56 conference style, with existing round tables
- seats 30 at classroom tables, with existing rectangular tables; up to 48 if additional nine tables are rented.
- AV: LCD Projector and screen, video conferencing, 6 table top microphones
- Wifi available
Conference room rental includes a podium, tables and table linens. Existing table options include up to eight round tables and/or up to fifteen rectangular tables, allowing for a variety of configurations to fit your needs. If your needs require a larger classroom style, additional tables can be rented for an additional fee.
Rates
| Board Room | Conference Room | |||
| Non Profit & Government Groups | Corporate Groups | Non Profit & Government Groups | Corporate Groups | |
| Hourly | $25 | $45 | $75 | $125 |
| Half day | $100 | $150 | $300 | $400 |
| Full day | $200 | $300 | $500 | $650 |
All room rentals are subject to a 20% service fee, but no sales tax. Payment is accepted by check only. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remainder due on the day of the meeting.
Booking
If you have questions, please reach out to us at meetings@ncapa.org or call us at 919-479-1995. To request a rental, call us or fill out the form below, and send it to meetings@ncapa.org.
Address: 1121 Slater Road | Durham, NC 27703 | Directions