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Conference Space Rentals

The Learning Concourse in the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning is located within Toronto’s Discovery District. It serves as a state-of-the art meeting, learning and collaboration space for SickKids staff, as well, as our community partners. The space includes a 250-seat state-of-the-art auditorium and a two-story window encased gallery, as well as, smaller multi-functional meeting and congregation space equipped for local and virtual event opportunities.

Spread across two floors and supported by experienced onsite audio visual, catering and event management professionals, our meeting spaces are flexible and can support various layouts and can accommodate up to 250 people. Our space is well equipped to host conferences, educational and training seminars, symposiums and recognition events.

To learn more about our conference and meeting spaces, please preview our room descriptions and services section.

Room Descriptions

Our rooms are specifically designed to optimize training, meeting and social events. They have:

  • Ergonomic furniture for comfortable seating
  • High quality air ventilation
  • Premium acoustic control
  • Strategic positioning for meeting various user needs

Expand the sections below to learn about each space.

Location

2nd and 3rd Floor

Space size

352 sq. m

Capacity

250 (Theatre Style – fixed seating)

Audio Visual Capabilities

  • 3 Projection Screens
  • Confidence Monitors
  • Personal Push-to-Talk microphones
  • Video Conferencing

Location

2nd Floor

Space size

217 sq. m

Capacity

  • 244 (Reception)
  • 114 (Theatre Style)
  • 88 (Banquet)

Audio Visual Capabilities

2 LCD Screens

Location

3rd Floor

Space size

111 sq. m

Capacity

56 (Theatre Style- fixed seating)

Audio Visual Capabilities

  • 3 LCD Screens
  • Confidence Monitors
  • Personal Push-to-Talk microphones
  • Video Conferencing

Location

2nd Floor

Space size

114 sq. m

Capacity

75 (Theatre Style)

Audio Visual Capabilities

2 Projection Screens

Location

2nd Floor

Space size

114 sq. m

Capacity

  • 75 (Theatre Style)
  • 35(Theatre Style, divided)

Audio Visual Capabilities

  • 2 Projection Screens
  • 1 LCD Screen
  • Video Conferencing

Location

3rd Floor

Space size

114 sq. m

Capacity

  • 75 (Theatre Style)
  • 35(Theatre Style, divided)

Audio Visual Capabilities

  • 2 Projection Screens
  • 1 LCD Screen
  • Video Conferencing

Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located in the main lobby, 2nd floor and 3rd floor of the Learning Concourse. AEDs are available for public use and have proven to significantly increase the chances of survival for adults who have experienced sudden cardiac arrest.

Audio Visual Services

The Learning Concourse features state-of-the-art audio-visual technologies including stunning high-definition monitor displays and permanently installed projection screens. Several of the spaces also feature video conferencing ability to increase communication capabilities between professionals on site, in the community or around the world. Our highly skilled onsite audio-visual team will provide exceptional service to help address your audio-visual needs.

Catering

Catering is provided by SickKids Terrace Catering. Our expert chefs and caterers will work with you to provide a variety of nutritionally sound refreshment and meal options, all prepared onsite, specific to the dietary needs and palates of our guests.

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Please complete this form to get more information on availability and cost of renting spaces in the Learning Concourse, located in the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning.

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