Joe C Thompson Conference Center
Austin, TX 78712 United States Get Directions
The Thompson Conference Center (TCC) at the University of Texas at Austin stands as one of Central Texas’s most respected venues for professional education, civic engagement, and business convenings. Located on the university’s northeastern edge—just minutes from the Texas State Capitol, downtown Austin, and the thriving UT Innovation Corridor—TCC serves as a dynamic hub for conferences, symposia, leadership trainings, and community partnerships that reflect the city’s reputation as a center for knowledge and collaboration.
Designed to foster connection and learning, the Thompson Conference Center offers a range of flexible meeting rooms, classrooms, and auditoriums equipped with advanced audiovisual technology, high-speed connectivity, and dedicated technical support. The facility’s layout accommodates events of all scales, from intimate workshops and executive roundtables to statewide conventions such as the LATINA Style Business Series – Texas Edition 2025. The largest rooms seat several hundred attendees and can be reconfigured for breakout sessions, networking lunches, or vendor exhibitions.
TCC’s setting within the University of Texas campus enhances its academic and cultural appeal. Surrounded by landmarks such as the LBJ Presidential Library, the Blanton Museum of Art, and the Texas Memorial Museum, the center provides a professional yet inspiring environment that links education with enterprise. Ample parking, accessible facilities, and nearby hotels make it convenient for visiting professionals and conference guests. The center also offers onsite catering options through UT’s hospitality partners, emphasizing fresh, locally sourced menus designed for corporate and community gatherings alike.