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Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center

900 North Glebe Road, Second Floor, Arlington, Virginia 22203
100 Guests

Event Types Welcomed

Corporate Social Events
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats

About

Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center in Arlington, VA is an ideal venue for corporate events, workshops, receptions, and other social events in the area. The venue boasts several technological amenities that help ensure that your event is successful including modern audio-visual technology, wireless internet access, and a high-resolution 20-foot projection screen. Meanwhile, the conference center’s sleek, professional meeting rooms provide the perfect setting for a variety of meetings. Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center is mere blocks from the Metro Station and Interstate 66, meaning that transportation to and from the venue is largely stress-free for guests. Its prime location in the center of the Ballston area is ripe with things to do outside of the event space, as the conference center is very close in proximity to local eateries, shopping areas and local attractions.

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Meeting & Event Spaces

Max Capacity: 100 Guests
Largest Classroom Style: 55
Largest Theatre Style: 90
Largest Seated Reception: 50
Largest Standing Reception: 100
Ballston Room

Ballston Room

• Tiered Classroom • Capacity: 55 • Video Conferencing Capabilities • 2-Projector System with Drop-Down Screens • Microphones • Power Outlets (at seats) • In-Room Computer
  • 1900 Sq. Ft.
Hospitality Zone (Reception/Networking Space)

Hospitality Zone

• Reception Area • Capacity: 40 • This area is included with the Ballston Room booking.
  • 800 Sq. Ft.
East/West Falls Church Room (Setup: Pods of 5 for 50 People)

East/West Falls Church Room

• Multi-Purpose • Capacity: 90 • Max Table Seating: 50 • Video Conferencing Capabilities • Two 98” monitors • In-Room Computer
  • 1250 Sq. Ft.
  • 30 Classroom Style
  • 90 Theatre Style
  • 40 Hollow Square Style
Falls Church Foyer

Falls Church Foyer

• Reception Area • This area is included with the East/West Falls Church Room booking.
East Falls Church Room (Setup: Hollow Square for 20 People)

East Falls Church Room

• Multi-Purpose • Capacity: 39 • Video Conferencing Capabilities • In-Room Computer
  • 625 Sq. Ft.
  • 15 Classroom Style
  • 39 Theatre Style
  • 18 Conference Style
  • 20 Hollow Square Style
West Falls Church Room (Setup: U-Shape for 15 People)

West Falls Church Room

• Multi-Purpose • Capacity: 40 Theatre • Video Teleconferencing • In-Room Computer
  • 625 Sq. Ft.
  • 15 Classroom Style
  • 40 Theatre Style
  • 18 Conference Style
  • 20 Hollow Square Style
Foggy Bottom Room

Foggy Bottom Room

• Tiered Classroom • Capacity: 20 • Video Conferencing Capabilities • Large visualization wall • Power Outlets • Portable White Board • In-Room Computer
  • 1000 Sq. Ft.
Farragut West Room

Farragut West Room

• Conference Room • Capacity: 12 • Video Teleconferencing
  • 300 Sq. Ft.
Vienna Room

Vienna Room

• Conference Room • Capacity: 12 • Video Teleconferencing • In-Room Computer
  • 300 Sq. Ft.
Smithsonian Room

Smithsonian Room

• Conference Room • Capacity: 8
  • 210 Sq. Ft.
McPherson Square Room

McPherson Square Room

• Conference Room • Capacity: 8 • Video Teleconferencing
  • 210 Sq. Ft.
Clarendon Room

Clarendon Room

• Conference Room • Capacity: 6
  • 160 Sq. Ft.

Additional Info:

The following features come standard in all meeting rooms:
  • Dry Erase Surface
  • Phone Line
  • Video Conferencing Capabilities
  • Projection Capabilities
  • Wireless Internet

The following amenities are available upon request at no additional cost:
  • Cocktail Tables
  • Easels
  • Lectern
  • Dry Erase Markers
  • Slide Advancers
  • External Webcams

The following may be provided at an additional cost:
  • Copy/Print Services
  • Flip Charts
  • Parking Validation
  • Table Linens
  • Name badge/Table Tent Service
  • Laptop

Food & Beverage Options

Nearby Restaurants

There are many local dining options in the Ballston area, everything from fast casual to fine dining. Many of these are within walking distance of the Executive Briefing Center.

Catering Options

Food & Beverage Information

The Executive Briefing Center does not have in-house catering services, however, clients are able to arrange those services with any licensed and insured vendor. Vendors must provide a certificate of insurance prior to their provision of service. This is pretty standard and should be an easy request for your preferred vendor. 

The Executive Briefing Center has established relationships with many local caterers; we will gladly provide you with a list of trusted and tested vendors.

Please inquire with the Event Operations Supervisor for additional information.

Accommodations

Featured Amenities

A/V Equipment
Accessible Facilities
Air Conditioning
Bus
Car Charging Station
Chairs
Linens
Near Public Transit
Paid Parking
Tables
Theater Seating
WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

900 North Glebe Road, Second Floor,

Arlington, Virginia 22203

Transportation

Taxi
Bus
Metro
Subway
Lyft
Uber

Nearby Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 15 minutes

Nearby International Airport

Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 30 minutes

Parking

Parking on Site: Yes

Car charging stations: Yes

Things to Know

Catering

Allow licensed caterers upon approval

Must Use In-House Catering: No

External Catering Allowed: Yes

Can Bring In Own Food: Yes

Cultural Catering Available: Yes

Food And Beverage Onsite: No

Do You Offer Tables, Chairs, And Linens?: Yes

Venue Policies

Alcohol Consumption: Yes

Smoking Permitted: No

Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No

Cannabis Consumption: No

ADA Accessible: Yes

Pet Friendly: No

Technology

All basic audio/visual equipment and support (i.e., Wi-Fi, projection, microphones, phone line) are included in the room rental. Clients can provide their laptops or rent an EBC laptop (daily fee).

When booking space at the Executive Briefing Center, onsite technical assistance will be available to help connect your laptop to our in-house projection systems and do basic troubleshooting on EBC equipment, if necessary.

Guest Wi-Fi: Free

Onsite Tech Support: Yes

Wi-Fi In Meeting Space: Yes

Equipment Available On-Site:
  • LCD Projectors
  • Projector Screen
  • Laptops
  • Microphones

Testimonials

“Your dedication and expertise played a vital role in ensuring the success of this conference, and I am sincerely grateful for your hard work. From troubleshooting technical issues to assisting attendees with patience and grace, your commitment to excellence and customer service was evident throughout the entire event. Your professionalism and responsiveness significantly contributed to the smooth flow of the conference, and I am impressed by the level of service you consistently delivered. Thank you for going above and beyond to make our conference a success. Your efforts have not only enhanced the overall experience for participants but have also left a lasting positive impression on our team.”

Azza Jayaprakash (Associate General Counsel (Acquisition & Logistics), DoD Office of the General Counsel)

“The staff at VT executive Briefing center was absolutely excellent-- responsive, helpful, and pleasant to work with. I always got a smiling face or helping hand, which is so helpful for what was a stressful week for me and my team. Also, the flexibility of being able to ship materials/items directly to the venue and even store the materials at the event space a week prior leading up to the actual need, was SO helpful! Lastly, while I was not able to get the names of the additional support crew, everyone was so nice, extremely helpful and willing to step in to support throughout the week.

Julienne Vinson (Vice President, Education Design Lab)

“The staff was extremely helpful and it took a lot of stress off having them there to setup deliveries before I arrived and cleanup when I needed to leave early. We received nothing but positive comments from our employees about how nice the facility was and how easy it was to get setup in the conference rooms!”

Alesha Rusk (Chief Operating Officer, Applied Ocean Sciences)

“The Graduate School LOVES holding events at the EBC. The staff is beyond professional, answering every question and thinking of every possible detail to serve us. We were so pleased at the service we received for our recent reception for Fall 2023 Graduates. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate last-minute capacity changes in a flexible way that made the guests feel welcome, while not breaking our budget. Thank you to the EBC staff for all their warm and welcoming assistance."

Dr. Barbara Hoopes (Associate Dean, Virginia Tech Graduate School)

“I truly enjoyed the opportunity to work with the staff at the Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center. I had been in the space many years ago, and walking in it was if no time had passed - in the best possible ways. The Center gleamed just as I remembered, and yet the technology had been upgraded and was current and incredibly easy to use. Our event went perfectly from start to finish: I had all the information I needed at all times, everything was always ready as planned. It was a pleasure to be in the space, and I look forward to our next opportunity to return!"

Karen Vasquez (Marketing Director, C3 Integrated Solutions)

“Many people don't know the heavy work event coordinators do in the background, but I do, and I know that our event success was due in large part to your efforts."

Christina Houfek (Lead Project Manager, VT-ARC)

"Exceptional service and facility! The EBC team went above and beyond throughout our program and were always willing to support us. The facility is amazing and really is an experience all on its own. I could not be more pleased with both the facility and the service we received. Highly recommended!"

Mallory Tuttle (Virginia Tech)

“I wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks for your team's exceptional hospitality during our recent event at Virginia Tech!! The dedication to providing excellent customer service through servant leadership was evident and greatly appreciated by our entire team. The space was a perfect fit for our needs, offering the right ambiance and facilities that contributed significantly to the success of our event! We were particularly impressed with the efficiency and thoroughness of the tech support team, who were quick to assist us with our needs, ensuring everything ran smoothly.”

Ashley Merly (Program Manager, The Black upStart)

"My organization, The Plan Sponsor University, has held our educational TPSU Program at the Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center in Arlington 2-3 times per year since 2014, having our last in-person Program in February 2020, just a few weeks before most University campuses were closed due to the pandemic. We usually use the tired classroom, Ballston Room, on the second floor which works perfectly, and smaller rooms for our small group discussions. The staff at the Executive Briefing Center is very friendly and professional and makes working with them an easy task. I look forward to working with them again as soon as it is safe to hold in-person meetings again."

Isabella Wagner (TPSU)

"It is always a pleasure to schedule a meeting at the VTEBC! I KNOW that the service will be uniformly responsive and excellent. Lovely, lovely venue; great catering options; superior staff; super location -- what's not to love!"

Laurie Good (Virginia Tech)

"Outstanding service. The modern clean facilities were perfect for our event and we love the location. Everyone in the group said the venue was fantastic. We really appreciate that you do not require catering which makes your venue affordable for us a non-profit. We hope to see you soon!"

Doug Anderson (Red Cross)

"The VT Executive Briefing Center provides an ideal venue for a hybrid conference experience--a professional, comfortable meeting space equipped with seamless videoconferencing technology and a top-notch support staff ready to assist at every turn. The location made for an outstanding return to in-person academic gatherings in a way that easily included our colleagues around the world who participated remotely. We look forward to returning next year!"

Barbara Lockee (Virginia Tech)

"The staff were extremely responsive, detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and great to work with. They made multiple adjustments to the original agreement based on our requests."

Bao Lee (APLU)

"I've rated everything a 10, but while everything was very good, the people are exceptional. I need to give them an 11! … Again, the people were fantastic. Many things happened without my direct involvement (catering came, food was set out, and then cleaned up!!!), which is such a relief during an event. This was our first event at EBC but will not be our last."

Dennis Grove (CPES, Virginia Tech)

"From pre-planning to finish, the Virginia Tech team provided exceptional service and went above and beyond our expectations in delivering a seamless experience in helping us to plan our event, no matter how many changes we had each day."

Anne Le (AES)

“The staff there were all extremely helpful in setting up our event, even as last minute needs came up. We truly appreciate your willingness to work with us, listen to our needs, and be flexible and innovative. We felt very comfortable there, and our event was excellent, due to your help and support.”

Julie Kaplan (Embedded Counselor for the Greater Washington Area, Virginia Tech Cook Counseling Center)

“The students with whom I interacted were all, to a person, absolutely fantastic. Their helpfulness and kindness and patience made this entire experience were an integral part of what made hosting this meeting here so much less stressful than any meeting I've hosted onsite at our own facilities.”

Kristina Ogilvie (Administrative Business Analyst, American Red Cross)

Services

Continuing and Professional Education:

CPE works closely with the Executive Briefing Center to provide comprehensive conference and meeting planning services supporting workshops, training programs and conferences. Expertise includes providing academic, government, corporate, and professional organizations with program implementation, registration, contract management, site support logistics, and fiscal administration. Continuing and Professional Education’s faculty and staff have extensive experience convening organizations and leaders to plan and implement projects.

CPE Services Include:
  • Catering Management
  • Online Registration and Fee Collection
  • Procurement of Lodging Accommodations and Contract Management
  • Budget Development and Reconciliation
  • Managing Sponsor Agreements, Benefits, and Correspondence
  • Select Marketing Services such as Website Development and Promotional Item Procurement

Executive Briefing Center

When booking space at the Executive Briefing Center there will always be onsite event staff who will be there to greet you when you arrive and assist with connecting your laptop to our house projection systems. The onsite staff are also there to assist with directing any catering deliveries to their designated areas and answer any questions throughout your meeting.

 

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