Tempe
Big ideas. Better backdrops. That's Tempe.
The best meetings don't stay in the meeting room. They spill onto rooftop lounges, continue over exceptional meals and turn into conversations worth having long after the agenda wraps.
Welcome to Tempe, Arizona, where business meets a city with its own rhythm. Just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Tempe brings together more than 6,900 hotel rooms, distinctive meeting venues and a walkable downtown alive with dining, arts and culture.
Start the morning with a productive session. Spend the afternoon on the water. Raise a glass in the evening with desert views as your backdrop.
From executive retreats to large-scale gatherings, Tempe makes room for big ideas and the moments that bring people together.
Meetings, the Tempe version.
Good Business. Great Company.
9:00 a.m.
Big ideas deserve room to grow. With 22,000 square feet of modern meeting and event space near Tempe Town Lake, CLA Connection Center brings fresh energy to corporate gatherings.
1:00 p.m.
Coffee meetings become lunch dates. Lunch turns into dinner plans. With restaurants, patios and local favorites steps apart, downtown Tempe makes connecting beyond the conference room effortless.
6:00 p.m.
Named Yelp's No. 1 Best New Restaurant in America for 2026, Filthy Animal pairs live-fire cooking, dramatic interiors and inventive cocktails for a standout dining experience in downtown Tempe.
Planner tip: Keep your group downtown, where walkable hotels, restaurants and distinctive meeting venues make it easy to build an engaging agenda without complicated transportation logistics.
Out of Office. Into Arizona.
11:00 a.m.
Trade your morning inbox for a mountain view. This iconic downtown hike rewards the climb with sweeping desert panoramas and a fresh perspective before the day's first session.
2:00 p.m.
Towering saguaros. Striking desert landscapes. A setting worth gathering for. Just minutes from Tempe, this Sonoran Desert landmark brings Arizona's natural beauty into your group experience.
5:00 p.m.
Who says team building needs four walls? Take your group kayaking or paddleboarding or simply enjoy waterfront views with the city skyline as your backdrop.
Planner tip: Give attendees a change of scenery with an outdoor group activity or desert-inspired reception, scheduling around seasonal temperatures to make the experience as comfortable as it is memorable.
Beyond the Ballroom
11:00 a.m.
Art, architecture and waterfront views set the scene. With distinctive event spaces overlooking Tempe Town Lake, this cultural landmark gives receptions and group celebrations a setting of their own.
2:00 p.m.
Business meets beautiful design. From contemporary conference spaces to rooftop cocktails at Lucero, the Omni brings elevated hospitality and a downtown address to meetings of every kind.
7:00 p.m.
Golf after dark? Absolutely. At one of the nation's few fully illuminated golf courses, groups can tee off beneath the Arizona sky, then gather for drinks and dining.
Planner tip: Make your closing event part of the destination experience by reserving nighttime golf or a waterfront reception in advance, giving attendees one more reason to remember Tempe.
Reframe What Meetings Can Be In Tempe
Breathtaking desert views await. Reach out today to start planning.
Contact information:
MeetingInTempe.com
Melora Hathaway
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