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Big (500+) auditoriums to host conferences/talks

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Can you suggest some big auditoriums in Pune that have a capacity of 500+, and that are used for hosting conferences/presentations/talks?

I am aware of the commercial ones - Bal Gandharva Ranga Mandir, Tilak Smarak Mandir, Yashwant Rao Chavan Natya Griha, Nehru Memorial Hall. Please don't add them as answers.

I am specifically looking at educational/research institutions and large companies that have such facilities.

(e.g. Persistent System's Dewang Mehta Auditorium, IUCAA's Auditorium --> However DO NOTE THAT both these have a capacity of less than 500)

asked 04 Mar '10, 14:39

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Ganesh Kala Kreeda is an amazing place to hold an event.

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answered 05 Mar '10, 07:06

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+1, that is a good place.

(07 Mar '10, 14:29) nik ♦
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Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Aundh Baner Rd. Do they have a auditorium large enough? I believe it can be a good venue.

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answered 05 Mar '10, 07:48

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Vishwakarma Institute of technology auditorium.. air conditioned..and around five hundred capacity.

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answered 05 Mar '10, 07:09

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I am not sure if the VIT audi can hold 500+ people

(07 Mar '10, 11:57) Arati Halbe
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Why not make it BIG Weightlifting stadium of Balewadi is 1200 seater.

http://cygpune2008.com/sports-venues/venue-weightlifting.php

If you want more, badminton can take upto 3500 ;)

Apart from these Symbiosis Vishwabhawan is also around 700+ seater

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answered 05 Mar '10, 07:12

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Rohit - Is this the Symbiosis near Range Hills? If not which one?

(05 Mar '10, 09:49) Amit Paranjape ♦♦

This one is at SB Road.

(14 Mar '10, 12:21) Rohit11
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Let's look at the criteria:

  • Can deal with the weather cusp in October: end of monsoon, beginning of October heat
  • Ample parking
  • Allows good flow of attendees
  • Service entrances
  • Supports catering: Tea/Snacks, Lunch, Tea/Snacks
  • Can accommodate VIP security (preparing for a wildly successful event :-)
  • Entry can be effectively restricted (too distracting if people keep going in-out)
  • TED stage and technology guidelines can be met
  • As eco-friendly as possible
  • Can accommodate 350-1000 guests IN the ENCLOSED Area
  • As refreshingly unconventional as possible
  • Low ambient noise or good sound-proofing
  • Can accommodate outdoor crowd OUTSIDE the ENCLOSED Area

I don't know if i have missed/violated any of TED venue criteria.

Given all this, it would be fabulous if we could hold it outdoors, in a natural setting, somewhat remote (we can bus people there to reduce carbon footprint) etc. There are loads of such spots around the city.

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answered 05 Mar '10, 07:25

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COEP (Govt. College of Engg. Pune) Auditorium is great for such events. I believe it is about 700+ capacity. Good soundproofing and technical support.

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answered 05 Mar '10, 07:44

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Hemant - Can you confirm the seating capacity? I thought it was much smaller. Thanks.

(05 Mar '10, 09:49) Amit Paranjape ♦♦

I passed out some 20 years back. Had been to college only for few hours last month. Someone recently passed out has to confirm this. I will try and get hold of one and publish.

(05 Mar '10, 14:44) Hemant Sathe
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SCMHRD has a good one .. ICC also has one i think

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answered 05 Mar '10, 11:23

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Devang mehta auditorium in persistent systems is the best auditorium with a capacity to hold 350 people

Yashwantrao sabagruh is also a option

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answered 05 Mar '10, 12:11

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Symbiosis international school, Viman nagar has a nice auditorium for such events. But I am not sure about its seating capacity. My guess is it would be around 400-500. And it has ample parking space.

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answered 05 Mar '10, 12:23

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Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies SIMS near Range Hills - not too far, not too close from the city. Not sure about the capacity, but looks big enough for a corporate event.

P.S.- Seminar/Conference Hall: 75.74349442 sqm mentioned on their website.

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answered 06 Mar '10, 14:25

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