One Rotary Center | Meetings & Events

Situated in the heart of Evanston, Illinois, right in the heart of Chicago’s North Shore, One Rotary Center is a premier commercial property that has quickly become one of the most accommodating, sought-after destinations for meetings and events in the Midwest region.

In addition to state-of-the-art interpretation and technological functionalities fit for the ever-evolving way we conduct business, the 18-story building is a marvel in and of itself. Designed at the hand of the brilliant architect, George Schipporeit, who is responsible for Chicago’s beloved Lake Point Tower, One Rotary Center boasts both unique design and a breathtaking vantage point, offering its visitors an enchanting glance at sweeping city skyline views and beautiful Lake Michigan.

Conference Room 1AB at One Rotary Place. Photo of a large conference room with a podium, projector, and screen.

Rich In Culture

Rich with the culture and history of its namesake’s organization, One Rotary Center is home to Rotary International, an international service organization founded in 1905. Step into the lobby to find yourself immersed in an exhibit featuring the organization’s work to promote peace, improve literacy, and its success towards the eradication of polio worldwide. Illustrated and informative exhibits continue near the entrance to the conference center.

STATE OF THE ART

Today, the spacious center leads the way in offering fully-equipped, state-of-the-art spaces and capabilities for a wide variety of safe, COVID-compliant gatherings including meetings, events, seminars, screenings, panel discussions, corporate gatherings and more. One Rotary Center houses fully-functional, well-designed meeting spaces and conference rooms, a spacious annex, rooftop and auditorium on property. Enjoy the ease of a fully adaptable and accommodating space for your next function.

LEED GOLD CERTIFIED

One Rotary Center is LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (2012 and 2017) for reducing water consumption, improving indoor air quality and optimizing energy efficiency performance. For eleven consecutive years, the center has also received the Energy Star™ Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for energy-efficient products and practices including our occupancy sensors for lighting and HVAC and an EnergySmart Roof system on the annex.