Convention Center

◆◇◆ NOTICE ◆◇◆

Due to a review of facility operations, changes have been made to the method of operation. Please refer to the link for details.

The reservation system, which had been suspended since Saturday, March 22nd, has resumed accepting reservation applications from 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10th.
We sincerely apologize for keeping you waiting for so long and for any inconvenience incurred.
We kindly ask for your patience until the reservation system reopens.

◆◇◆ About the Facility ◆◇◆

This Center was established to serve as a base for educational and research activities at the University of Osaka, such as symposiums, lectures, and research seminars, and as a base for disseminating information for the local community about public lectures and discussion events, etc.

[Osaka University Convention Center Regulations]

Osaka University Convention Center Regulations
Detailed Regulations for the Use of Osaka University Convention Center

◆◇◆ Rooms and Facilities Information ◆◇◆

For information on each room and facility, please click here.

◆◇◆ Information on the Convention Center ◆◇◆

[Purposes for Use]

The hall may be used for the following purposes.
1. Lectures, public lectures, etc., for educational purposes
2. Lectures, research seminars, etc., for academic research purposes
3. Any activities considered to contribute to the development of education and research at the University of Osaka
4. Conferences, events, etc. hosted by the university
5. Other events deemed appropriate by the head of the Property Management Division
Please note that the use of the facilities for religious, political, or profit-making activities is prohibited.
In addition, extracurricular activities and events organized by students are not permitted in the Center.

[Opening Hours]

9:00 - 20:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

*If you wish to use the facility outside of the above hours, please submit an “Out-of-hours Request Form” after completing your reservation.
*Even with the form, we do not accept request of using the facility before 8:30 am nor after 8:00pm.

[How to make a reservation]

Please make a reservation through the reservation system.
If you wish to use the facility outside of the above hours, etc., please submit the appropriate request form from the documents listed below.

Reservation Period
Until March 31, 2026
*For reservations from April 2026 onwards, please contact the Osaka University Hall Office.

Click here to make a reservation

Documents to be submitted
*Please make sure to submit the appropriate document at least 2 weeks prior to the date of use. (Excluding requests for receipt issuance)
- “Out-of-Hours Request Form” - for using the facility out of hours (other than 9:00-17:00)
- Memorandum for piano use – for using the piano (MO Hall)
- Request for invoice, etc., issuance – Quote, invoice, and receipt must be accompanied

　 　⇒ Please click here to submit.

Notes
*Please make sure to check the following before making a reservation.
- The person in charge of use must be a faculty member of the University of Osaka or other person approved by the supervisor for management and administration.
- If an off-campus organization should use the facility, a person within the university must be designated as responsible.
- Reservations cannot be made by students alone.
- Reservations can no longer be made through the reservation system from 7 days before the date of use. If you wish to use the facility, please contact the Osaka University Hall Office.
- Please make a reservation in consideration of the time required for preparation and clean-up.
- Please make sure to return the facility to its original state after use.
- The facility is not fully soundproofed, so if you are concerned about noise coming from other rooms due to lectures, concerts, etc., please make reservations for all the rooms, for example.

[Usage Fees]

A fee is required for the following uses of the Osaka University Convention Center.
Please make sure to pay the fee to the designated bank account (indicated in the receipt email of your reservation application) at least three days prior to the date of use.
*Bank transfer in advance is the only payment method we accept.
(a) When used by an off-campus organization, etc.
(b) When used for holding an event jointly by off-campus organizations, etc., and the university (department)
(c) When used for alumni reunions or by graduates, etc.
Please note that if you use lighting and sound system, etc., in the MO Hall, a separate fee for equipment operation and management will be required in addition to the facility usage fee.
Please contact the Convention Center Office for details about the fees for the use of the lighting and sound system, etc.

● Off-campus organizations: Organizations operated without the university’s funds.
(e.g.) Specific affiliated companies, affiliated companies, related public interest corporations, etc. (corporations, public interest incorporated associations, general incorporated associations, specified nonprofit corporations, etc.)

For cancellation policy, click here.

▼ (a) When used by off-campus organizations, etc.

▼ (b) (c) When used jointly by off-campus organizations, etc. and the university (department)

[Rules and Regulations for Use]

1) Please note that there are no smoking areas on the premises.
2) As a general rule, eating and drinking are prohibited on the premises (except in the South Lobby).
Please note that food and beverages are permitted inside the Center only if you have made a request to do so on the reservation form.
Please make sure to take your empty containers and rubbish home with you. The organizers will be responsible for cleaning up any food/drink spills.

Please drink water and have meals as necessary.
3) Please do not post any notices except on bulletin boards, and do not pin anything on the walls, etc.
4) Only designated persons are permitted to operate the MO Hall equipment, so please follow the instructions of the Center when using it.
5) If you move any equipment in the room, please return it to its original state.
6) When using the MO Hall, please arrange a sensible schedule in careful consideration of the opening hours and equipment, etc., of the Center.
7) If any equipment or loaned items are damaged, defaced, or lost, please report it to the Convention Center Office.
8) Please ask participating visitors to use public transportation for arrival.

◆◇◆ Floor Plan ◆◇◆

Please click here for the floor plan. (Click here for English)

◆◇◆ Access ◆◇◆

1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871

- Take the Hankyu Senri Line and get off at Kitasenri Station. Walk approx. 30 minutes to the east.
- Take the Osaka Monorail bound and get off at “Handai-Byoinmae (Osaka University Hospital)” Station. Walk approx. 10 minutes to the southwest.
- Take the Hankyu Bus or Kintetsu Bus and get off at “Handai-Honbumae (Osaka University Headquarters)” Stop. Walk approx. 3 minutes to the south.

◆◇◆ Contact◆◇◆

Convention Center Office
TEL: 06-6879-7171 (ext. Suita 7171)
E-mail: convention-c@office.osaka-u.ac.jp

Property Administration Section, Property Management Division, Department of Finance
TEL: 06-6879-4969 (ext. Suita 4969)
Email: zaimu-sisan-unei@office.osaka-u.ac.jp