The 240 – TCS Conference Center is open weekdays from 6A-6p.  Events taking place outside that timeframe may incur additional building operational charges. Please see After Hours and Weekend Event Approval and Payment section for more information.

Cancellations and changes should be emailed to tcsconferencecenter@cels.anl.gov at least three business days in advance of weekday meetings, and four business days in advance of off-hour meetings. Failure to notify tcsconferencecenter@cels.anl.gov for cancellations on off-hour meetings, may result in a cancellation fee.

For events held on weekends or afterhours, facility management requires advance payment and at least 8 weeks notice prior to events. As a reminder, 240 is not an Argonne owned building. Argonne does not control this policy. Events held in 240 must comply with the facility management’s policies.

If AV assistance is required, please create a calendar event in Outlook.
Do NOT forward room Outlook request.

• Type in room number in the location line.
• Add “AV Support Services” to the attendee list.
• Include the meeting’s AV requirements in the body of the calendar invite.

Please submit requests at least three business days prior to the start of the meeting.

For meetings starting at or before 8am or ending after 5pm, or other premium services, we require a project code.

Each room in the conference center is equipped with a multiple data port enabling access via a CAT 6 cable. Additionally, wireless access is available throughout the TCS Conference Center.

ARGONNE-GUEST Wireless Guest registration

Connect to ARGONNE-GUEST SSID

• Open the list of available wireless SSIDs on your device.

• Select Argonne-guest SSID

• Your device should automatically detect the need to register.

• If not, open a browser and go to: http://wifi.anl.gov

• You may get a SSL certificate warning. This is okay.

• The logon screen should appear.

Creating a guest account

• Guests without Argonne credentials will need to create a guest account.

• Select “Register as a Guest” from the portal screen.

• Fill out the information.

• The next screen displays your Username and Password. Save this

information for future use. This information will also be sent to the

registered email account.

• Accept the Acceptable Use Policy.

• You are now connected to the wireless guest network.

• You will need to create a new account after 1 week.

Log on with Argonne credentials

• If you are an Argonne employee, you can skip the registration process

and use your Argonne email and AD password to log on.

• Accept the Acceptable Use Policy.

• You are now connected to the wireless guest network.

• You will only need to re-logon every 6 months..

• Final set-ups are due to tcsconferencecenter@cels.anl.gov one week prior to event. (Set-up options)

• Furniture may ONLY be moved by the facility management team. Contact tcsconferencecenter@cels.anl.gov or 2-1534 with requests.

• Use of tape on walls and doors is prohibited.

• Exit doors and aisles must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Sodexo handles rentals of round tables, chairs for events and poster displays. Contact Sodexo for more information and pricing for these services.

Sodexo
Argonne Guest House
Kathy Dangles
Phone: (630) 252-2010
Email: dangles@anl.gov

• Notification of catering is required at time of reservation.
• The sponsoring group is responsible for all catering arrangements.
• Sponsoring group or caterer is responsible for clean up (except trash removal).
• All coffee pots, crockpots, tea kettles, etc. used in the conference center must be plugged into wall outlets. Do not use extension cords or power strips.
• Open flames and sternos are not allowed without prior approval to the facility management team.
• Outside caterers must have a Certificate of Insurance on file with the facility management company.

The preferred caterers for 240 – TCS Conference Center events are the following:

Sodexo
Argonne Guest House
Kathy Dangles
Phone: (630) 252-2010
Email: dangles@anl.gov

Ali’s Catering LLC
Michelle Pollos
Email: michelle@aliscatering.net
Ali Tucker
Email: ali@aliscatering.net

Taher
Stephanie Kerber
Phone: (312) 442-2514
Email: argonnechefmgr@taher.com

Alcohol

Alcohol may only be served in the conference center space in accordance with Argonne policy (LMS-POL-63) and notification to the conference center manager at the time of the reservation.  Only the preferred caterers may be used to sell and serve alcohol.

Printing and Signage is handled by Creative Services. Please submit a Vector ticket for printing or signage needs. For placement of outdoor signage around campus, submit a Vector ticket to the Grounds department.

Photography is handled by Creative Services. Submit a Vector ticket for all photo and video needs.

Transportation is handled by the Rigging & Transportation Group. Submit a Vector ticket for your transportation needs.

Use the below steps to ship items to B240 – TCS Conference Center.  Your items will be held in a storage area until the event.  Please ship for arrival three (3) days prior to event start to allow for time to be moved from shipping/receiving to B240.  Please make sure to have your company name and the name and date(s) of the event on the shipping labels.

1. Shipping address:
   • Angie McKay
   • B240 – TCS Conference Center
   • (Name of Event and Event Date(s))
   • Argonne National Laboratory
   • 9700 South Cass Avenue
   • Lemont, IL 60439 USA
2. Send email to tcsconferencecenter@cels.anl.gov with the below details
   • Description and quantity of items being sent (ex: 1 box swag and 1 black exhibit case)
   • Event name and date(s)
   • Date expected to arrive
   • Courier (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.)
   • Tracking information

We cannot process return shipments.  Exhibitor is responsible for making arrangements for items that need to be shipped back.  Attach the pre-paid, return labels to items and leave in the conference center registration room.  Email tcsconferencecenter@cels.anl.gov with the date, time, and courier you scheduled the pick-up with.  We will have items moved to B240 dock on the morning of the scheduled pick-up.  The driver will need to call 630-252-0294 when they arrive at B240 east dock for access.

Additional Contact Information:
TCS Conference Center Manager
Angie McKay: 630-252-1534
amckay@anl.gov