Programs & Events

Dynamic Programming Fosters Structured Serendipity

Programming and connection are central to One and Two Discovery Square, even amid the pandemic when most tenants worked from home. The programming helped maintain a sense of community and connectedness during a time of isolation and strengthened associations among tenants.

Interested in hosting an event of your own in a Discovery Square conference space? Submit the form below, and we'll be in touch regarding next steps.

We host weekly and monthly events including: 

Luther College Student Capstone Presentations

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Come by Collaboration Hall on Tuesday, 12/13 to hear Luther College students share their capstone presentations! They will be presenting from 1-3 PM, and all are welcome!

One Discovery Square Study Lock-In

One Discovery Square 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Exams are coming, and sometimes you need a change of scenery! Join us for the first One Discovery Square Lock-In for UMR students! Beginning at 5 pm on Wednesday, December 14th, we'll be transforming the building into a fully outfitted study zone designed to cultivate an awesome experience for you and your colleagues. Full Access […]

Valentines & Black History Movie Night with UMR

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

UMR Students are invited to join in the fun for a themed Movie Night! In keeping with both Valentine's Day and Black History Month, we'll be showing The Photograph. Pizza, beverages, and themed treats will be available for you to enjoy, along with encouraging valentines cards to keep or give to those in your life […]

FREE

TGIM: Waffle Bar

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us in Collaboration Hall for a Waffle Bar from 2-4 pm! Complete with berries, syrup, whipped cream, and more - it's the perfect way to boost your day. Stay a while and mingle with colleagues, share your valentine's plans, and talk shop with industry experts!

FREE

Big Thoughts on the Big Screen

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Grab your lunch, a buddy, and your thinking cap, and meet us in Collaboration Hall from noon until 2 pm! We'll be showing a variety of talks on the Big Screen to spark creative conversation about a theme. February's theme is Heart Health, and we'll be sharing big ideas from: C. Noel Bairey Merz -The […]

FREE

Midday Music

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Science tells us there is no end to the benefits of mental breaks and music! We couldn't agree more. Stimulate your brain while you take a break and network with the movers and shakers in the biotech industry. Join us in Collaboration Hall from 11 am until 1 pm each month as we feature some […]

FREE

Tacos & TED Talks | Big Thoughts on the Big Screen

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us for a FREE TACO BAR and some big thoughts on the big screen in Collaboration Hall. This month we'll focus on some of the big ideas happening in bio-tech around diagnostics, bedside treatments, and collaboration! Carl June: A "living drug" that could change the way we treat cancer Daniel Kraft: The pharmacy of the […]

FREE

March Madness at Discovery Square!

One Discovery Square 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

March Madness returns with our annual bracket pool! There's a multitude of ways to win including our infamous Bracket Buster for the lowest score, Underdog bonuses for those whose lower-seeded team upends their rival, and a whole host of round-by-round prizes to keep things interesting.  Whether you play your bracket as a super fan or […]

FREE

TGIM: Pi Day

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Join us in Collaboration Hall from 2-4 pm to celebrate the most magical of all numbers! We've brought in pies from Grandma's Kitchen and encourage you to grab a slice, stay a while, mingle with colleagues, and talk shop with industry experts! Pies include: Chocolate Silk Lemon Meringue Strawberry Rhubarb Apple Caramel Nut Crunch

FREE

Midday Music: Tim Dallman

Collaboration Hall 202 4th St SW, Rochester, MN

Science tells us there is no end to the benefits of mental breaks and music! We couldn’t agree more. Stimulate your brain while you take a break and network with the movers and shakers in the biotech industry. Join us in Collaboration Hall from 11 am until 1 pm as we feature local singer-songwriter Tim Dallman.

FREE

Iftar with Rochester Muslim Community Circle

Two Discovery Square 209 5th St SW, Rochester, MN

Discovery Square is pleased to be partnering with the Rochester Muslim Community Circle during Ramadan in a community Iftar series! RMCC invites you to celebrate Ramadan by coming together for a weekly iftar potluck! Registration is required for this event and contributions to the meal are welcome. Break you fast in community at sundown each […]

$5 – $10

Golden Egg Hunt

In April we are excited to bring back our popular Golden Egg Hunt! Eggs will be hidden around Discovery Square and feature an array of prizes! New eggs will be hidden each Monday to keep the hunt fresh. Keep your eyes open for some extra sparkle in your day, for the entire month of April. 

FREE

Space and Services to Make Your Next Event a Success

Planning an event? Common spaces at One and Two Discovery Square are available for tenants to use. With catering from Café Steam and professional event-planning support, your event is sure to be a success. 

Collaboration and Event Spaces in One Discovery Square Include

BREAKOUT AREAS

Collaboration Hall
2nd Floor Area
Outside Patio
3rd Floor Area

CONFERENCE ROOMS

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Coming in Two Discovery Square! A full-service training center with 100-person capacity.