Panels, Presentations & Fireside Chats

Maxwell's fireplaces and bookcases are perfect backdrops for your fireside chats, panels, comedy sets, and lectures. Maxwell has hosted regular company offsites for Fortune 100 companies, live podcast recordings for Open to Debate, Raging Moderates, The Free Press, UATX, panels for Meta, Spotify, Glamour, Catalyst software, and many more.

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Where Ideas Come to Life

There's something about Maxwell that makes the best conversations happen. Maybe it's the way our hand-painted wallpaper creates intimacy, or how our custom furnishings invite guests to lean in and listen. Whatever it is, Maxwell transforms from a beautiful space into a catalyst for meaningful exchange.

Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. When shows like this choose Maxwell for their live recordings, they're not just booking a venue—they're tapping into an environment where thoughtful discourse thrives.

Built for Every Kind of Intellectual Exchange

Our spaces adapt to your vision. The Grand Room, with its capacity for 150 standing guests, transforms into a lecture hall where industry leaders share insights with captivated audiences. The Garden Room becomes an intimate setting for fireside chats where natural light creates the perfect atmosphere for authentic conversation.

The Explorers Room, with its cozy hot air balloon basket bar and hand-painted Galapagos wallpaper, sets the stage for those after-panel discussions where the real magic happens. And our two-floor library? It's where speakers retreat between sessions, where podcasters prep their next segment, where ideas percolate.

The Maxwell Difference for Corporate Events

Fortune 100 companies choose Maxwell for their offsites because we understand that the best business happens when people feel at home. Our fully equipped chef's kitchens mean your team can break bread together. Our multiple gathering spaces let conversations flow naturally from formal presentations to informal networking.

Since our opening in April of 2023 we've hosted numerous events, including a Chanel Photoshoot, CAA's Tony's Party, Tommy Hilfiger, The New York Times, Andy Roddick & One White Street, Spotify, Netflix, Anna Wintour with Jonathan Cohen, Matt Damon with Elevate to name a few—each event adding to Maxwell's reputation as a place where significant conversations happen.

Technology That Works, Not Shows Off

Maxwell's AV setup is designed to disappear. Clean, integrated technology that supports your content without becoming the focus. Whether you're recording a podcast, hosting a panel, or presenting to your board, our tech infrastructure works seamlessly in the background.

We've learned that the best presentations happen when speakers feel supported, not overwhelmed. Our team ensures every technical detail is handled so you can focus on what matters: the ideas you're sharing and the connections you're making.

The Art of Hosting Intellectual Gatherings

What makes Maxwell special isn't just our spaces—it's our understanding of how great conversations unfold. We've hosted everything from intimate think-tank discussions to large-scale corporate presentations, and we've learned that the best events happen when the venue itself becomes part of the conversation.

Our custom upholstered furniture invites guests to stay and engage. Our carefully curated lighting creates the right mood for different types of discussions. Our kitchens become gathering points where speakers and attendees connect over shared meals.

Book a tour and discover how Maxwell's unique combination of intimacy and sophistication creates the perfect backdrop for your next intellectual gathering.

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