2026 NASIG 41st Annual Conference

Conference Dates: June 2-4, 2026

Conference Location: University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union, Madison, Wisconsin.
The Memorial Union provides a welcoming and comfortable environment with accessible facilities, food options and beautiful lake views!. Explore more information about the Memorial Union and Madison.

Conference Accommodation/Hotel: 2026 will be a slight departure from previous in-person conferences with conference activities and lodging being in separate locations. NASIG has secured hotel block rates at the following two hotels.

• The Graduate 
  Room Rate: $199.00/night plus taxes. To make a reservation call the hotel at (608) 257-4391 and mention the NASIG Conference room block or book online here. Discounted rate is good for May 31 – June 4, 2026.  All reservations must be made by May 1, 2026, to receive the discounted rate.
• Hampton Inn & Suites Madison
  Room Rate: $164/night plus taxes. To make a reservation call the hotel at (608) 255-0360 and mention the NASIG Conference room block or book online here. Discounted rate is good for May 31 – June 4, 2026.  All reservations must be made by May 2, 2026, to receive the discounted rate.

Please Note: Hotel reservations are only possible via the links above or by contacting the hotel directly. No one will contact you directly to book your hotel room or offer you a "special discounted conference rate." If you receive one of these calls or emails, it is a scam.

All rooms are subject to availability and regular rates. Booking accommodations does not register you for the conference. 

Additional Lodging Options: Listed below are  additional lodging options in close proximity to the Memorial Union. These hotels do not have a NASIG block rate.

• Fluno Center
• Wisconsin Union Hotel
• DoubleTree Downtown Madison
• The Madison Concourse Hotel
• The Edgewater
• Hilton Garden Inn
• Hyatt Place Downtown

General Conference Schedule: June 2nd - June 4th - Full day sessions (will include workshops and keynotes). A link to the conference schedule will be added when it is available.

Registration: Will be updated when registration opens. Registration usually opens in  January with early-bird rates available.

Conference Activities: As conference planning continues, more information will be provided  on Dine-Arounds, NASIG Ramble etc.

Transportation: Will be updated as conference planning continues.

Getting to Madison 

From Dane County Madison Airport (closest airport)

From other regional airports

• Van Galder bus from Chicago O' Hare 
• Badger Bus from the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Driving Distances 

• From Milwaukee: 79 miles, 1½ hours
• From Dubuque: 91 miles, 1¾ hours
• From Chicago: 147 miles, 2½ hours
• From Green Bay: 140 miles, 2½ hours
• From Minneapolis: 273 miles, 4½ hours
• From Des Moines: 292 miles, 4¾ hours
• From St. Louis: 359 miles, 5½ hours

Getting to the Memorial Union and Around Madison 

Getting to the Memorial Union - Overview information

Metro Transit routes 80, 81, 82 and 84 offer free transportation around the city to the  University. These routes will be operating a recess schedule during the conference. Routes 80, 81 and 82 have a stop at the Union - Langdon & Memorial Union.  All Madison Metro buses are kneeling buses and can transport wheelchairs and other mobility devices. 

Parking
Please check with your hotel for available parking options at their location. Other parking options/information:

• Parking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Accessible Visitor Parking Information 
• Downtown Madison 
• Electronic Charging Stations

Questions? Email us at conf-plan@nasig.org

For questions regarding NASIG Autumn, contact: nasig-autumn@nasig.org