Conference Management

More than an Event, An experience

Whether your event is being held in our historic Memorial Union, or modern LEED certified Gold Union South, on the UW-Madison campus or any domestic or international venue, we can customize our services to meet your specific needs.  

Our Services

For multi-day, multiple-location gatherings, our team manages the details to ease your role as host. We provide knowledge, experience and resources to ensure a successful conference.  

Our Venues

Memorial Union

• 20,000+ square feet of conference and event space overlooking Lake Mendota
• Shannon Hall – professionally equipped auditorium with 1,165 seats
• Great Hall – 5,444 square feet
• Tripp Commons – 3,581 square feet
• Memorial Union Hotel – six unique guest rooms
• 20 additional flexible meeting spaces

Union South

• 23,000+ square feet of conference and event space
• Varsity Hall - 11,000 square foot ballroom divisible into three sections
• Marquee Theater - 330-seat auditorium
• Union South Hotel - 60 eco-friendly guest rooms
• 16 additional flexible meeting spaces

We also offer our services at your location, on campus or beyond.  

Planning & Management

• Manage and design a custom conference website
• Venue and space design coordination
• Handle all logistics and technical needs
• Plan and coordinate banquets, receptions, and other social events
• Arrange Hotels and University housing room blocks
• Sponsor and exhibitor coordination

Our Clients

• University and University Systems
• Professional Associations
• Government Agencies
• Community Partners
• Groups from 25 to 1,500 or more
• Regional, National, and International Participants

Start Planning Today!

Contact: 

Laura Richards
laura.richards@wisc.edu
Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-265-6534
Fax: 608-265-8299

Hannah Scott
hannah.scott@wisc.edu
Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53706
Fax: 608-265-8299

WU Conference Management
conferences@union.wisc.edu