Event Location

All activities for the October 10, 2026 Midwest Security Workshop (MSW 11) will take place at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in:

Morgridge Hall
1204 University Avenue
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI 53706

Workshop activities will be held first floor and lower level of Morgridge Hall.

First-floor map | Lower-level map

 

Getting to UW-Madison / Overnight Stays

NOTE: Saturday Oct 10th is Family Weekend, so hotels near downtown may book up quickly. If you plan to stay the night, we recommend reserving a room soon.

For attendees staying overnight, the following hotels are convenient options:

• Fluno Center, 601 University Avenue — approximately a 10-minute walk to Morgridge Hall.
• Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison, 2424 University Avenue — west of campus, approximately 1.2 miles from Morgridge Hall.
• The Madison Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton Street — located downtown near the Capitol.
• Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown, 901 E. Washington Avenue — located east of downtown.
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central, 610 John Nolen Drive — approximately 3 miles from Morgridge Hall.

Hotel rates and availability vary, so we encourage attendees staying overnight to make reservations early. Government rates ($138/night) were available at several hotels at the time of writing (September 14).

 

Parking

Because the workshop is on a Saturday, several UW–Madison surface parking lots near Morgridge Hall are normally available free of charge on weekends. Nearby options include Lots 54, 56, 86, and 45. We recommend checking the UW–Madison campus parking map and all posted signs when you arrive, as temporary event restrictions may apply.

For paid visitor parking, the most convenient option is:

Lot 80 — Union South Garage 1308 W. Dayton Street
Located directly beneath Union South and very close to Morgridge Hall.

Additional paid visitor parking is available at:

Lot 20 — University Avenue Ramp 1390 University Avenue

Lot 17 — Engineering Drive Ramp 1525 Engineering Drive

Visitor parking is subject to availability. You can check UW–Madison's real-time visitor parking availability before arriving.

We are also working to provide a limited number of complimentary parking passes for workshop attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Details will be announced closer to the workshop.

Important: Parking regulations can vary by lot and may change for special events. Please check the posted signs at the lot before leaving your vehicle.