Green Meetings

Madison has been home to a number of environmental pioneers--including Aldo Leopold, John Muir, John Nolen and Gaylord Nelson--known for their important work in the preservation of nature, conservation of natural resources, progressive urban planning and efforts to spur change on a national level.

Today, Madison offers myriad opportunities to bring a green mindset to your meeting or convention.

Monona Terrace®
The Monona Terrace® Community & Convention Center received the designation of Silver Level LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Existing Building) green certified building in September 2007 by the U.S. Green Building Council. Monona Terrace is one of the first existing convention centers in the U.S. to receive a certification, and the only silver level certified convention center in the U.S. Monona Terrace is also recognized as a Travel Green Wisconsin Member by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism for continuing to improve operations in order to reduce environmental impact. Learn more about this facility's green features, from recycling and purchasing practices to the Leonardo Academy program.

Alliant Energy Center
In April 2007, The Alliant Energy Center was the largest organization in Madison to receive Travel Green Certification for its efforts to help build sustainable tourism in Wisconsin through its use of green space on Willow Island and environmentally friendly purchasing practices The Alliant Energy Center also partnered with Johnson Controls to implement energy-saving measures in Exhibition Hall, which include energy-efficient lighting and upgrades to reduce gas emissions. Learn more about this facility's features.

Green Meetings in Madison, WI
The GMCVB is proud to welcome environmental associations to Madison on an ongoing basis. Below is a sampling of the symposiums and conventions we've hosted here:

Society for Ecological Restoration (Coming to Madison October 6-11, 2013)
North American Lake Management Society (November 2012)
National Wildlife Refuge System (July 2010)


More Ways to Go Green with Your Meetings
From area attractions to hotel accommodations and so many places in-between, we're proud to partner with the following organizations that have adopted green business practices:

Accommodations
Annie's Bed & Breakfast
Arbor House, An Environmental Inn
Baymont Inn & Suites West
Comfort Inn & Suites - DeForest
Comfort Suites
Crowne Plaza-Madison
Courtyard by Marriott-Madison West/Middleton
Days Inn Madison Southeast
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Madison West
Hilton Garden Inn-Madison West/Middleton
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
Madison Marriott West
Residence Inn by Marriott - Madison West/Middleton
Sheraton Madison Hotel
The Campus Inn
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
The Speckled Hen Inn
Token Creek Eco Inn

Attractions & Leisure
Cave of the Mounds, National Natural Landmark
Governor's Mansion
Madison Children's Museum
Madison Mallards
Overture Center for the Arts
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Rutabaga Paddlesports

Corporate Partners
American Family Insurance
Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau
Madison Gas & Electric Co.
TDS Telecommunications Corp.

Education
Edgewood College
UW-Extension Conference Centers

Facilities
Alliant Energy Center of Dane County
First Unitarian Society
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries
Ancora Coffee Roasters - King St.
Ancora Coffee Roasters - Roasteria
Ancora Coffee Roasters - University Ave.
Capital Brewery Co., Inc.
Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
Graze
Harvest
High Noon Saloon
L'Etoile Restaurant
Samba Brazilian Grill
Sardine
The Bayou: A New Orleans Style Tavern

Shopping
Absolutely Art
Metcalfe's Market
Walmart - Monona
Willy Street Co-op-East
Willy Street Co-op-West

Transportation
Madison Metro Transit Information Center
Union Cab Cooperative of Madison, Inc.

Vendors
Adams Outdoor Advertising
EZ Office Products
Gaylord Catering Service, Inc.
Isthmus Publishing