Education

Why Meet in Madison?

Seeking a city that shares your values? Meet alongside one of America's most progressive and educated populations.

As the Wisconsin state capital and home to University of Wisconsin–Madison, a top-ten research institution, Madison is an intellectual hub for academic experts and groundbreaking discoveries. Its long history of forward-thinking leadership in education, policy and social movements makes Madison the perfect setting for educators, researchers and thought leaders to gather at top-notch venues and exchange ideas.

Want to access these assets for your next meeting and find the best value for your group? Meet in Madison.

Peers Who Brought Their Meetings Here

• National Farm to School Network
• Wisconsin Music Educators Association
• National Association for Campus Activities
• Solution Tree PLC Institute
• Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study
• National Council of University Research Administrators
• U.S. Academic Decathlon
• University Professional & Continuing Education Association
• NACADA National Academic Advising Association
• Families and Schools Together
• Association for Experiential Education
• National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• North American Victorian Studies Association
• Mathematical Association of America
• Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers

Notable Colleges

• University of Wisconsin–Madison
• Madison College
• Edgewood College

Stats and Rankings

• 5th most educated city in America — WalletHub
• #7 Best Cities for STEM Jobs — WalletHub
• UW–Madison ranks #1 in Best Education Schools in America — U.S. News & World Report
• UW–Madison ranks #6 in the US in university research expenditures — National Science Foundation
• 59.2 percent of the city's population has at least a bachelor's degree, nearly double the national average. — US Census Bureau
  • 23.8 percent have master's degrees and 7.8 percent have doctorate degrees.
• 95.7 percent of the population has at least a high school diploma. — US Census Bureau

Number of Speakers

Save on speaker costs and tap into the talent at University of Wisconsin–Madison, a top ten research institution. UW-Madison's Badger Talks program features 93 speakers in the education and leadership industries. For more information, or to book a speaker, visit Badger Talks.

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U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Education Schools
UW–Madison 6th in national research ranking, surpasses $1.7 billion in research expenditures
Why Madison Ranks as a Safe Destination for Meetings

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