About Madison

City Information

Madison Wisconsin capitol view at dusk from State Street
State Street at night

You will find the best of all worlds in Wisconsin’s vibrant capital city and picturesque surrounding towns: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun.

Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery. A total of five area lakes and over 200 parks provide an abundance of year-round outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, swimming and sailing along with cross-country skiing, snow sailing, and ice fishing.

During BCCE 2026, Madison will be observing Central Daylight Time (CDT).

aerial photo of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus
Lakeside campus of University of Wisconsin-Madison
aerial photo of the state capitol building in downtown Madison
The Capitol building, downtown Madison.
aerial photo of Picnic Point, an isthmus
Picnic Point nature park

Madison offers a variety of things to do before and after the conference sessions. Within blocks of many of the conference hotels and one block from the Memorial Union is the iconic State Street. After checking out the State Street shops and restaurants, take time to stop by and tour the beautiful Wisconsin State Capitol.