Online registration for the 2027 Midwest Climate Resilience Conference is now open!
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Early Bird Registration
Before Sept. 13, 2025
Private/Corporate: $400
Non-profit, University/Academia, Government: $300
Students: $200
Regular Registration
Starting Sept. 13, 2025
Private/Corporate: $475
Non-profit, University/Academia, Government: $375
Students: $275
One-Day Registration: $150
Exhibitor Registration: $400
*All confirmed speakers will receive a $50 registration discount
McNamara Alumni Center
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street S.E., Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 5545
Internationally-renowned architect Antoine Predock of Albuquerque, New Mexico, designed the alumni center. Predock set out to reflect Minnesota’s natural assets — its 10,000 lakes, the North Shore, the Iron Range, the Northern Lights and more — in the forms, materials and design elements of the McNamara Alumni Center. The conference planning team is committed to hosting an inclusive and accessible event, working with the McNamara Alumni Center to ensure all registrant needs are met.
The cutoff date to make reservations at the group rate is 9/28/25.
The Hilton is connected by skywalk to the Baird Center.
Join us for special events
Join us for special events
We'll be offering a farm tour, movie night, and discussion salon for registered attendees. Capacity at these events is limited — please click below for more information.
Getting around Minneapolis
Getting around Minneapolis
Conveniently located off Interstates 35W and 94, the alumni center is easy to get to and is less than 2 miles from downtown Minneapolis and 14 miles from the airport. A 500-car parking ramp is adjacent to the alumni center and connected by tunnel. More information about parking at the McNamara Alumni Center can be found here.
The Green line stops a short block from the McNamara Alumni Center at the East Bank Station. It is on Washington Avenue across from the Graduate Minneapolis hotel. McNamara is just 4 stops on the Green line from Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. For specific route and schedule information visit www.metrotransit.org or https://www.metrotransit.org/route/green
Metro Transit Buses 2, 113, 114, 115, 465, and 475 stop just outside McNamara Alumni Center at Oak Street and Washington Avenue. Stop ID: 41248 (heading South) and 40278 (heading North). For routes and schedule information, visit www.metrotransit.org
The Graduate Hotel is directly connected to the conference center and in walking distance to attractions and restaurants.
Taking the train
Taking the train
Carpooling Opportunities
Carpooling Opportunities
We have created a MCRC carpooling page on the Caroster website where conference attendees can coordinate rides.
Individuals who are driving to Minneapolis and would like to offer a ride to others can use the "Add a Trip" button (under “trips” on the left side of the screen) to provide information (e.g. departure location and time, number of spots available in your car). For those who are looking for a ride to Minneapolis or from the airport to your hotel, you can add yourself to the waitlist or identify a car traveling from a nearby location.
Code of Conduct - EDIT
Code of Conduct - EDIT
The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) and our partners, sponsors, and event hosts are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and productive experience for everyone at the 2025 Midwest Climate Resilience Conference, regardless of gender, gender expression, age, race or ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, or religion. To that end, we asked all conference attendees to comply with our Conference Code of Conduct to ensure an inclusive and welcoming space for all.
Land Acknowledgement - EDIT
Land Acknowledgement - EDIT
The collective organizers of the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference, including the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP), acknowledge that we are living and working on Indigenous lands throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes region. We commit ourselves to upholding tribal sovereignty, while recognizing that we must go beyond words, and practice work that is just, relationship-building, transparent, accountable, and respectful. This includes actions that center and prioritize Tribal goals, needs, and voices. Read our full land acknowledgement here.
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