49th Annual Symposium, Milwaukee, WI, April 24–26, 2025
The 49th Annual Symposium of the Society for German American Studies will be held April 24–26, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The theme of the symposium is “German Americans in Print.” The symposium is in-person only. Late symposium registration is available by clicking HERE; please note this is registration for the sessions ONLY, and not for meals or tours, as the deadline to register for these events has passed.
The program is available by clicking HERE.
An informational brochure with addresses, maps, restaurant suggestions, and other tips is available by clicking HERE.
Hotel and Venue Information
The symposium venue is UWM’s Downtown Conference Center (161 W Wisconsin Ave #6000, Milwaukee). The conference hotel is the Courtyard by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown.
Please check in prior to parking. The front desk will go over the parking information and provide you with in and out access with a QR code that will be sent to your cell phone. The parking garage is attached to the hotel. There is hotel access from the 3rd, 4th & 5th floors with use of guest room key.
Cancellation Policy: Individual reservations may be cancelled up to 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty, any cancellations made after the 48 hours will incur a 1-night room and tax charge. Guaranteed No Show Policy: Any no show guest rooms will be billed one night’s room & tax to the form of payment identified as the guarantee and the reservation will be cancelled for any remaining nights. Early Departure Fee: Upon early departure, an early departure charge of one night’s room and applicable tax applies. Early Check in/Late check out requests are not guaranteed.