Location and Venue
Digital Collegium Regional Conferences are hosted at universities and colleges throughout the year to provide high-quality professional development and networking at a minimal cost to our local communities.
Experience Minnesota-Twin Cities!
Located in a world-class academic setting spanning Minneapolis and St. Paul, with easy access to vibrant downtown attractions and historic riverfront views. While you are here, explore the iconic Mall of America, walk the Stone Arch Bridge over the Mississippi River, catch a Twins game at Target Field or visit the Sculpture Garden with the iconic spoonbridge and cherry sculpture. Located on the West Bank, our venue is just minutes from global culture and landmarks like the Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum.
Conference venue
University of Minnesota
Humphrey School of Public Affairs Conference Center
301 S 19th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Parking
Parking is available at several University of Minnesota ramps conveniently located near the Humphrey School:
19th Avenue Ramp (directly across the street)
300 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
21st Avenue Ramp (one block away)
400 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
Conference hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown
1500 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-333-4646
Parking: Self-parking is $32 per day and can be billed to your room. (Note: The garage is not attached to the hotel; we recommend offloading luggage at the entrance before parking.)
Book by Wednesday May 27, 2026, to secure the discounted DigiCol group rate of $199 per night.
Tru by Hilton / Home2 Suites Minneapolis Downtown
317 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
612-351-3475
Parking: Valet: $49 per night. Self-parking: $10 per vehicle per night at Downtown Auto Park (one block away). You must contact Marlon.Monreal-Caponi@hilton.com at least 72 hours prior to arrival to arrange this rate.
Book by Sunday, May 17, 2026, to secure the discounted DigiCol group rate of $109 per night.
Getting here
By car
The University of Minnesota West Bank campus is easily accessible from I-35W and I-94.
By plane
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is approximately 8 miles from campus. Attendees can reach the venue via rideshare or the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines.
By train
The METRO Green Line light rail serves the University of Minnesota. The West Bank Station is the closest stop to the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
For those traveling from Chicago or throughout the Midwest, the Amtrak Borealis, Empire Builder and other Amtrak Midwest lines offer daily service to the Saint Paul Union Depot. From the depot, attendees can easily transfer to the METRO Green Line for a direct trip to the University of Minnesota West Bank campus.