Meet with us; Eat with us; Stay with us...
Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Extension Conference Centers (ECC)! Our goal is to provide you with the best site, set-up, and support possible for your upcoming event.
Convenient, efficient, and comprehensive.
Two facilities, The Pyle Center and The Lowell Center, are located less than a block from each other. Hosts to tens of thousands of visitors annually from around the globe, they offer extraordinary resources designed to serve the University of Wisconsin System, State of Wisconsin agencies, other educational and governmental groups, and qualified nonprofit organizations located throughout the world.
Together, these facilities offer a full range of meeting spaces and service options designed to match the needs of large or small groups, either onsite or at a distance. From registration and menu planning, overnight accommodations, technology and more, we can help to ensure that your program attendees get the most from their sessions. Parking is close. Food is delicious. The rooms are inviting, comfortable, and equipped with the latest technology. And our dedicated staff always provides that extra-personal touch.
The Pyle Center: With more than 135,000 square feet of space, 30 rooms of varying sizes and configurations include: presentation, breakout, and distance education rooms; teaching computer labs; a 92-seat auditorium; dining rooms; lounges; and reception areas for up to 300 people. Offering spectacular views of Lake Mendota, our newly constructed rooftop terrace can accommodate nearly 400 people.
Designed and permanently equipped for originating and receiving distance education programs and teleconferences, distance education rooms at The Pyle Center are some of the most advanced and technologically complete meeting rooms in the region. Through videoconferencing, audioconferencing, webconferencing, webcasting, streaming media, and digital media production, the experienced staff from Instructional Communications Systems can connect people in the room, across the campus, and beyond. Free wireless Internet access is available throughout the building.
The Lowell Center is a multi-use facility with 81 guest lodging rooms, seven conference rooms, elegant reception spaces, a large dining facility, and a swimming pool, sauna and exercise room. We have the capacity to host events with audiences ranging from 10 to 400 individuals. Our reasonable guest-room fee includes a full array of amenities including a delicious continental breakfast and reserved parking (one space per guest room for persons using the room). The Lowell Center is conveniently located one block from The Pyle Center, and is just as close to vibrant State Street—providing easy access to the best of downtown Madison and UW-campus activities.
Recently remodeled to provide improved accessibility and aesthetics, beautiful new surroundings include completely renovated front-desk, lobby, lounge, and administrative office areas; major upgrades to the Langdon St. entrance featuring a new access ramp and elevator; a convenient new drive-up lane on Frances St. for easy loading and unloading; and an adjacent multi-level parking ramp for overnight guests.
Contact our Scheduling Department to find out more about our services and facilities at both locations. Or fill out our Space Request Form to make initial inquiries. If you don't need physical space or catering, but want to schedule any of technology service, please contact Instructional Communications Systems, Manager, Programming and Marketing Services, at 608-262-3772.