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Why Madison?

Sonic Foundry was founded in Madison in 1991 by University of Wisconsin graduate and Wisconsin native Monty Schmidt.

Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery and vibrant downtown, where the University of Wisconsin’s flagship campus meets the Wisconsin State Capitol. Natural beauty, unique restaurants and shops, rich cultural offerings and an irreverent spirit – Madison is inextricably woven into Sonic Foundry’s culture of innovation.

Madison is located just one hour from Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin, the home of Frank Lloyd Wright. The ideas, concepts, theories and techniques applied to every structure that bears Frank Lloyd Wright’s imprint had their genesis here. Weekend tours are available.

Hotel

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
9 East Wilson Street
608.255.5100

The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is located in the heart of downtown Madison, overlooking shimmering Lake Monona with direct access to the Monona Terrace via an enclosed climate controlled skywalk. The hotel boasts spectacular views of the city and lakes, and is located only two blocks from the Wisconsin State Capitol and in close proximity to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Overture Theater District, State Street and many downtown Madison upscale restaurants and clubs.

The hotel restaurant serves lunch and dinner and features a fully stocked bar which opens at 4 p.m. featuring live music six days a week. This lively bar is a popular venue for downtown hotel guests and local Madisonians. Recreational amenities include a heated indoor pool and fully equipped exercise facility.

Rooms feature one king bed or two doubles, contemporary style with mahogany and maple woods, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, view of Wisconsin State Capitol or Lake Monona, USA Today newspaper, high speed wired and wireless internet access, 24-hour room service, as well as in room amenities. Guests also receive access to the complimentary business center with complimentary internet access.

Reservations
To make reservations, call 608.255.5100 and reference “Sonic Foundry’s UNLEASH Conference.” The Hilton is holding a block of discounted rooms until March 24.

Hotel rates: $149/night + tax, single or double occupancy | $169/night + tax, king deluxe
Parking: $12.00 per day

Check in is 3 p.m. Check out is 12 p.m.

Room cancellation
A deposit of the first night’s room plus tax (deposit) is required with all reservations. The deposit will be forfeited for all no-shows and for all reservations canceled within 48 hours prior to arrival.

Getting here

Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
4000 International Lane, Madison
608.246.3380

The most convenient airport to the hotel with 12 carriers and non-stop service to Atlanta, Chicago (O’Hare), Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Newark, New York (LaGuardia), St. Louis and Washington D.C.

Airport Shuttle
The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service 7 days a week from 6:30 am – 10:00 pm to and from Wisconsin's Dane County Regional airport. The van can accommodate 10 people with luggage. Departing guests should sign up for the shuttle in advance to be sure to arrive at the airport on time for their flights.

Car Rental
Alamo / National Car Rental (Dane County Regional Airport)
608.249.1614
Avis Rent-A-Car (Dane County Regional Airport)
608.242.0600
Budget Rent A Car (Dane County Regional Airport)
608.241.6075
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
608.833.3467

Taxi
Badger Cab Co. Inc.
608.256.5566
Madison Taxi
608.255.8294
Union Cab Cooperative of Madison Inc
608.242.2000