83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference
Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26, 2026
Hybrid Format: In Person at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL or Online
All Panels/Paper Sessions, Roundtables, Lightning Talks and Working Groups will Feature a Hybrid Format (for In-Person or Virtual Participation). Undergraduate Poster Sessions will be In Person Only.
Conference Program Co-Chairs:
Bethany Lacina, University of Rochester
Cecilia Hyunjung Mo, University of California-Berkeley
Learn more about the conference.
MPSA hotel block and pricing information is not yet available for the 2026 conference. Please check back later for more information.
Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe St., Chicago, Illinois 60603. This historic hotel is the headquarters for all conference activities. Your Palmer House Hilton reservation includes free Internet access and use of the fitness center.
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60605. This hotel overlooks Grant Park, Lake Michigan, and Museum Campus. Bus service will be provided from the Hilton Chicago to the Palmer House. Your reservation includes free Internet access and use of the fitness center. Continental breakfast will no longer be provided at the Hilton Chicago.
Hostelling International – Chicago
24 Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60605. HI-Chicago is within walking distance of Millennium Park and the Palmer House Hilton. The facilities include internet access, laundry access, free continental breakfast.
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