Frequently Asked Questions

Roosevelt|Energy General Information

Where is Roosevelt|Energy taking place?

Roosevelt|Energy will take place on October 18th - 20th in Madison, Wisconsin.

Who is speaking at Roosevelt|Energy?

Roosevelt|Energy will feature both student and professional leaders. A full list of panels and panelists will be available here.

What are Roosevelt Fellows?

Roosevelt Fellows are policy-writing members of the Roosevelt Institution. These students are defined by their dedication to the pursuit of quality policy for their communities, their country and their world, unadulterated by the often baneful result of partisan ideology.

How do I become a Roosevelt Fellow?

For information on how to become a Roosevelt Fellow, please contact Max Bruner.

Roosevelt|Energy Registration

How do I register for Roosevelt|Energy?

Registration for Roosevelt|Energy can be completed here.

Roosevelt|Energy Sponsorship

What are the sponsorship levels for individuals?

Please find all of our individual sponsorship opportunities here.

What are the sponsorship levels for corporations?

Please find all of our corporate sponsorship opportunities here.

Are my contributions tax-deductible?

The Roosevelt Institution is an IRS accredited 501(C)(3) organization. Roosevelt|Energy is an event of the Roosevelt Institution chapter of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, thus all donations to Roosevelt|Energy are tax-deductible.

Roosevelt|Energy Presentations

Who do I speak with to get materials or equipment for my presentation?

Please direct all questions about any presentation information you may need to our media director, Adam Lang.

How much in advance to I need to reserve equipment?

All requests must be made by September 1st.

Roosevelt|Energy Accommodations

Where can I stay?

Roosevelt|Energy will be held in downtown Madison, WI. There are many hotels in the area. Please contact Syd Terry if you have any questions on accommodations.

Who should I speak with about special accommodations?

Please contact Syd Terry if you have any questions on accommodations.

Roosevelt|Energy Travel

Tell me more about the State of Wisconsin.

We recommend you visit the Wisconsin Tourism website, Travel Wisconsin, for more information on the "dairy state."

What are some good websites for general information about the Madison, WI area?

The Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Visitor Center
The City of Madison Recreation & Tourism Center

How do I get to Madison?

By Air:
Madison is served by the Dane County Regional Airport. The airport is on Madison's northeast side, taking 15-30 minutes by car from downtown, depending on traffic. A taxi to the downtown area is approximately $12.00. If coming by air, you might also consider flying into Milwaukee or Chicago and then taking a bus. Milwaukee's airport is served by Badger Bus while Chicago's airports are served by Van Galder.

By Bus:
From Chicago: The Van Galder bus line runs several times daily from both O'Hare and Midway Airports. The one-way fare is currently $26.00 and travel time is approximately 3 hours. Please call (800) 747-0994 for fare and schedule information or visit VanGalderBus.com.
From Milwaukee: The Badger Coach bus line runs 6 trips daily from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport directly to the Memorial Union for $20.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Travel time is approximately 2 hours. Please call (608) 255-6771 for fare and schedule information or visit BadgerBus.com.
Greyhound bus lines also run to Madison. Please call (800) 231-2222 for fare and schedule information, or visit Greyhound.com. Taxis are available at the bus terminal, which is approximately 1 mile from the Conference Site.

By Car:
Madison lies about 150 miles northwest of Chicago (approximately 2.5 hour drive), 75 miles west of Milwaukee (approximately 1.5 hour drive) and 270 miles southeast of Minneapolis (approximately 5 hour drive). Please use Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps or MapQuest for directions by car.

By Taxi
For those who will be arriving outside the shuttle hours, below are some listings of taxi cab companies in Madison. Participants must pay this expense.
Badger Cab: (608) 256-5566
Madison Taxi: (608) 255-TAXI (8294)
Union Cab: (608) 242-2000

If you have more questions, please contact info@rooseveltenergy.org.