82nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference
Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6, 2025
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:
Hans C. Noel, Georgetown University
Jae-Jae Spoon, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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RSVP for the First-Time Attendee Networking Reception and Tour

Is this your first time attending the MPSA Annual Conference? MPSA invites all first-time attendees to attend the First-Time Attendee Networking Reception and Tour (in person only; there will be no option to participate virtually) on Thursday, April 3 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL. Please RSVP your attendance here.   

The reception will allow you to network with fellow first-time attendees. Staff will highlight FAQs and resources to help you familiarize yourself with the conference. There will also be brief tours of the hotel (please note that this is not a full-fledged historical tour, simply an orientation tour to help you become acclimated with the property).   

There is no fee to attend the event. Pre-registration by March 20, 2025 is kindly requested. We look forward to seeing you there!  

Schedule a Meeting or Reception at the Conference

MPSA intends to hold some networking sessions, meetings and receptions. Attendees are also invited to propose meetings, receptions and networking events for the conference. If your group needs to arrange for a meeting, reception, or catered meal in conjunction with the 2025 MPSA Annual Conference, complimentary meeting and reception space is available to our professional colleagues on a first-to-ask, first-to-receive basis. If your group needs to arrange for a function at the conference, please complete this form and email it to MPSA Conference Administrator, Bonnie Van Deventer (vandeventer@mpsanet.org). Meeting rooms will be assigned on or before February 28, 2025.