Pick up your badges at these locations and times:

Sunday, June 22 | 2 PM – 5 PM & 7 PM – 8 PM
Pre-Registration & Badge Pick Up

• The Pabst Theater via North Lobby entrance located at 179 E Kilbourn Ave

• Enter through the North Lobby ("River Center") entrance located on East Kilbourn Avenue, next to Saint Kate Arts Hotel (see photo)

• Follow NIVA signage through the center concourse of the lobby where you will be greeted by NIVA Registration Staff

Sunday, June 22 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Opening Night Party Check-In

• The Pabst Theater via main entrance located at 144 E Wells

• Main entrance is on the corner of Wells St & Water St, directly across the street from City Hall

• Event staff will be outside to guide you to the main entrance

Monday, June 23 – Wednesday, June 25 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Registration & Badge Pick Up

• Miller High Life Theatre via west doors located at 500 Kilbourn Ave

• Enter through the west set of doors, further away from main marquee sign outside (see photo)

• Follow NIVA signage to the entrance where registration staff will be on hand

You must have a photo ID to pick up your badge. Please be aware that each attendee must pick up their own badge - you will not be able to collect a badge for someone else.

Planning to explore Milwaukee outside of the conference? We’ve got local scoop! Check out the Places section of the official NIVA ‘25 mobile app for recommendations from our Milwaukee NIVA members on where to eat, where to caffeinate, where to drink, and where to hang out.

Explore detailed guides from our partner Visit Milwaukee on activities, food and drink, transportation, and visitor safety. You can also swing by their exhibit space in the Rotunda at Miller High Life Theatre during the conference.

✶ How to Get Around Milwaukee
Getting around the Milwaukee area is just as easy as getting to it! Local transportation options abound, and the city’s compact, walkable downtown makes exploring a snap. If you find yourself in need of assistance, just look for the blue shirt or jacket worn by the Public Service Ambassadors, Milwaukee’s walking concierges.
View Transportation Guide

✶ Visitor Safety
Downtown Milwaukee pairs its bustling street life with a strong commitment to safety. The area is generally well-regarded for its safety, especially in tourist-frequented districts. Local police are visible, and community-driven safety initiatives enhance the sense of security. However, like any urban center, it’s wise to stay vigilant, especially after dark.
View Safety Tips from MPD

Parking is available near Miller High Life Theatre and Turner Hall Ballroom, where our daytime programming will take place daily. Take advantage of a 20% parking discount on the posted rate at the locations outlined below. Note: There may be an event rate at the locations. 

Parking Locations:

• 6th & State Lot – 601 W State St (map)

• MATC Surface Lot – 1028 N 8th St (map)

• 332 State Lot – 332 W State St (map)

• Highland Garage – 1030 N 6th St (map)

Parking Instructions:

1. Scan QR code on signs

2. Enter license plate

3. Select the rate

4. Enter mobile number

5. Enter Promo Code – N1VA25 and click “Apply”

6. Check box to agree to terms and conditions

7. Click “Purchase Session” and complete payment information

NIVA proudly supports individuals in recovery and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Recovery Unplugged to provide you with Sober Support at NIVA ‘25. This includes wellness resources during the conference, as well as daily recovery meetings that will take place at Miller High Life Theatre inside Kilbourne Hall.

Location:
Miller High Life Theatre - Kilbourn Hall (1st floor, follow signs)
500 W. Kilbourn Ave

Schedule:
Monday, 6/23: 5pm–6pm
Tuesday, 6/24: 12pm–1pm; 5pm–6pm
Wednesday, 6/25: 12pm–1pm; 5pm–6pm

The 5:00pm daily meeting is a great place to connect with other conference attendees who want to hit the town and have some sober companions. We encourage everyone, whether you are in recovery yourself or want to support a colleague who finds value in these meetings, to attend.

Need a break from conference programming?
Visit the MusiCares Wellness Lounge in Plankinton Hall at the Miller High Life Theatre from Monday through Wednesday, 1:00–5:00 PM. The Wellness Lounge is a space designed to nurture the holistic well-being of our talented artists and hardworking crew members. Recognizing the unique challenges and demands of the creative industry, we have curated a sanctuary that goes beyond the conventional, prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional health.

Participants will have the opportunity to receive onsite mental health support with licensed clinicians, massage therapy and more. Representatives from MusiCares will also be onsite to discuss the variety of services provided by the organization and answer questions as to how you can gain access to support.

MusiCares in partnership with 1 of 1 Custom are offering complimentary, onsite molding for custom protective earplugs onsite. Sign up here to get custom mold earplugs!

Check out our NIVA ‘25 Recovery Field Guide for more details.

NIVA values inclusion and access for all participants of the conference. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact conference@nivassoc.org.

Planning to explore Milwaukee outside of the conference? View info about Accessible Travel in Milwaukee from our partner, Visit Milwaukee.

The NIVA ‘25 app is your all-in-one guide to the conference! Browse sessions and speakers, plan your agenda, find your way around, get real-time updates, and connect with fellow attendees–all from the official conference app.

Learn more and browse FAQs here.

• iPhone users can download the app from the Apple App Store

• Android users can download the app from the Google Play Store

Log in with the email address and zip (postal) code from your conference registration to get started.

For the best experience, enable push notifications to get instant alerts about announcements, last-minute updates, and more.