{"id":96,"date":"2026-02-19T19:48:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/?page_id=96"},"modified":"2026-02-19T22:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:28:03","slug":"attend-sigdoc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/registration\/attend-sigdoc\/","title":{"rendered":"Attending SIGDOC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"intro-card-container\">\n  <section role=\"region\" \n        aria-label=\"Quick links regarding hotel and registration, as well as info about why one should attend the conference.\">\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel__preface\">\n      <div class=\"thumb\">\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n\n          <div class=\"drop_case_second_paragraph_letter__container\">\n            <div class=\"basic_info\">\n<h3>Quick Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Register for the conference (Coming Soon!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/join\/types-of-membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join SIGDOC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"main__sub_wrapper\">\n<section id=\"attending-information\">\n<h3 id=\"why-attend\">Why Attend SIGDOC?<\/h3>\n<p>SIGDOC is a lively, productive conference for sharing insights about the present and future of design of communication. Professionals and researchers at the cutting edge of practice and theory come together to discuss topics such as information design, user experience, content creation, and documentation.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend hands-on workshops on cutting edge topics in design and research.<\/li>\n<li>Experience keynote talks from leaders in the field discussing diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and broadening the boundaries of design.<\/li>\n<li>Choose from dozens of panels and presentations.<\/li>\n<li>Gain access to the published proceedings highlighting the latest academic and industry research in communication design.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with other professionals and academic researchers from across the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <!-- Start list of conference committee -->\n          \n        <\/div><!--\/inner-->\n      <\/div><!--\/thumb-->\n    <\/div><!--\/panel-->\n    \n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"article-wrap\">\n  <article class=\"article\">\n    \n    <div class=\"article__description\">\n      <h2><b>Travel Information<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This content was updated on February 19, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>SIGDOC 2026 <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>October 23\u201324, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, Minnesota<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SIGDOC 2026 conference will be held at the Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN. Our facilities will serve as the central location for meetings, presentations, and networking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Campus map<\/b><\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img__width_100 alignnone wp-image-99 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/campus_map.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/campus_map.png 619w, https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/campus_map-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/campus_map-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/campus_map-600x594.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/>\n<p>For more maps and parking information, visit the following sites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro State &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostate.edu\/about\/locations\">Locations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro State &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostate.edu\/about\/locations\/parking-information\">Parking Information<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br \/>\n<h3><b>The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to the Twin Cities! The metro area offers a vibrant cultural scene and beautiful natural surroundings. It is a major center for performing arts, often ranked second in the U.S. We invite you to explore the museums, cultural venues, historic sites, and diverse dining options. See the fall colors around the cities and enjoy the aroma of the harvest season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Airports<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is 20 miles from campus. It is served by all major airlines with numerous US domestic and international flights to Asia, Europe, and the Americas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View the MSP route map: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mspairport.com\/flights-airlines\/nonstop-route-map\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.mspairport.com\/flights-airlines\/nonstop-route-map<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Local Transportation<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>To and from airport<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bus: 54M connects terminal one with campus via downtown St. Paul.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light Rail Transit (LRT): The Blue line connects the airport with downtown Minneapolis, where passengers transfer to the Green Line to get to downtown St. Paul.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rideshares are a convenient way to get from the airport to lodging in downtown St. Paul and campus. The 25-minute ride from the airport to downtown St. Paul costs around $35-$45. You may also choose to stay near the airport or the Mall of America area. The Blue line LRT connects the airport with the Mall of America.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Rental cars<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental cars are available from the airport and other locations around town. Visitors are also suggested to consider car sharing apps for peer-to-peer rentals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Parking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking on campus is at the main parking ramp: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 Maria Avenue, Saint Paul<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday\u2013Friday: 7 a.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday: 8 a.m.\u20134:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostate.edu\/about\/locations\/parking-information\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.metrostate.edu\/about\/locations\/parking-information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, there are plenty of street parking spots around campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Lodging\/hotels<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the conference activities will be held on campus: in the Great Hall at New Main, the Auditorium and the reception area, and several other rooms on campus. These sites are within easy walking distance with one another. The closest cluster of hotels is in downtown St. Paul, about a mile from campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Recommended hotels<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>We have contracted with the following three hotels for a special conference rate:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/attend-my-event\/acm-sigdoc-conference\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St Paul Downtown<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">411 Minnesota St, St Paul, MN 55101<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Rate: $119 \/ night<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.druryhotels.com\/locations\/st-paul-mn\/drury-plaza-hotel-st-paul-downtown\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">175 10th St E, St Paul, MN 55101 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Rate: $129 \/ night<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/mspsu-springhill-suites-st-paul-downtown\/overview\/\">SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Paul Downtown <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">472 Jackson St, St Paul, MN 55101 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Rate: $139 \/ night<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>A little fancier:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpaulhotel.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Saint Paul Hotel <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">350 Market St, St Paul, MN 55102<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/hyatt-place\/en-US\/mspzs-hyatt-place-st-paul-downtown\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyatt Place St. Paul\/Downtown <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">180 Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55101<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>Food<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Breakfast\/coffee<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On conference days, hot coffee, tea, and water are provided.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Swede Hollow Cafe<\/li>\n<li>Storehouse Coffee Bar<\/li>\n<li>Mississippi Market Co-op<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Lunch<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch is included on Friday and Saturday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Dinner<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Downtown St. Paul:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bulldog Lowertown, 237 6th St E, St Paul, MN 55101<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sawatdee Saint Paul, 486 Robert St N, St Paul, MN 55101<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erta Ale Ethiopian, 308 E Prince St STE 140, St Paul, MN 55101<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ruam Mit Thai + Lao Cuisine, 367 Wabasha St N, St Paul, MN 55102<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Little Italy:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cossetta, 211 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Louis Ristorante &amp; Bar, 211 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patrick McGovern&#8217;s Pub, 225 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Hmong Community:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HmongTown Marketplace, 217 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55103<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandalay Kitchen, 383 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinai, 1300 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_New_York_Times\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;s 2024 list of the 50 best restaurants in the United States)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diane&#8217;s Place, 117 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Food_%26_Wine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food &amp; Wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> magazine&#8217;s 2025 Restaurant of the Year)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Scandinavian:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: revert;\">Tullibee, 300 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">FIKA, 2600 Park Ave, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, MN 55407<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>East African\/Somali:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baarakallah Restaurant Somali Cuisine, 408 Cedar Ave #1, Minneapolis, MN 55454<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sagal Restaurant And Coffee, 326 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mama Safia&#8217;s Kitchen, 720 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Entertainment and sightseeing<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Leaf peeking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fall colors are often at their peak in mid-to-late October. The city puts on a show with vibrant reds, bright yellows, and fiery oranges. Don\u2019t miss the trails along the Mississippi River where glacier-carved bluffs are adorned with a rainbow of colors.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent a bike and ride along the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway that connects a chain of shimmering lakes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nsbfoundation.com\/nb\/grand-rounds-national-scenic-byway\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/nsbfoundation.com\/nb\/grand-rounds-national-scenic-byway\/\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Theater and performing arts<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guthrie Theater<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Legendary regional theater known for stellar productions and breathtaking architecture overlooking the Mississippi River.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Orpheum Theatre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; <\/span><b>State Theatre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Historic Hennepin Avenue venues hosting Broadway tours, concerts, and big performances.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Museums<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minneapolis Institute of Art<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 One of the largest and most acclaimed art museums in the U.S., with thousands of works from around the world, from antiquity to contemporary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Walker Art Center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Contemporary art powerhouse with innovative exhibitions, plus adjacent <\/span><b>Minneapolis Sculpture Garden<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> featuring the famous <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spoonbridge and Cherry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sculpture.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weisman Art Museum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 University of Minnesota museum with striking architecture and rotating exhibits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>American Swedish Institute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Beautiful historic mansion museum celebrating Swedish and Nordic culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Museum of Russian Art<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Unique museum dedicated to Russian artistic traditions and exhibitions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minnesota History Center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Excellent for learning about Minnesota\u2019s past and cultures.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mill City Museum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 History museum about the flour-mill industry with great views of historic mills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Science Museum of Minnesota<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Fun, interactive science exhibits including dinosaurs and immersive displays.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bell Museum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Natural history museum with exhibits on space, wildlife, and a planetarium.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Weather and packing guidance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October is one of the most beautiful months of the year in the Twin Cities, when leaves are ablaze and the air is crisp. However, late October could also bring unexpected cold or snow. It is recommended that attendees check the weather a few weeks ahead of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":104,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-96","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/96","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/96\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":124,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/96\/revisions\/124"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}