PastForward 2025 will be at the Hilton Milwaukee, 509 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203. All events take place here unless otherwise noted.

For questions regarding new or an existing reservations, contact the Hilton Milwaukee directly at +1 414-271-7250.

The conference rate is available most nights beginning the night of Sep. 13 through the night of Sep. 20. Some nights may be sold out. Search with flexible dates or call the hotel directly if you are not seeing availability.

(Note: As of Jul. 16, the night of Sep. 18 is completely sold out.)

• Start exploring Milwaukee today with our interactive guide "8 Sites for a People’s History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin."
• Milwaukee's compact downtown makes exploring a snap. VisitMilwaukee has all the details on public buses, biking, taxis, and more.
• If you find yourself in need of assistance, look for the blue shirt or jacket worn by the Public Service Ambassadors, Milwaukee’s walking concierges.
• The Hilton Milwaukee offers onsite parking, valet parking, and electric vehicle charging station. PastForward attendees will enjoy a reduced parking rate of $22/day.

The Hilton Milwaukee is located:

• 9 miles from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
• 75 miles from Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
• 95 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
• 2 miles from the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, served by Amtrak, Greyhound, and other local and regional bus services.