BTAA Registrars’ Conference 2026
Hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison | October 4-6, 2026
🎵 If you want to be a Badger, just come along with us. 🎵
We’re excited to welcome you to the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the 2026 BTAA Registrars’ Conference!
This year’s conference will be filled with opportunities to connect and collaborate with your peers from across the Big Ten. Plus, we’ll give you a feel for the Badger experience and highlight what makes UW–Madison special.
Because fall in Wisconsin can be unpredictable, we recommend packing several layers of clothing and comfortable shoes.
Questions? Email communications@registrar.wisc.edu.
Registration and Schedule
Schedule
All conference events will take place at Union South unless otherwise noted.
2026 BTAA Registrars’ Conference Expanded Program (accessible PDF)
2026 BTAA Registrars’ Conference Menus (accessible PDF)
Sunday
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
Arrival and check-in
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.:
Welcome reception
📍Memorial Union, Tripp Commons
Monday
7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast
📍Varsity Hall 1
8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.: Welcome from Provost John Zumbrunnen, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Dr. Ashley Miller, and Associate Vice Provost and University Registrar Scott Owczarek
📍Varsity Hall 3
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Lightning (2-3 minute) Institution Updates
📍Varsity Hall 3
Share your top success from the past year, the top challenge you face, and a highlight from your team
10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Compliance and Regulations During a Time of Change
📍Varsity Hall 3
Navigating a shifting federal landscape, state impacts, and impacts to specific student populations (international, veteran, athlete)
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.: AI in the Registrar’s Office
📍Varsity Hall 3
Highlight current applications and ideal future uses
Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Lunch
📍Varsity Hall 1
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.: Campus tours
- Trolley tour: Leaves at 1:15 p.m. from Union South (meet at the hotel driveway off Dayton Street)
- First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour: Begins at 1:15 p.m. at Memorial Union (leave Union South at 12:45 p.m.)
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Afternoon breakout sessions
- Breakout Session 1 (3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.): Director’s Corner
- 📍Landmark Room
- Breakout Session 2 (3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.): Athletics and Transfers
- 📍 Industry Room
- Breakout Session 3 (3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.): Residency and Compliance
- 📍Agriculture Room
- Breakout Session 4 (3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.): Academic Scheduling
- 📍Industry Room
- Breakout Session 5 (3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.): Degree Audit and Courseshare
- 📍 Agriculture Room
4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.: Break
5:20 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Transportation to evening reception
📍Departing from Union South (meet at the hotel driveway off Dayton Street)
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Evening reception
📍Four Winds Farm (Fitchburg, WI)
Tuesday
7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast
📍Varsity Hall 1
8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.: Student-Centered Records and Academic Operations
📍Varsity Hall 3
9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Team Leadership, Organizational Structures, Professional Development, and Field Advancement
📍Varsity Hall 3
10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.: SIS Modernizations, Vendors, Tools, and Technology
📍Varsity Hall 3
11 a.m. to noon: Potpourri and Recognition of 2027 Host Institution
📍Varsity Hall 3
Noon to 1 p.m.: Lunch and optional departures
📍Varsity Hall 1
(Optional) 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Strategic conversations
📍333 East Campus Mall, Room 11301 (11th Floor)
(Optional) 3:30 p.m. to ?: Farewell reception for Beth Warner
📍Steenbock’s on Orchard
Venue Information: Union South
- Located in the center of the building and east side of the building
- Room 241 – Second level next to the Marquee
- Call 608-219-4967 to gain access to the room
- Lockable from the inside, “Occupied/Vacant” signage engages with lock
- Chair, table, and electrical outlets
- Located on the third level near the elevators and administration office. Labeled as “Restroom.”
- We welcome you to wear a high-quality mask, especially to support attendees who may be immunocompromised or live with those who are immunocompromised.
Campus Safety Resources
In an emergency, dial 911.
The UW–Madison Police Department serves the greater campus area.
Non-Emergency Calls: 608-264-2677
The Madison Police Department serves the city of Madison.
Non-Emergency Calls: 608-255-2345
SAFEwalk can walk with you to and from areas on and near campus at night. Request SAFEwalkers by calling or texting 608-262-5000.
Registration
Registration closed on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Cost: $400
Any cancellations or refunds on registration fees needed to be submitted by Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Getting Here
Madison is served by the Dane County Regional Airport and Metro Transit.
You can reserve parking with your hotel booking or park at any of the visitor spaces across campus.
Staying Here
Stay at the Wisconsin Union Hotel in Union South, conveniently located in the heart of campus and just an elevator ride from conference activities.
Booking Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026
Exploring Here
From Picnic Point to the Memorial Union Terrace and the Wisconsin State Capitol, there’s a lot to see in the waterfront city the Ho-Chunk call Teejop (Four Lakes).
Meet Your Hosts
Office of the Registrar
We’re collaborators. We’re innovators. We bridge the gap between technology, policy, and implementation. We’re here to support the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s teaching and learning mission and make the campus a better place for students, faculty, and staff.
Division of Enrollment Management
The Division of Enrollment Management (DEM) believes in our ability to contribute towards an ecosystem of innovation. Through this relentless desire for bold ideas, DEM leads a comprehensive strategic enrollment approach to attract, enroll, support, and graduate the most talented students.
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is Wisconsin’s land grant university. We serve roughly 52,000 students and count more than 500,000 living alumni among our Badger family.
At our core is the Wisconsin Idea: that our work should benefit the lives of those far beyond campus.