Venue
Conference Location - Memorial Union
Address: 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Conference Rooms & Schedule
- March 9: Apache (Room 238) and Navajo (Room 240) - Second Floor
- March 10: Union Stage - Lower Level
- March 11: Union Stage - Lower Level
- Poster Board - Union Stage (Lower Level)
- Banquet Dinner - Engrained Café, Memorial Union Building, 1290 S Normal Ave, Tempe, AZ 85287 (Second Floor)
- March 12: Union Stage - Lower Level
Tips
- Finding Apache and Navajo: When entering the Memorial Union, enter from the South Entrance and take the elevator up to the second floor. Exit off the elevator and go left and then go left again just before the information desk.
- Finding Union Stage: Enter the Memorial Union from the South Entrance and take the elevator to the lower level or enter using the outside stair access from the South Entrance. Information desks can be found on the first and second floor if attendees need help locating the rooms.
- Parking: The nearest paid parking is the Apache Blvd Parking Structure, 401 E Lemon St., Tempe, AZ 85281. The Memorial Union is north of the parking structure.
Special Events Location
Opening Reception - March 9th: Please note that the Opening Reception has been updated to a no-host happy hour at Pedal Haus Brewery (730 S Mill Ave #102, Tempe, AZ 85281). Join us for a casual evening of networking and conversation. Learn more about Pedal Haus Brewery
Banquet Dinner - March 11th: The conference Banquet Dinner will be held at Engrained Cafe in Memorial Union on the Tempe Campus. Learn more about Engrained
Memorial Union - The Heart of ASU
The Memorial Union (MU) is the centerpiece and the "showroom" of Arizona State University. It serves as the heart of the campus, the living room, the hearthstone. This iconic facility embodies the dreams and aspirations that an ASU education can provide, incorporating all aspects of ASU culture while celebrating the uniqueness of each individual.
The Memorial Union provides a forum for the community to come together, share in our differences, and unite in the singular quest for truth, justice, and the pursuit of higher learning. Its central location makes it an ideal venue for CogSIMA 2026, promoting interaction and communication among conference participants.
Central Location
Located in the heart of ASU's Tempe campus, easily walkable from most hotels
Modern Facilities
State-of-the-art meeting rooms equipped with latest AV technology
Dining Options
Multiple campus dining options in the same building for convenient lunch meetings
Accessibility
Fully accessible facilities with easy navigation for all participants
Why ASU?
Arizona State University is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country's most innovative school. ASU takes the top spot in the nation for sustainability (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) and global impact (Times Higher Education).
As a globally recognized leading knowledge enterprise, ASU is dedicated to delivering academic excellence, advancing research-based solutions for humankind's greatest challenges, producing strong and compassionate leaders, ensuring the health of our planet, and providing quality education for all learners.
This location offers an ideal setting for CogSIMA 2026, given the university's strong commitment to supporting technical conferences and its extensive experience in hosting international conferences and symposiums.
