Where Business Leaders Come to Learn What’s Next
Join us on October 6, 2026, for the UWEBC Annual Business Best Practices & Emerging Technologies Conference, Wisconsin’s premier learning event for forward-thinking business leaders. This high-impact, one-day program brings together professionals across customer experience, marketing, technology, supply chain, human resources, and leadership to explore the ideas, strategies, and emerging practices shaping the future of business.
Designed for leaders and teams looking beyond theory, the Annual Conference focuses on practical insight you can put to work right away. Through dynamic keynote presentations, cross-industry sessions, sponsor case studies, and peer conversations, attendees will hear how organizations are navigating change, adopting new technologies, strengthening customer and employee experiences, and building more agile, resilient teams.
Beyond the content, the Annual Conference is a powerful opportunity to connect with the UWEBC community. The conversations, collaboration, and shared commitment to learning create an experience that helps attendees return to their organizations with fresh ideas, stronger networks, and actionable takeaways for the year ahead.
Over 25 years of thought leadership and peer-to-peer learning among prestigious companies, focused on leading business practices and emerging technologies.
Since 1998, the UWEBC has brought together executives, managers, and senior practitioners from leading companies to learn from each other. We are a unique partnership of industry-leading companies and Wisconsin’s flagship university. Five Wisconsin governors have recognized the UWEBC as a model of university-industry collaboration advancing the competitiveness of industry and the health of the economy.
We focus our efforts on four areas critical to a diverse range of businesses:
Membership resources are open and available to all employees of your company.
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Upcoming Events
- July 15, 2026Virtual
- July 16, 2026Hybrid
- July 20, 2026Virtual
- July 23, 2026Virtual
- July 28, 2026Hybrid
Member Companies Enjoy Numerous Benefits
Companies pay an annual fee for which their managers and executives have unlimited access to these events and services before and after they are offered:
Research and Advisory Services
Interested in connecting with a UWEBC member company to discuss a specific business issue or collaborate on a research study? The UWEBC can help! From facilitating a conversation with you and other member companies to managing a research project for your company, the UWEBC is here to assist you. Learn more.
Connect with us on LinkedIn
The UWEBC hosts five distinct LinkedIn groups just for members. You can find tailored content, opportunities to connect and network with other members, and event reminders. Request to join today!
How Your Company Can Benefit
80+
Member Companies
from around the globe that you can connect with and learn from.
60+ Member-Only Events
throughout the year where company executives, managers, and senior practitioners can meet and learn from each other.
Over 25 Years of Excellence
celebrated each year at our Business Best Practices and Emerging Technologies Conference. Save the date for this year's conference: October 6, 2026.
4 Strategic Focus Areas
* Customer Experience & Marketing
* People
* Supply Chain and Manufacturing
* Technology, Data & AI