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Five tailored tracks: Customer Service, Marketing, People, Supply Chain, and Technology

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Extensive networking opportunities with other business professionals

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Actionable insights from executives and national brands, influential authors, and industry experts

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Annual Business Best Practices and Emerging Technologies Conference

The UWEBC Annual Conference is Wisconsin’s premier learning event for forward-thinking business leaders.

Join us on October 6, 2026, for a high-impact day designed to spark ideas, strengthen connections, and prepare you for what’s next. With five dynamic tracks, real-world sponsor case studies, and inspiring keynote speakers, this year’s conference delivers practical insights you can put into action immediately.

You’ll hear from leaders who are redefining their industries, challenging conventional thinking, and sharing strategies to navigate rapid change with confidence. From emerging technologies to evolving business models, every session is built to help you stay ahead.

Beyond the content, it’s the energy of the UWEBC Community that sets this event apart. The conversations, collaboration, and shared commitment to growth create an experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Registration is open now

Super early bird pricing ends July 15, so register early for the best price available. Group discounts are available for organizations sending 10 or more participants. Learn more about group registration here. Ready to register? Use the button below to get started.

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The Ideas. The Energy. The Community.

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“UWEBC’s 2025 Annual Conference was a timely reminder of how emerging technologies and leadership practices are reshaping business. The AI-rich content and function-specific tracks helped me reflect on today’s challenges while envisioning tomorrow’s opportunities. I’m bringing back actionable ideas to refine and accelerate our focus on supply chain capability growth and talent pipelines.” -Craig Schaefer, GE HealthCare

Conference Details

When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 8:00am–4:30pm

Where: Monona Terrace in Madison, WI, or virtually

What: Wisconsin’s premier learning conference for business professionals

How to participate: Registration is now open. Learn about our pricing and group registration options here.

2026 Speaker Line-Up

Steve Jones

Steve Jones
Author and Partner, Jadin | Jones 
 

Mindy Geisser

Mindy Geisser
Chief People Services Officer, Savers
 

Bill Price

Bill Price
Author and Founder/CEO,
Intendra AI

Kikora Mason

Kikora Mason
Vice President, Community – Social Media, JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Ralph Buelling

Ralph Buelling
EVP/Chief Information Officer, UW Credit Union

Allison Murn

Allison Murn
Brand Growth Consultant, Illuminiting; Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota

Sean Halligan

Sean Halligan
Executive Vice President of Operations, Medline

Justin Robbins

Justin Robbins
Metric Sherpa
 

Kari Mahaffey

Kari Mahaffey
Senior Vice President – North America Applications, Oracle

Antonia Turnquist

Antonia Turnquist
Director of Talent Strategy & Acceleration, Zendesk

Conference Sponsors


Our sponsors play a key role in shaping the conference experience. Thank you to this year’s sponsors:

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If your organization is interested in building meaningful connections with business and technology leaders, we’d love to start the conversation. Learn more about sponsorship here.