The 2026 UWEBC Annual Conference brought together business leaders, innovators, and forward-thinkers on October 6 for an incredible day of learning, connection, and inspiration in Madison, Wisconsin.
Across six dynamic tracks, inspiring keynote presentations, and real-world case studies, attendees explored new perspectives, exchanged ideas, and discovered practical strategies to bring back to their organizations. We hope the day sparked fresh thinking, meaningful conversations, and plenty of those “aha moments” that inspire new possibilities.
Of course, it’s the people who make the UWEBC Annual Conference so special. The energy of the UWEBC community, the connections made, and the willingness to share experiences and learn from one another are what make this event more than just a conference.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s event such a success! We hope you left feeling inspired, energized, and ready to put new ideas into action.
Relive the Inspiration
From memorable presentations to conversations and connections, there was so much to celebrate. Take a look back at the highlights from this year’s conference!
Keep the Aha Moments Coming
The learning doesn’t have to end when the conference does! Registered attendees can log in to the event portal to revisit session recordings and access presentation materials. Check your email for your unique login link.
Missed the Conference? Catch Up Anytime! You can still experience the insights, inspiration, and “aha moments” from this year’s UWEBC Annual Conference! Purchase a Digital Pass for immediate access to session recordings and explore the ideas and takeaways at your own pace.
The Ideas. The Energy. The Community.
“The Keynotes were excellent… We sent 5 people to the conference, and everyone got something from it. We all felt it was a good use of a day.” – Erik Anderson, Wick Buildings, on the 2026 Conference
“Definitely the keynote speaker, Steve Jones. I found his presentation both motivating and inspiring. The concept of a ‘get to’ mindset really resonated with me… I think what made the concepts truly stick was his ability to bring them to life through storytelling and relatable examples.” – Amy Hanson, Colony Brands, on the 2026 Conference
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
2026 Speaker Line-Up
Steve Jones
Author and Partner, Jadin | Jones
Mindy Geisser
Chief People Services Officer, Savers
Bill Price
Author and Founder/CEO,
Intendra AI
Mike Bechtel
Inventor, Investor, Futurist, Professor
Sri Kantamneni
Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Schreiber Foods
Patrice James
Director of Customer Experience Operations, SunStrong Management
Mark Johnson
Head Coach, UW–Madison Women’s Hockey
Craig Schaefer
Supply Chain Capability & Talent Development Executive
Kikora Mason
Communications Leader and Cultural Strategist
Ralph Buelling
EVP/Chief Information Officer, UW Credit Union
Allison Murn
Brand Growth Consultant, Illuminiting; Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota
Sean Halligan
Executive Vice President of Operations
Anne Trumbore
Chief Digital Learning Officer, Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning, UVA Darden School of Business
Christa Markgraff
General Manager of Datacenter Operations, Microsoft
Amy Climer
Author and Innovation Consultant, Climer Consulting
Megan Turek
Global Program Manager, GE HealthCare
Justin Robbins
Metric Sherpa
Kari Mahaffey
Senior Vice President – North America Applications, Oracle
Antonia Turnquist
Director of Talent Strategy & Acceleration, Zendesk
Pete Mento
Director of Global Trade Advisory Services, Baker Tilly
Becky Frankiewicz
President & Chief Strategy Officer, ManpowerGroup
Blake Morgan
3X Author, Host of The Modern Customer Podcast
Michael Belot
SVP Business Operations & Chief Real Estate Development Officer, Milwaukee Bucks
Ava McNaughton
UW–Madison Hockey Player
Conference Sponsors
Our sponsors play a key role in shaping the conference experience. Thank you to this year’s sponsors:
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.