Governors Conference on Economic Development

January 28, 2026

The Governor’s Conference on Economic Development brings together industry leaders to explore entrepreneurship, workforce housing solutions, manufacturing trends, and the role of AI in economic development. As WEDA’s largest annual educational and networking event, the conference offers a robust agenda designed to advance economic growth across rural and urban Wisconsin.

Venue Info

Madison Marriott West
1313 John Q Hammons Drive
Middleton
Wisconsin
53562

The Governor’s Conference on Economic Development features industry-thought leaders and practitioners who delve into entrepreneurship, solutions for workforce housing, trends Wisconsin manufacturers face and artificial intelligence in economic development. The Governor's Conference is WEDA's largest educational and networking event of the year. The packed agenda has something for everyone as we focus on advancing economic growth for people of all ages in rural and urban Wisconsin.

Learn more and register for this event here.