Conference detail

2026 Governor's Conference on Economic Development

Organized by Western Economic Development Association (WEDA)

WEDA's annual Governor's Conference on Economic Development is the area's largest education forum dedicated to advancing economic development across Wisconsin.

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Dates: Jan 28-30, 2026
Location: Middleton, WI
Deadline: -
Attendees: 500
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About this conference

WEDA's annual Governor's Conference on Economic Development is the area's largest education forum dedicated to advancing economic development across Wisconsin. This conference attracts 275-325 professionals from every sector of economic development including, bankers, Chamber of Commerce staff, municipal, county and tribal officials, community planners, construction companies, consultants, engineering companies, local and regional economic development professionals, residential and commercial developers, State Agency staff, university and technical college representatives, utility company staff and workforce development professionals.

Sponsorship options

Conference Luncheon Sponsor ($3,000), Thursday Reception Sponsor ($3,000), Thursday Morning Featured Speaker Sponsor ($2,500), Friday Morning Featured Speaker Sponsor ($2,500), WEDA Networking Exhibit Hall Sponsor ($2,000), Photography Services Sponsor ($2,000), Breakfast Buffet Sponsor ($2,000), Opening Reception Sponsor ($1,500), Young Professionals Evening Social Sponsor ($1,500), Log-In Screen Sponsor ($1,500), Conference Social Media Sponsor ($1,500), Supporting Sponsor ($1,000), Luncheon Dessert Sponsor ($1,000), Early Bird Sponsor ($1,000), Conference Namebadge Sponsor ($1,250), Hospitality Suite Sponsor ($1,500 for 2 nights), WI Women In Economic Development Luncheon Sponsor ($1,000), Individual Session Sponsors ($500), Beverage Break Sponsor ($500), Notepad Sponsor ($500).