2026 WPHA-WALHDAB Annual Public Health Conference
Organized by Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) and Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB)
Join over 500 public health leaders, advocates, and changemakers at our 2026 Annual Conference! This year, we’re elevating the conversation—focusing on collective action...
- Dates
- May 19-21, 2026
- Location
- Wisconsin Dells, WI
- Deadline
- May 19, 2026
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
Join over 500 public health leaders, advocates, and changemakers at our 2026 Annual Conference! This year, we’re elevating the conversation—focusing on collective action that will shape the future of public health in Wisconsin. Attendees will dive into timely policy discussions, sharpen their advocacy skills, and explore concrete ways to mobilize the public health workforce during a pivotal year. Alongside our engaging speakers and diverse educational sessions, the conference will offer dedicated spaces for strategy-building, reflection, and strengthening relationships that fuel effective policies. We aim for every attendee to leave energized with new connections, deeper policy insight, and practical tools to influence healthier communities. This is your moment to be part of Wisconsin’s public health movement—let’s mobilize, engage, and lead together. Conference Theme: Mobilizing for Health: Creating Change Together. Conference Objectives: Inspire cross-sector partners to share creative solutions and collectively advocate for policies & systems that sustain healthy, thriving communities. Build community by broadening participation, championing fairness and access, and enhancing civic engagement. Strengthen our public health workforce by investing in people, collaboration, and innovation. The 2026 Conference will offer a hybrid format, combining an in-person experience with the option for virtual attendance through Whova, our conference app.
Sponsorship options
All Sponsorship Levels Include: Logo inclusion in the Sponsor/Exhibitor Slide Show and prominent branding at all plenary sessions, Premier exhibit booth placement & non-competitive viewing times ($1000 value), Name badges with Sponsor recognition ribbons, List of registered attendees, Sponsor recognition on website, event app, and all on-site materials. Platinum Sponsor - $8,000 LEVEL: Introduction of Representatives during plenary to provide 2-3 minutes of comments, Four full Conference registrations ($2000 value), Two quarters of complimentary advertising on the WPHA and WALHDAB websites ($1000 value), Logo included on attendee name badges. Gold Sponsor - $5,000 LEVEL: Three Full Conference registrations ($1500 value), One quarter of complimentary advertising on the WPHA & WALHDAB websites ($500 value), Option to place promotional items or literature for your organization in general session room. Silver Sponsor - $3,000 LEVEL: Two Full Conference registrations ($1000 value). Exhibitor Display Only - $750 Members, $1,000 Non-Member: Table top display table and two chairs, Non-competitive exhibit viewing times, Incentive game for conference attendees provided to encourage viewing, Organization listing in event app, List of registered attendees, Complimentary meals & refreshments during exhibit hours, $200 off of your FULL conference registration (limit 2 per registration, requires an add-on ticket to attend sessions). Awards Dinner Opportunities: The Awards Dinner will take place Wednesday evening. All conference attendees are invited to attend for the public health celebration! Awards Dinner Premier Sponsor - $2,500: Opportunity for 2-3 minutes of live remarks during ceremony, Up to eight Awards Ceremony Tickets, Awards ceremony event signage, Recognition of sponsorship via WPHA website, social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter), Reserved Table at Front of Room. Awards Dinner Supporter - $750: Four Awards Ceremony Tickets, Awards ceremony event signage, Recognition of sponsorship via WPHA social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter), Reserved Table at Front of Room. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR PURCHASE: Marketing Package $500 (includes 1 push notification to all attendees on conference app and option to place promotional items or literature in general session room), Booth Electricity $50, Additional Exhibit Booth Representative(s) $75, Additional Full Conference Attendee Registration: $200 off registration (limit 2 for exhibit display).
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