About WEDA's Governor's Conference on Economic Development

WEDA's biggest education and networking event of the year is the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development. This three-day conference includes educational sessions covering the most important economic development topics and issues of the time, exhibits, receptions and other networking opportunities. The conference is a great opportunity to meet other economic development professionals who work to shape Wisconsin's economic future within their community. The conference provides continuing education credits for: EDFP, CEcD and AICP certifications.

Upcoming Conference

February 8-10, 2017
22nd Annual Governor's Conference on Economic Development                                                                                             Creating Communities of Content
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Milwaukee, WI

2017 Conference Agenda

Register for the 2017 Governor's Conference

Past Conferences

February 3 - 5, 2016
21st Annual Governor's Conference on Economic Development
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
Madison, WI
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February 11 - 13, 2015
20th Annual
Shifting Sands: Preparing for the Future
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
Madison, WI
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2015 Legislative Day was held on Wednesday, February 11
in conjunction with the Governor's conference.

Why Wisconsin
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
Madison, WI
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February 6 - 8, 2013
Moving Wisconsin Forward
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
Madison, WI
2013 WEDA's Governor's Conference PowerPoints

February 8 - 10, 2012
The Power of Deliberate Practice
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
Madison, WI

February 9-11, 2011
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
Madison, WI