2025 WEDA Governor’s Conference
Golden Legacy, Prosperous Tomorrow
Feb. 5 – 7, 2025
Hyatt Regency | Milwaukee, WI
WEDA’s 2025 Governor’s Conference on Economic Development celebrates WEDA’s 50th Anniversary! The Governor’s Conference is the largest WEDA education and networking event of the year.
Annually, WEDA’s Governor’s Conference attracts 275-300 economic and community development professionals as well as workforce development professionals and business leaders from across Wisconsin. The 2025 WEDA Governor’s Conference on Economic Development will feature industry thought leaders and practitioners who will tackle workforce and economic development challenges facing our businesses and communities today. The packed agenda has something for everyone as we focus on talent attraction, strengthening our communities, and advancing economic growth in rural and urban Wisconsin.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Governor’s Conference!
REGISTRATION INFO:
The CRA Network Event and WEDA Academy require separate registration from the Governor’s Conference!
Early Bird Registration — Register by January 6, 2025 for a Chance to WIN!
Register by January 3 and be entered into a drawing to receive a special Wisconsin Products Gift Box! Three lucky winners will enjoy products from across the state.
Second Chance Registration — Register by January 20, 2025
Late Registration — Register by January 21-February 7, 2025
Full Conference Registration includes Wednesday evening reception; Thursday morning continental breakfast & breaks, lunch and evening reception; Friday morning breakfast and am break. An optional fee required to participate in the Wednesday, Feb. 5 Academy program.
Pre-registration Required. Free to Attend!
Pre-registration Required. $0 – WEDA Members; $99 – Non-Members
REFUND POLICY:
A 25% fee will be charged for all cancelations prior to January 20. After that date no refunds will be accepted. Transfer of ticket purchase may be made without penalty at any time.
JOIN WEDA TODAY! SAVE ON REGISTRATION FEES!
Gain access to a vast network of economic development professionals, best practices and resources. Position you and your community for success in the economic development field. Become one of more than 400 WEDA members today and save on conferences, courses, webinars and more! Join WEDA. Individual memberships start at just $350/year.
Additional Information:
- This conference is approved for IDEC credits.
- Conference Handouts will be posted on the WEDA website.
- Watch this website for updated information as conference dates near.
Conference Lodging
Hyatt Regency
333 West Kilbourn, Milwaukee, WI
Any Special WEDA Conference Group Room Rate: $103/Sgl or Dbl | $123 – Triple | $143 – Quad
To qualify for the Group Room Rate, attendees must make reservations by January 17, 2025, and ask for the ‘2025 WEDA Governor’s Conference’ rate when making your reservation. All reservations must be guaranteed by one night’s deposit with a major credit card.
Reference 2025 Governor’s Conference – Hyatt Milwaukee – CODE G-WEDF when making your reservation.
Check-in: 3 pm | Check-out: 12 noon
Parking: Valet Parking: $35/night; Self-park in attached garage $30/night
Exhibit Tables Available!
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to share your products and services. Exhibit information may be found below or by contacting Kathy Davies, conference planner – kdavies@weda.org or 715-344-2457
Conference Sponsorships Available – See Sponsorship Opportunity Guide!
WEDA’s annual Governor’s Conference is WEDA’s largest event dedicated to advancing economic development across Wisconsin. This conference attracts 275-300 professionals from every sector of economic development
Our Diamond Sponsor:
Keystone Sponsors:
Thank You To All Of Our Corporate Sponsors!
– Associated Bank
– Baker Tilly
– BNSF Railway
– CARW
– CG Schmidt
– Cinnaire
– Findorff
– FIRE
– Greenfire Management Services
– Heritage Consulting
– Kapur
– Middleton Chamber of Commerce
– M7
– Midpoint Consulting
– NAIOP
– PW Group
– Redevelopment Resources
– Reinhart Law
– Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions
– US Bank
– UW Center for Dairy Research
– Zilber
