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2026 Recap
The 2026 Wisconsin Economic Summit brought together economic development professionals, business leaders, policymakers, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across Wisconsin. The theme,”Determination to Dream,” focused on how Wisconsin can continue to grow, invest, and lead in an increasingly dynamic economy.
Attendees explored critical topics including workforce development, innovation, entrepreneurship, community growth, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, participants gained insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping Wisconsin’s economic future and discussed strategies for creating shared prosperity across the state.
Success, brewed in Wisconsin
At the Wisconsin Economic Summit, New Glarus Brewing Co. Founder and President Deborah Carey shared lessons from the company's growth journey.Read More
Coming together to solve the unsolvable
In a panel at the Wisconsin Economic Summit, speakers from JAMF Software, HeartWorks, and Habitat for Humanity shared how a rich environment of collaboration in the event's host community of Eau Claire enabled imaginative approaches.Read More
The role of higher education in a changing world
Panelists from the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic and the Wisconsin Technical College System discussed how higher education institutions are adapting to evolving needs on the parts of both students and employers.Read More
On the rebound: Major losses spur ambitious paths to growth
A Wisconsin Economic Summit panel highlighted unexpected losses and community resilience with stories from Kenosha, Watertown, and Wisconsin Rapids.Learn More
Forging a career in a challenging economy
A panel at the Wisconsin Economic Summit explored what it's like to be a young professional in Wisconsin today. Read More
Building communities along with businesses
At the Wisconsin Economic Summit, Vivek Swaminathan shared lessons from building the health technology startup Cardamom Health. Learn More
Four mayors, one squeeze: Leaders face the challenge of a K-shaped economy
Mayors of Milwaukee, Madison, Superior, and Dodgeville discussed strategies for improving access to opportunity in their communities. Read More
Recognizing reality, dreaming with purpose
The 2026 Wisconsin Economic Summit offered a shared space for dreaming—and for mapping out the grit and tenacity required to build those dreams. Learn More
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