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2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit

October 15–16 · KI Convention Center · Green Bay, WI

2025 Recap

The survey results are in, and all indicators point to the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit being a huge success! WEDC extends a heartfelt thank you to all attendees, panelists, and presenters.

Hundreds of business and industry leaders, economic development professionals, academics, and students from throughout our state gathered on Oct. 15-16 in Green Bay for the fourth annual Wisconsin Economic Summit.

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Panelists from organizations across Wisconsin gathered at the Wisconsin Economic Summit to discuss building a workforce for the future.

Building the workforce of the future to meet tomorrow’s challenges

As demographic trends including an aging population constrain the availability of capable workers, Wisconsin employers are applying creative strategies to attract and retain the workers. Learn More

Panelists gathered at the Wisconsin Economic Summit to discuss unlocking investment in Wisconsin's entrepreneurs.

Broadening risk perspectives to encourage innovation and growth

A panel discussed risk investing and potential venture growth for Wisconsin during a panel at the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit. Read More

Fostering a community mindset grounded in possibility and growth

Four leaders who played key roles in moving contentious projects forward in their communities shared their advice in a panel discussion. Learn More

Speakers/Panelist Videos

Opening Remarks – Unlocking Investment in Wisconsin's Economy

Feeding Growth: How Hospitality Helps Fuel Wisconsin’s Economy

From Dairy to Data: Investing in Wisconsin, an Economic Perspective

Recap of day 1 activities

Featured address − Oneida Nation’s Economic Journey

Investing in the Future: Voices of Wisconsin’s Next Generation Leaders

Design Gilman: How a Village and Its Students are Unlocking Wisconsin’s Rural Future

International overview of global trade and investment

Global trade and investment in uncertain times

Governor Tony Evers' address to the 2025 Economic Summit

Closing session: Insights and next steps

Why you should consider attending

Because thriving communities don’t happen by chance—they happen by design. The Summit is your chance to:

Learn how to unlock investment in your community
Discover partnerships that drive meaningful change
Share your perspective—and hear others
Be part of a statewide network focused on impact

“I would say that as a person that’s interested in the forward movement of Wisconsin, that this was a really dynamic conference with a lot of different ideas and different sectors represented and also some people thinking about how to envision the future together.”

Sarah Lloyd

Director of Development, Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative

“It really is about learning who your resources are, really getting connected to the people, and it’s all about collaboration. So what one community is doing could impact another community, and just having that networking time is very important.”

Angie Close

Executive Director, Langlade County Economic Development Corporation

“The chance to see the people coming from all over the state making those connections. I know that I’ve made connections here, just being here that I’m going to be calling people and talking to them and seeing what’s going on in our state.”

Thomas Wartman

Director, Grow North Regional Economic Development