The UWEBC Annual Conference, held this year on October 1, is Wisconsin’s premier learning event for business professionals. It provides a platform for insightful discussions and networking opportunities, bringing together industry experts, thought leaders and professionals to explore the latest trends and innovations across several business focus areas.
Hear from UWEBC Director Doug Barton and Master of Ceremonies John Stofflet as they talk about new features, exciting opportunities, and more in this short sneak peek video:
With a diverse range of topics spanning technology, strategy, and leadership, the conference is designed to empower attendees with knowledge that can drive success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Our conference features five tracks – Customer Service, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, and Supply Chain – as well as a variety of strategic briefings, world-class keynotes, and a distinguished executive panel.
Early Bird Pricing for this year’s conference ends on August 15, 2024. Register now to save!
“The UWEBC Conference was a tremendous event offering great speakers and relevant topics. Every time I attend, I continue to be amazed at the quality of the speakers and the breadth of the topics offered. As an IT and CX leader, I find the conference to be incredibly valuable.” – Ken Garfinkel, Broan-NuTone
Conference Details
When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Where: Monona Terrace in Madison, WI, or virtually
What: Wisconsin’s premier learning conference for business professionals
How to participate: Register now!
Featured Speakers (with more to come!)
![Elliott Parker](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/elliott-parker-resized-768x768.png)
Elliott Parker
CEO of High Alpha Innovation, Author of The Illusion of Innovation
![Christine Whelan](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ChristineWhelan-square.png)
Dr. Christine B. Whelan
UW–Madison and Emory, Author of The Big Picture: A Guide to Finding Your Purpose In Life
![Julia Hobsbawm](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/juliahobsbawm-2-2-768x768.jpeg)
Julia Hobsbawm
Broadcaster, Speaker, Consultant, Author of Working Assumptions: What We Thought We Knew About Work Before Covid and Generative AI – And What We Know Now
![Dr. Vivian Phillips-Husband](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dr.-Vivian-Phillips-Husband.jpeg)
Dr. Vivian Phillips Husband
Vice President of Customer Experience
Blue Shield of California
![John Thompson](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/John_Thompson_Headshot-e1713387032464-768x768.jpg)
John Thompson
Bestselling Author, Speaker, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, EY
![Dan Gingiss](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dan-gingiss.png)
Dan Gingiss
Speaker, Author, Customer Experience Expert
![Chris Przbysz](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ChrisPrzbysz-768x768.jpeg)
Chris Przybysz
CIO
Ideal Industries
![tessa misiaszek](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tessa-misiaszek.jpg)
Tessa G. Misiaszek, PhD
Head of Research
Korn Ferry Institute
![Aaron Schroeder](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Aaron-Schroeder-768x768.jpeg)
Aaron Schroeder
Director of AI Solutions & Head of AI Center of Excellence
TTEC Digital
![Serena Huang](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/serena-huang-2-768x768.png)
Dr. Serena Huang
International Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Influencer
![Spencer Smith](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spencer-smith.png)
Spencer X Smith
AI Advisor, Author
![Carol Ptak](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Carol-Ptak-Demand-Driven-Institute-2-2-768x768.jpg)
Carol Ptak
Partner
Demand Driven Institute LLC
![Marika Velez](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/marika-velez-resizedforweb.png)
Marilka Velez
SVP, Senior Director of Marketing
Associated Bank
![Kelli Williams](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/kelli-williams-resized-768x768.png)
Kelli Williams
CEO
The BrandLab
![Anthony Romano](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/anthony-romano-resized-1.png)
Anthony Romano
CEO
Laughlin Constable
![Steven Hunt](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/StevenHunt-zoomedin.png)
Steve Hunt, PhD
Workforce Psychologist & Technologist, Author of Talent Tectonics
![Sara Gilbertson Ley](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SaraGilbertsonLey-resizedforweb-768x768.png)
Sara Gilbertson Ley
Customer Service Manager
Sub-Zero Group
![Jody McDonough](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JodyMcDonough-768x768.jpeg)
Jody McDonough
CIO
Sub-Zero Group
![Isabelle Zdatny](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Isabelle-Zdatny-square.png)
Isabelle Zdatny
Head of Thought Leadership // XM Institute
Qualtrics
![Michael Hinshaw](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/michael-hinshaw-enhanced-768x768.png)
Michael Hinshaw
Founder, President and Author
McorpCX
![Polly Mitchell-Guthrie](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/polly-mitchell-guthrie-forweb.png)
Polly Mitchell-Guthrie
Supply Chain Thought Leader
Kinaxis
![Betsy Clough](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BetsyClough-768x768.png)
Betsy Clough
Chief Human Resources Officer
UW Health
![Gina Yacone](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GYacone-resized-768x768.png)
Gina Yacone
CISO
Trace3
![Neil Morgan](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/mkg-neil-square.jpg)
Neil Morgan
Marketing Professor
Wisconsin School of Business
![Rebecca Wlazlo](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rebecca-Wlazlo-Crate-and-Barrel.jpg)
Rebecca Wlazlo
Senior Vice President Supply Chain
Crate and Barrel
![Bethany Keller](https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bethany-keller.jpeg)
Bethany Keller
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Kohl’s Inc