2024 Annual Conference
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Inspiring keynotes from business executives, thought leaders, and visionaries

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Five tailored tracks: Customer Service, Human Resources, IT, Marketing, and Supply Chain

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Extensive networking opportunities with other business professionals

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Actionable insights from executives and national brands, influential authors, and industry experts

Annual Business Best Practices and Emerging Technologies Conference

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!

Registration is open now.

“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

Elliott Parker
CEO of High Alpha Innovation, Author of The Illusion of Innovation

Christine Whelan

Dr. Christine B. Whelan
UW–Madison and Emory, Author of The Big Picture: A Guide to Finding Your Purpose In Life

Julia Hobsbawm

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

Dr. Vivian Phillips Husband
Vice President of Customer Experience
Blue Shield of California

John Thompson

John Thompson
Bestselling Author, Speaker, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, EY

Dan Gingiss

Dan Gingiss
Speaker, Author, Customer Experience Expert

Chris Przbysz

Chris Przybysz
CIO
Ideal Industries

tessa misiaszek

Tessa G. Misiaszek, PhD
Head of Research
Korn Ferry Institute

Aaron Schroeder

Aaron Schroeder
Director of AI Solutions & Head of AI Center of Excellence
TTEC Digital

Serena Huang

Dr. Serena Huang
International Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Influencer

Spencer Smith

Spencer X Smith
AI Advisor, Author

Carol Ptak

Carol Ptak
Partner
Demand Driven Institute LLC

Marika Velez

Marilka Velez
SVP, Senior Director of Marketing
Associated Bank

Kelli Williams

Kelli Williams
CEO
The BrandLab

Anthony Romano

Anthony Romano
CEO
Laughlin Constable

Steven Hunt

Steve Hunt, PhD
Workforce Psychologist & Technologist, Author of Talent Tectonics

Sara Gilbertson Ley

Sara Gilbertson Ley
Customer Service Manager
Sub-Zero Group

Jody McDonough

Jody McDonough
CIO
Sub-Zero Group

Isabelle Zdatny

Isabelle Zdatny
Head of Thought Leadership // XM Institute
Qualtrics

Michael Hinshaw

Michael Hinshaw
Founder, President and Author
McorpCX

Polly Mitchell-Guthrie

Polly Mitchell-Guthrie
Supply Chain Thought Leader
Kinaxis

Betsy Clough

Betsy Clough
Chief Human Resources Officer
UW Health

Gina Yacone

Gina Yacone
CISO
Trace3

Neil Morgan

Neil Morgan
Marketing Professor
Wisconsin School of Business

Rebecca Wlazlo

Rebecca Wlazlo
Senior Vice President Supply Chain
Crate and Barrel

Bethany Keller

Bethany Keller
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Kohl’s Inc

Conference Sponsors

WMEP

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