Five Tracks, One Premier Learning Event
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We are putting the finishing touches on an exciting speaker lineup across five dynamic tracks: Customer Service, Marketing, People, Supply Chain, and Technology. Featuring experienced business leaders, real-world sponsor case studies, and inspiring keynote speakers, this year’s conference will deliver practical ideas and fresh perspectives that attendees can apply immediately. From emerging technologies to evolving business models, every session is designed to help you anticipate change, solve current challenges, and move your organization forward. Early bird pricing ends August 31, so register soon to secure the best rate.
Organizations sending larger teams are encouraged to take advantage of our group registration discount for 10 or more participants, making it easier to bring cross-functional colleagues together for a shared experience they can carry back into their work.
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Wisconsin Digital Symposium Sessions Now Available On Demand!
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The greatest value of the 2026 Wisconsin Digital Symposium is in what happens after the event, as organizations put new ideas into practice by scaling digital initiatives, aligning technology with business priorities, and strengthening collaboration across teams. After hearing how member companies have continued the conversations and applied insights from the symposium, we wanted to extend that value to the entire UWEBC community. All session recordings are now available on UWEBC+ for our valued members to stream on demand. Whether you want to view key takeaways on pioneering digital transformation, explore emerging research on technology, or bring practical insights to your team, the full symposium experience is now available.
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Shawn Belling Brings Agile Insight to the UWEBC Community
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Meet Shawn Belling, UWEBC’s Agile Practice Director in Residence. With more than 30 years of industry experience and a passion for helping organizations successfully deploy and operate Agile methodologies, Shawn is helping members connect academic insight with real-world business practice. In this Q&A, he shares how he's helping to bridge academic insight and industry practice, how the field is evolving, and what he hopes to explore with the UWEBC community this year.
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Operational Excellence: Quality and Continuous Improvement
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Operational excellence provides the foundation for successful automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. At UWEBC’s July 16 Manufacturing Special Interest Group, leaders from Plexus, Caterpillar, Husco, Schuette Inc., UW–Stout, UW–Madison, Purcite, and Secchi shared how strong cultures, disciplined processes, workforce development, and continuous improvement help organizations turn technology investments into meaningful and lasting business results.
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Read the full recap to learn what members discussed and how organizations are turning technology investments into meaningful and lasting business results.
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Register Today: Agentic AI Forum
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Mark your calendar for the Agentic AI Forum, hosted by the Wisconsin School of Business on Friday, September 18. Designed for business leaders exploring how to put AI to work, this one-day event will examine what AI agents are, how organizations are developing strategies around them, and how to deploy and manage them responsibly. The program will feature presentations, lightning talks, and panel discussions with industry leaders and Wisconsin School of Business faculty, including George Hanson, EVP of Ecommerce at Mattress Firm, and Phil Lindemann, VP of Data and Research at Epic Systems. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with members of the AI Hub Executive Advisory Board and network with peers.
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Partner Offering Spotlight: Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: From Insight to Impact
UW–Madison has a wide breadth of professional development courses offered each year, diving into a variety of topics. Here is one upcoming event in particular that we thought may interest you.
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: From Insight to Impact
September 22 - October 6, 2026, Virtual
This emotional intelligence training for managers focuses on the actions and practical tools that can build an E.I. culture within teams. Leaders with high EQ possess empathy and self-awareness, enabling respectful, effective, and creative collaboration even when the going gets tough. Emotionally intelligent teams are better equipped to solve problems, adapt to change, work together more effectively and achieve greater productivity. It starts at the top. Develop the advanced skills needed to build emotional intelligence for yourself and for your team by signing up today.
UWEBC members receive a 20% discount.
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Upcoming UWEBC Events
Note: Attending the events listed below requires UWEBC membership, unless otherwise specified. All are virtual unless otherwise specified.
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August 14: Cybersecurity Meets AI - Risk & Resilience in the Age of Intelligent Systems
Cybersecurity Special Interest Group
Learn how to secure AI-enabled organizations while supporting innovation, resilience, and responsible adoption.
August 19: Technology in Trade Compliance: From Automation to AI
Trade Compliance Special Interest Group
Discuss practical ways trade compliance teams can use technology, automation and AI to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and support better trade compliance decisions.
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August 20: Closing the Loop - Turning Usage Data into Experience Improvement
Customer Experience Peer Group
Join this session to explore how closing the loop can transform scattered insights into better experiences and stronger outcomes.
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August 28: Executive Roundtable on Current and Emerging HR Issues
Human Resources Executives Group
This Executive Roundtable will serve as a virtual huddle for HR leaders from UWEBC member companies to have candid, peer-driven conversations about current and emerging HR issues and challenges.
September 2: AI at Scale: From Pilots to Platforms
Data and AI Peer Group
This session will explore what it takes to transition from promising pilots to sustainable AI platforms that create measurable business value.
September 15: AI-Augmented Sellers: Leveraging Copilots for Smarter Engagement
Lead Generation and Sales Special Interest Group
Discover practical, real-world ways to use AI tools for research, outreach, account planning, and follow-up, while building the skills and governance needed to drive adoption and results.
September 17: Team Architecture: Designing Structure for Strategy & Execution
Product Management Special Interest Group
Explore how leading organizations are designing product teams that improve collaboration, clarify ownership, and accelerate value delivery.
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September 17: Freight Cost and Capacity
Logistics and Distribution Peer Group
Join us in person in Green Bay and learn from member company Schneider where industry analysts anticipate the transportation industry is headed this fall and into 2027 and share insights and trends with other UWEBC members.
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September 22: Creative Strategy in the Age of AI: Blending Human Imagination with Machine Intelligence
Marketing Peer Group
Discover how to combine human imagination with AI to create smarter, faster, and more impactful creative strategies without losing your brand's unique voice.
September 24: Strengthening Human Capabilities
Talent and Learning Peer Group
Explore how developing adaptability, collaboration, and emotional intelligence through critical conversation enhances performance and trust.
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