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January 21-23, 2026 | Baird Center | Milwaukee | #EdCon2026
2026 State Education Convention
Welcome to Wisconsin’s largest education event! Join us in Milwaukee from January 21-23 to grow, develop and lead with purpose.
The theme for 2026 is: Collaborate. Innovate. Elevate. Let’s gather to collaborate with education leaders throughout the state, innovate to advance public education and elevate student achievement across Wisconsin.
The event is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials and the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators. We can’t wait to see you there!
2026 Exhibitor Page
Visit the exhibitor page for Exhibit Hall timelines, tips on exhibiting, and guidance on sharing your story and making the most out of the 2026 State Education Convention.
Have Questions?
Do you have any questions regarding the State Education Convention?
Check our Frequently Asked Questions page to find information about registration, shuttle services, mobility accommodations and more.
View the Agenda
Explore the complete event agenda—featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, ticketed meals and a variety of engaging programming. Scroll down on this page to see specific information about the keynotes, pre-convention workshops, Exhibit Hall and more. Alternatively, download the app and access the full schedule at your fingertips.
Hotel Accommodations
Important Dates
- January 2, 2026: Registration Cancellation Deadline
- January 9, 2026: Registration Deadline
- January 20, 2026: Pre-Convention Workshops
- January 21-23, 2026: State Education Convention
Pre-Convention Workshops
Convention attendees have the opportunity to expand their knowledge with a deep dive into an important topic of learning impacting Wisconsin school districts.
Keynote Speakers
Our engaging keynote speakers will center their messages around student achievement, belonging, leadership and more.
Breakout Sessions
More than 90 breakout sessions give Wisconsin school leaders the opportunity to learn from each other. Sessions are held across all three days of the convention. Wipfli and HPS/PayMedix are sponsoring the Wednesday and Thursday breakouts, respectively.
Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall provides attendees with opportunities to learn about the latest offerings in the industry.
More Resources
The November 2025 issue of Wisconsin School News goes in-depth on everything related to convention, including breakout sessions, keynote speakers, exhibitors and more.
We want you to join the conversation! Use one of our social media graphics to spread the word about your participation at #EdCon2026. Use our Promotional Toolkit to find graphics for attendees, presenters and exhibitors.
The 2026 State Education Convention app is now available to download in the Apple and Google Play stores! Make sure to download it to receive the latest convention updates. You’ll also have access to the agenda, maps, presenter handouts and more.
Thank you to our 2026 State Education Convention Sponsors!
Wisconsin State Education Convention
122 W. Washington Ave., Suite 400 · Madison, WI 53703
toll-free 833-320-5333 · phone 608-257-2622 · fax 608-257-8386
convention@wasb.org
