January 21-23, 2026 | Baird Center | Milwaukee | #EdCon2026

Thank you, Attendees!

Thank you for attending Wisconsin’s largest education event! Relive all the thrilling moments of this year’s State Education Convention through the eyes of our photographer, John O’Hara.

Click here to view his full gallery of photos from the convention. Please be sure to credit him in any personal or district social media posts when using his photos.

Additionally, pictures taken by Cahill Photography inside the Exhibit Hall are now available. Click here to access the gallery and be sure to enter the code WASB26 at checkout to get your photos for free.

2026 State Education Convention

The theme for 2026 was: Collaborate. Innovate. Elevate. More than 3,000 public school leaders, educators, exhibitors and advocates gathered in Milwaukee Jan. 21-23 to collaborate with leaders throughout the state, innovate to advance public education and elevate student achievement across Wisconsin.

The event was co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials and the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators. Thank you to all attendees and participants.

We look forward to seeing you at the Baird Center from Jan. 20-22, 2027, for #EdCon2027! The call for proposals opens April 1, so check back this spring to submit applications for breakout sessions, student performances 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.

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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.

More Resources

The November 2025 issue of Wisconsin School News previewed 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.

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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