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January 22-24, 2025 | Baird Center | Milwaukee | #EdCon2025
Learning Beyond Limits
2025 State Education Convention
Registration for the 2025 Wisconsin State Education Convention is now open.
The annual convention, taking place January 22-24 in Milwaukee, is an opportunity for district leadership to meet individuals who share your passion for education.
Attend the convention because you want to make a difference for the students in your district and across the state.
About Convention
For over 100 years, the Wisconsin State Education Convention has been the largest gathering of educational leaders in the state. Historically, more than 2,000 people attend the three-day convention.
The event, held in January at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) and the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA).
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.
Register to Exhibit
Reserve your opportunity now to exhibit at the 2025 Wisconsin State Education Convention!
The convention is an ideal opportunity for you to reach this target audience with your school-related products and services.
Keynote Speakers Announced
The keynote speakers for the 2025 State Education Convention have officially been announced.
Leading a General Session each day of convention, the keynotes will offer messages of engagement, attitude and leading with passion.
Hotel Rooms Now Open
Hotel room for the 2025 State Education Convention are now available.
You can browse hotel options on the Hotel Accommodations page.
New this year: The WASB has partnered with Visit Milwaukee to provide attendees a seamless hotel booking experience.
Important Dates
- November 1, 2024: Convention Registration Opens
- December 15, 2024: Early Bird Registration Deadline
- January 21, 2025: Pre-Convention Workshops
- January 22-24, 2025: State Education Convention
View the convention schedule at a glance.
Convention Highlights
Pre-Convention Workshops
Expand your learning with a pre-convention workshop on Tuesday, January 21.
Keynote Speakers
Our engaging keynote speakers will center their messages around engagement, attitude and leading with passion.
Breakout Sessions
More than 95 breakout sessions will help Wisconsin school leaders learn from each other.
Exhibit Hall
Featuring over 200 vendors, our Exhibit Hall gives you the opportunity to learn about the latest offerings in your industry.
More Resources
The November 2024 issue of Wisconsin School News goes in-depth on everything related to convention.
We want you to join the conversation! Use one of our social media graphics to spread the word about your participation at #EdCon2025. Visit our Promotional Toolkit page to find graphics for attendees, presenters and exhibitors.
The 2025 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 2025 State Education Convention Sponsors!
Wisconsin State Education Convention
122 W. Washington Ave., Suite 400 · Madison, WI 53703
toll-free 877-705-4422 · phone 608-257-2622 · fax 608-257-8386
convention@wasb.org
