WMC Future Wisconsin Summit

5th Annual Future Wisconsin Summit

November 28, 2018
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison
8:30 am - 1:00 pm

The Future Wisconsin Summit attendees will hear from top-notch speakers including: Ted Abernathy of Economic Leadership, who will take a long-term look at Wisconsin’s economic challenges and how to solve them; Tricia Braun from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will provide an update on the state’s strategic plan to attract more workers to Wisconsin; and Foxconn’s Alan Yeung is invited to provide an update on the company’s $10 billion investment in the state.

Collaborating with both education and government partners, WMC Foundation – through the Future Wisconsin Project – works with the business community to identify the state’s long-term economic challenges and develop solutions to keep Wisconsin’s economy competitive for five, 10 and 20 years into the future.

Schedule of Event

8:30 am:
Registration Opens

9:00-9:15 am:
Welcome & Introduction of Wisconsin’s Thought Leaders

9:15-9:45 am:
Talent Attraction & State Branding Campaign Update — Tricia Braun, WEDC

9:45-10:15 am:
Wisconsin’s Workforce, The Preliminary Findings — Ted Abernathy, Economic Leadership

10:30-11:15 am:
Private Sector Solutions to Workforce Challenges (Panel)

11:15-11:45 am:
Wisconn Valley, Innovation Centers & Smart Cities — Alan Yeung, Foxconn

11:45 am–12:10 pm:
Lunch

12:10-12:30 pm:
Job Honor Awards Presentation by Kyle Horn

12:30-1:00 pm:
Governor/Governor Elect (Invited)

Date and Time

Wednesday Nov 28, 2018

Wednesday November 28th
8:30am-1:00pm

Location

Monona Terrace and Convention Center
1 John Nolen Dr
Madison, WI 53703

Fees/Admission

$125

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