Central Wisconsin Days 2026 & Leadership Reception

Central Wisconsin Day is your opportunity to bring the voice of our region to Madison. Business and community leaders will meet with policymakers from across the state to discuss how the legislature can help move Central Wisconsin forward.

Participants will be divided into teams to meet with lawmakers representing districts throughout Wisconsin. Teams will champion issues vital to the people, employers, and economies of Central Wisconsin.

Agenda

Leadership Reception
Wednesday, February 11 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Top Floor – Park Hotel, 22 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703

Join speakers, sponsors, staff, and leaders for heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks in celebration of Central Wisconsin Days.

Advocacy Day
Thursday, February 12 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2nd Floor – Hall of Wisconsin Room, 22 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703

Thursday Agenda

10:00 AM – Coffee & Registration
Doors open for coffee, networking, and conversation.

10:30 AM – Welcome & Morning Speaker from Presenting Sponsor Findorff
Opening remarks and sponsor presentation.

10:50 AM – Overview of the Current Legislative Landscape
Brief state of the legislature overview.

11:10 AM – Issue Paper Review
Discussion of focus topics for the day.

11:30 AM – Logistics Overview & Final Questions
Event logistics review.

11:45 AM – Lunch
Team networking and lunch.

12:45 PM – Group Photo in the Rotunda at the Capitol
Official group photo before legislative visits.

1:00 PM – Legislative Visits
Meet with legislators. Attendees may depart after their final visit or return to the hotel.

4:00 PM – Return to Park Hotel for Recap & Grab-and-Go Snacks
Informal debrief and light refreshments.