Join us for an exclusive Leadership Summit on October 2, 2023, where you will have the opportunity to learn from and network with UW-Madison thought leaders, industry peers, and key technology knowledge partners.
This summit is designed to foster collaboration and innovation across industry leaders who share common challenges and opportunities to turn technology disruption into a competitive advantage. You will hear from inspiring speakers, participate in interactive panel discussions, and explore your industry's latest trends and best practices.
There will be three concurrent sessions featuring Retail, Insurance, and Manufacturing. You will indicate your preference of industry when registering.
AGENDA
The three concurrent sessions will follow the same agenda:
1:00 Welcome
1:15 Feature Presentations and Roundtable
2:25 Break
2:40 Feature Presentations and Roundtable
3:50 Final Thoughts
4:15 Innovators' Fair, featuring UW–Madison students and student organizations, breakthrough faculty research, new academic programs, professional development, and advanced degrees.
Learn about each industry summit
Innovators' Fair
Dive deep into the universe of innovation, from the vast expanse of "outer space" with NASA's simulation-based modeling, to the intricate "inner space" of the mind with meditation training for enhanced performance. Our Lightning Talks span a galaxy of topics, bridging the celestial with the cerebral. From design thinking that shapes the world of tomorrow to insights that understand today's consumer, from the rapidity of prototyping to the intricacies of AI/ML project management. Venture into the data-driven dynamics of business and explore the game-changers of open-source tech shaping our digital future. This journey is like no other, capturing the essence of innovation, curiosity, and growth.
Agenda:
4:15-4:30pm – Networking and Refreshments
4:30-5:00pm – Lightning Talks (3 minutes each)
- NASA and Simulation-Based Modeling and Engineering
- Design Thinking for a Better Tomorrow
- Consumer Insight
- Rapid Design and Innovation: How to prototype (almost) anything?
- AI/ML project management and decision-making
- Beyond Numbers: The Lifetime Impact on and Value of Engaged Members
- Thriving in the Data-Driven Business World
- Game-changing open-source software, hardware, data, and models for our Digital Futures
- Mental Flex: Meditation Training for Performance and Well-Being
We encourage attendees to seize this unique opportunity. Engage 1:1 with our brilliant experts, educators, and the next generation of innovators — our students. Dive into discussions, exchange ideas, and discover the boundless possibilities that innovation holds.
Note: If you were given a discount code for the UWEBC Annual Conference, you will be able to enter it while registering.
UWEBC EXECUTIVE RECEPTION (By invitation only)
The UWEBC Conference Executive Reception will be held on Tuesday, October 2, from 5:30-8:00pm, and is by invitation only.
Enjoy a terrific evening of networking and conversation with our Annual Conference speakers, UW–Madison leaders, and executives from our extensive network of industry members.
Agenda:
5:30pm – Networking and refreshments
6:45pm – Welcome from Doug Barton, Chris Kozina, and the Wisconsin Governor's Office
6:55pm – Mark Jeffries and David Whyte: On Leadership
7:20pm – Mark Jeffries and Margaret Graziano: On Culture
7:40pm – Wrap-up and Adjourn
Register for the Executive Reception using the link sent to you in your email invitation.
UWEBC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Please also consider joining us for the 25th Annual Business Best Practices & Emerging Technologies Conference the following day, on Tuesday, October 3.
We have recently shared our full slate of speakers, topics, and abstracts and have added UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Dr. Michelle R. Weise, author of the acclaimed book Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don’t Even Exist Yet, and our distinguished executives panel now includes the CIO of American Family Insurance Sheldon Cuffie, CHRO of Kohler Ginger King, and Chief Innovation Officer of Lands’ End Sarah Rasmussen.
*If you were given a discount code for the Annual Conference in your email invitation, please enter it during the registration process.
We have a room block reserved at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. Hilton has provided us with this booking link so you can book directly in that block online. Please note that your hotel reservation is not included in the price of the conference and will be your responsibility.
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For more information on the conference, accommodations, or any other concerns or questions reach out to doug.barton@wisc.edu.
Questions about this conference? Contact UWEBC Event Services at events@uwebc.wisc.edu.
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