2025 WEDA Fall Best Practices Conference

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2025 WEDA Best Practices Conference

"Driving Innovation, Navigating Challenges, and Soaring to Success: The Next 50 Years of Economic Development in Wisconsin"

September 24-26, 2025 | Oshkosh Convention Center | Oshkosh, WI

Draft Conference Agenda is found Here

The 2025 WEDA Best Practices Conference will be held Sept. 24-26, in beautiful Oshkosh, Wiscosin. The Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel, in the heart of downtown, is our host. Amazing restaurants and pubs, all within walking distance, will make this a great city to explore!

The upcoming conference will provide attendees with an opportunity to dive into the fundamentals of economic development and the leading issues of the day, including technology advancements, entrepreneurship, talent attraction; business expansion and retention; and redevelopment and revitalization opportunities.

In addition to a wealth of networking opportunities, dynamic speakers, and continuing education credit certifications (EDFP, CEcD and AICP), the Best Practices Conference will include the Community and Economic Development Awards (CEDA). The CEDA Awards program recognizes and celebrates exceptional projects, programs, and businesses that drive economic growth in Wisconsin.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Fall Best Practices Conference. Come for the conference and take in the beauty of East-Central Wisconsin!

Conference Lodging

Conference Hotel: Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront

1 North Main Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901

Special WEDA Conference Group Room Rate: $98/night (Tuesday, Sept. 23 thru Thursday, Sept. 25)

To qualify for the Group Room Rate, attendees must make reservations by September 9, 2025, and ask for the ‘2025 WEDA Best Practices Conference’ rate when making your reservation. All reservations must be guaranteed by one night’s deposit with a major credit card.

To make reservations, call the hotel: 920-230-3200

Check-in: 3pm | Check-out: 11:00am

Parking: Available on-site for $5.00 per day

Exhibit Tables Available - Exhibit information can be found HERE

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to share your products and services. Exhibit information my be found at the link above or on the conference registration site or by contacting Liza Rosenthal, Events and Membership Manager - lizar@badgerbay.co or 920-560-5624

Conference Sponsorships: Available — Click Here!

Registration Info:

Early Bird Registration — Register by September 5, 2025 for a Chance with WIN! SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY!

Register by September 5 and be entered into a drawing to receive a special Gift Box! Three lucky winners will enjoy a special treat. Sponsored by: Vierbicher

Full Conference Registration includes Wednesday evening reception; Thursday morning continental breakfast & breaks, lunch and evening reception; Friday morning breakfast and am break.

An optional fee is required to participate in the Wednesday, September 24, Academy program, Wisconsin Women in Economic Development and the afternoon tour. See registration site for details.

Registration fees: Member Non-Member

Full Conference $299 $449

Thursday Only $199 $279

Friday Only $109 $179

Wednesday Academy Free! $ 99 (Separate registration site is here)

Wed. Women in ED Luncheon $ 25 $ 25

Wednesday Tours $ 20 $ 20

CEDA Luncheon Thursday $ 25 $ 25 (fee is only rq'd if not attending the FBPC)

REFUND POLICY: A 25% fee will be charged for all cancellations prior to September 1, 2025. After that date no refunds will be accepted. Transfer of ticket purchase may be made without penalty at any time.

JOIN WEDA TODAY! SAVE ON REGISTRATION FEES!

Gain access to a vast network of economic development professionals, best practices and resources. Position you and your community for success in the economic development field. Become one of more than 400 WEDA members today and save on conferences, courses, webinars and more! Join WEDA. Individual memberships start at just $350/year.

Additional Information:

• This conference is recognized by IEDC as creditable towards Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) recertification.

• Conference Handouts will be posted on the WEDA website.

• Watch this website for updated information as conference dates near.

DRAFT CONFERENCE AGENDA IS FOUND HERE!

2025 WEDA Fall Best Practices Conference

September 24 - 26, 2025
Oshkosh Convention Center
2 N Main Street
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
United States
54901

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