Schedule at a Glance

Madison will include two OPTIONAL days of intensives and tours Thursday August 25 and Friday August 26 with registration and coffee starting at 7:00 am and the first programs starting at 8:30 am.

The official conference will begin with a reception at 5pm Friday night followed by a public presentation and sessions throughout the day Saturday and Sunday. Registration includes a light lunch on Saturday and Sunday and a dinner during the keynote on Saturday night.

Pre-Conference Schedule

Conference Schedule

Friday

12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Registration Open
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Opening Reception & Exhibit Hall (Madison/Wisconsin/Capitol A)
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Opening Keynote: Housing for the Future: Cohousing & Cooperatives with Anne Reynolds (Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State St) more details

Saturday

7:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration Open / Breakfast on your own*
*Attendees are encouraged to check out the famous Dane County Farmer’s Market or one of the many restaurants on State Street and Capitol Square for breakfast
8:00 am – 8:45 am Morning Connection Time with Lotus Thomas (Senate Room A/B)
9:00 am – 10:30 am Session 1
10:30 am – 11:00 am Networking/Coffee Break
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Session 2
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch Buffet (Wisconsin/Capitol A/B)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Session 3
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Networking Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Session 4
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Dinner & Keynote (Wisconsin/Capitol A/B)

Sunday

7:00 am – 8:00 am Open connection time (Senate Room A/B)
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast Buffet (Wisconsin/Capitol A)
9:00 am – 10:30 am Session 5
10:30 am – 11:00 am Networking/Coffee Break
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Session 6
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch Reception & Author’s Showcase (Wisconsin/Capitol A)

Thanks to our Conference Sponsors!