Business Day

Business Day in Madison will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center. This event brings business leaders from all over the state together to discuss important issues facing the business community and our state. We invite you to attend what is certain to be an insightful program.

Oct 27, 2026

8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Location

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703

Event Agenda

2026 Program

Program subject to change

Monday, October 26

5:00-7:00PM

Welcome Reception

*Registration includes admission to the Welcome Reception, on Monday, October 26 at the Madison Club, 5:00-7:00pm

Tuesday, October 27

8:00AM

Registration & Networking

9:00AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:10am

Redefine Impossible: The Mental Game of Extreme Performance

James Lawrence

"The Iron Cowboy"

World-renowned speaker, endurance athlete, & author

10:00AM

Networking Break

10:25AM

2027 Economic Outlook and Global Geopolitical Overview

Peter Tchir

Head of Macro Strategy, Academy Securities

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert S. Walsh

Geopolitical Intelligence Group, Academy Securities

11:30AM

Lunch

12:15PM

Executive Spotlight

Kevin Conroy

Board of Directors, Abbott; Former Chairman, CEO, and President of Exact Sciences

Kurt Bauer

**moderator*

President/CEO, WMC

12:50PM

Networking Break

1:10PM

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Award

presented by BMO

1:30PM

Midterms & 2027 Federal Policy Priorities

Steve Israel

Board of Advisors Senior Counselor, Michael Best Strategies; Former Chairman, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; Former New York Congressman

Reince Priebus

President & Chief Strategist, Michael Best; Chairman of the Board of Advisors, Michael Best Strategies LLC; former White House Chief of Staff

Alison Prange

**moderator*

Managing Director, Michael Best Strategies

2:15PM

Closing Remarks

2:30PM

Adjourn

Business Day

Details

Early Bird (Deadline: October 1)

Individual: $200

Table (8): $1,500

Regular (October 2 – October 20)

Individual: $225

Table (8): $1,700

Business Day

Presenting Sponsor

Speaker Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold SponsorS

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Copper Sponsors

Special thanks to our WMC Chamber Partners for their commitment to our events and programs throughout the year!

Adams County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism • Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce • Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce • Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce • Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce • Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce • Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce • Deforest/Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce • Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce • Envision Greater Fond du Lac • Forward Janesville • Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce • Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce • Greater Green Bay Chamber • Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce • Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce • Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau • Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce • Marinette Chamber of Commerce • Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry • Menomonie Chamber of Commerce • Mosinee Chamber of Commerce • Muskego Chamber of Commerce • New London Area Chamber of Commerce • Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce • Portage Area Chamber of Commerce • Portage County Business Council • Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce • Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce • The Chamber of Manitowoc County • Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce • Waukesha County Business Alliance

Questions?

Please contact our events team with questions or issues.