Conferences

2026 WI workplace policy conference

February 18 & 19, 2026
Madison Marriott West
Madison, WI

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Conference Description

Shaping the Future of Work, Workers, and Workplaces

Join us for Wisconsin SHRM’s 1.25-day Workplace Policy Conference, where HR professionals, business leaders, and industry partners unite to explore the future of workplace governance and public policy to honor past successes while driving the meaningful change needed to stay ahead of evolving workplace trends. This year’s event features dynamic keynotes, interactive workshop sessions, and a robust vendor and networking fair—connecting attendees with innovative partners and solutions that support compliant, agile, and future-ready workplaces.

As talent pools shrink and the importance of shaping the future of work expands, organizations must remain flexible and responsive to evolving workforce dynamics. Workplace policies must adapt to meet talent where they are—across both traditional and nontraditional employment models—while upholding clarity, consistency, and compliance.

Attendees will gain firsthand insights into the legislative and regulatory issues shaping the HR landscape and build lasting connections with peers and solution providers. Whether you’re an HR leader, business partner, or public affairs professional, this conference delivers the tools, insights, and advocacy perspectives you need to champion effective workplace policies and make your voice heard in the evolving world of work.

 

Event Pricing

SHRM Member TBA
Non-SHRM Member TBA
Student (Full Time - Undergrad) TBA

 


Certification Approval


Wisconsin State Council SHRM is recognized
by SHRM to offer Professional Development
Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP©
recertification activities.

 

SHRM Credits:  Submitted for credit

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Location/Hotel Accommodations










Madison Marriott West
1313 John Q Hammons Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53562
 Conference Room rate: 
General Standard Guestroom: $132.00 + taxes per night

Cancellation Policy:
Check directly with the hotel on their cancellation policies.
 

Contact Information

 

Jay Stephany, SHRM-SCP, PHR
Legislative Director


Em: legislativedirector@wishrm.org
Term start:  1/1/2024


Biography

Jay Stephany is an HR Generalist at Network Health in Menasha, WI.  Network Health offers services to employers of all sizes, Medicare Advantage plans and individual and family health insurance services in 23 counties throughout Wisconsin.  Previous work experience includes Plexus as the Manager of Talent Acquisition, Goodwill NCW as the Senior Seeker of Talent, and Dunham Express as an HR Generalist.
 
Jay received a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR).  As a volunteer leader, Jay has been an active member with SHRM; both as a District Director for WISHRM and with Fox Valley SHRM (FVSHRM), serving in the positions of VP of Programming and Chapter President.

 

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