Annual Conference
Conference Details
Wisconsin Safety Council’s Annual Conference is Wisconsin’s premier industry event, highlighting health, safety, and human resource best practices, challenges, and solutions. Our conference features 50+ educational sessions, 200 exhibitors and 6 pre-conference professional development courses. In its 84th year, our conference provides a unique opportunity for professionals to share resources and experiences with colleagues, and to discuss views and concerns with a wide range of stakeholders. You can expect to hear from top-notch speakers and attend sessions with the latest safety information.
Date
April 13 – 15, 2026
Location
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
Monday, April 13
Pre-Program Professional Development Courses
*PDCs are not included in conference pricing
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
NFPA 70E And Electrical Safety In The Workplace
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Incident Investigation
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Lift Truck Operator, Train-the-Trainer
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Industrial Hygiene for the EHS Professional
8:30 am- 2:00 pm
Overhead Crane, Train-the-Trainer
Tuesday, April 14
6:30 am – 4:30 pm
Conference Registration
7:00 am – 7:30 am
Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Welcoming Remarks & Keynote
Aaron Huebner
Executive Director, Wisconsin Safety Council
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Conference Keynote
Developing Leaders Who Grow a Winning Culture
Steve Jones
Professional Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker, Consultant and Best-selling Author
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Expo Hall Open
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Educational Sessions
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Conference Reception
Wednesday, April 15
7:00 am – 7:45 am
Breakfast
7:45 am – 8:00 am
Welcoming Remarks
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Workplace Safety Award Presentations & Best Practices Panel
Celebrating our 32nd year, this awards program honors businesses for exemplary safety records and excellence in safety & health management. These businesses are making safety a top priority. They have gone to extensive measures to assure their most valuable asset – their employees – are safe on the job. Join us as we recognize these elite Wisconsin companies! Hear from past winners who will share best practices, unique key components of successful safety programs, and what brought their company culture to the forefront of Wisconsin safety.
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Expo Hall Open
9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Educational Sessions
Exhibitor Information
Wisconsin Safety Council’s Annual Conference features 200 exhibitors representing a wide variety of safety-related services, products, and more. The event draws safety, HR, and health professionals from across the Midwest, offering an unmatched opportunity for exhibitors to connect with decision-makers and increase outreach.
Expo Hall Hours
Tuesday, April 14: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday, April 15: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Special Events
Reception: Tuesday, April 14 (4:00-5:00 pm)
Open to all conference attendees and exhibitors
Accommodations
Kalahari Resort WSC Room Block
A block of rooms has been set aside for conference exhibitors at the Kalahari Resort. Click here to reserve your room and receive the special rate.
WARNING:
The Wisconsin Safety Council does not sell conference attendee or membership information to anyone. If you receive an email suggesting you can buy a list of conference attendees or members, it is a scam.
For the most up-to-date list of our 2026 Exhibitors and Booth Listings, visit here.
Day 1
Event | Time |
|---|---|
Exhibitor Move-in/Registration | 12:00 – 6:00 pm |
Day 2
Event | Time |
|---|---|
Exhibitor Move-in/Registration (carry-in only) | 7:00 – 8:45 am |
Expo Hall Hours | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Expo Hall Power Hour | 9:00 – 10:00 am |
Expo Hall Power Hour | 10:30 – 11:30 am |
Buffet Lunch for Exhibitors | 11:30 am |
Expo Hall Power Hour | 1:30 – 2:30 pm |
Day 3
Event | Time |
|---|---|
Expo Hall Hours | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm |
Expo Hall Power Hour | 8:30 – 9:00 am |
Expo Hall Power Hour | 10:00am – 11:00 am |
Expo Hall Power Hour | 12:00pm – 12:30 pm |
Buffet Lunch for Exhibitors | 12:30 pm |
Exhibitor Move-out – NO EARLY TEAR DOWN | 12:30 – 4:30 pm |
Stephanie Stevens
For additional information about exhibiting, please contact Stephanie Stevens: 608.661.6931 or sstevens@wisafetycouncil.org
Conference Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Keynote Sponsor
Main Stage Sponsor
Expo Hall Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Event Sponsor
Bingo Card
Workplace Safety Awards
This program honors leaders in our state’s business community for achieving excellence in safety & health.
The Wisconsin Workplace Safety Awards will be based on size of organization AND type of organization. A total of up to 10 grand awards are presented each year.
Award Sponsors
