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 12 – 14, 2027
Location
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
Monday, April 12
Pre-Program Professional Development Courses
*PDCs are not included in conference pricing
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
NFPA 70E & Electrical Safety In The Workplace
.65 CEUs
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Incident Investigation
.65 CEUs
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fall Protection Authorized Person Essentials
.40 CEUs
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Active Threat Preparedness, De-Escalation & Threat Assessment
.60 CEUs
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Overhead Crane, Train-the-Trainer
.45 CEUs
TBD
Ergonomics
TBD
Hazwoper 8-Hour Refresher
Tuesday, April 13
7:00 am – 7:30 am
Registration & Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Welcome Remarks
Aaron Huebner
Executive Director, Wisconsin Safety Council
Aaron Huebner
Executive Director, Wisconsin Safety Council
8:00 am – 9:00 am
"Inspiring Safety: Insights from the Wife Left Behind"
Imagine the perfect safety world, where the workers thank you for your help, training is easy, valuable and effective, and everyone thinks you are awesome for all that you do. Why, you are a safety superhero! But that is not how it is. In fact, some days, it’s hard to remember why you do this job in the first place. In this program, Regina will revitalize your passion for safety and remind you that it’s about the little acts of safety that keep workers engaged. Regina started in safety when she suddenly found herself planning a funeral after her husband fell to his death while employed as a roofer. That began her journey to save just one life to make up for the one she lost. Attendees will go from struggling with the day-to-day challenges of the compliance-driven work mentality to remembering that working in safety is full of amazing opportunities to help people see the little wins that happen along the way.
Regina McMichael
President, The Learning Factory, Inc.
Aaron Huebner
Executive Director, Wisconsin Safety Council
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Expo Hall Open
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Educational Sessions
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Conference Reception
Wednesday, April 14
7:00 am – 7:30 am
Breakfast & Welcome Remarks
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Workplace Safety Award Presentation
8:00 am – 8:30 am
“Iron and Empathy: How High-Stakes Leaders Build Teams That Hold Under Pressure”
Strong safety cultures depend on people who speak up, communicate clearly, and support one another when pressure rises. Drawing on 18 years of law enforcement experience and his work training organizations nationwide, Drew Moldenhauer explores how leaders can combine accountability and clear expectations with empathy, trust, and psychological safety. This engaging keynote connects leadership with practical de-escalation, self-regulation, and communication strategies. Safety professionals will learn how their reactions influence their teams, how to approach difficult conversations with composure, and how to encourage employees to raise concerns before they become larger problems. Attendees will leave with practical ways to strengthen trust, reinforce shared responsibility for safety, and build teams that hold together under pressure.
Drew Moldenhauer
Owner & Master Instructor, Blue Ethos Specialized Training
Aaron Huebner
Executive Director, Wisconsin Safety Council
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Expo Hall Open
9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Educational Sessions
Pricing
Early Bird Rates
Your WSC Annual Conference registration includes educational programming, meals, the welcome reception, and access to the Expo Hall. Lodging and travel to/from the event are on your own.
Discounts offered for members or for groups of 5 or more
NON-MEMBER: Conference Attendee (Both Days)
$625.00NON-MEMBER: Conference Attendee (One Day Only)
$475.00Exhibit Hall Only Pass (One Day Only)
$125.00
Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate for conference attendees at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions campus.
Onsite parking is free and available to all conference attendees.
ADDRESS:
1305 Kalahari Dr, Baraboo, WI 53913
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 13: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday, April 14: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Special Events
Reception: Tuesday, April 13 (4:00-5:00 pm)
Open to all conference attendees and exhibitors
Accommodations
A block of rooms will be set aside for conference exhibitors at the Kalahari Resort. More information to come.
Terms & Conditions
Wisconsin Safety Council has the right to make rules and regulations or changes in arrangements as necessary, and to amend as needed. WSC shall have the final determination and enforcement of all rules, regulations, conditions and floor plan. WSC has the right to deny booth applications. Please read the full terms & conditions here.
WARNING:
- 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 contacts, it is a scam.
- Wisconsin Safety Council works exclusively with A2Z Events and Valley Expo. Any other organizations contacting exhibitors or attendees are not authorized or affiliated with this conference.
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 |
Questions?
For additional information about exhibiting, please contact our team at expo@wisafetycouncil.org.
Conference Sponsors
2027 Conference Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Keynote Sponsor
Main Stage Sponsor
Expo Hall Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Event Sponsor
Bingo Card Sponsors
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
