2026 Live@ Oshkosh
Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center | Oshkosh, WI | June 25-26, 2026
The 2026 WSAE Live@ Oshkosh event brings together association and meeting professionals from across Wisconsin for a two-day experience focused on learning, connection, and new ideas. Set in Oshkosh, the event highlights the host destination while providing relevant, practical education in a relaxed and engaging setting. Registration details and additional information will be shared soon, so stay tuned!
Live@ Oshkosh will feature sessions designed to spark new thinking, share useful insights, and support day-to-day work in association management. It's an opportunity to step away from the office, connect with peers, and gain a meaningful professional experience in a welcoming environment.
Live@ Oshkosh Chair: Ashley Allgood, American Academy of Emergency Medicine
Registration
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6.25 CAE credits (pending)
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Venue Details
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Early Bird Rate
(ends 6/5)
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Oshkosh Mariott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center
1 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Room Rate: $129
Reservation Cut-Off: June 11, 2026
Book reservations online here
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Call (800) 228-9290 or (920) 230-3200.
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Thursday June 25, 2026 - Day 1
| 8:00AM -1:00PM |
ALA Meeting |
| 12:00PM-5:00PM |
Registration |
| 1:00PM - 2:00PM |
General Session
Networking & Attendee Engagement
Gina Glover, GinaConnects |
| 2:00PM - 2:15PM |
Break |
| 2:15PM - 3:15PM |
Breakout #1
ALA Membership Workshop: The Importance of Onboarding and Engaging New Members
Breakout #2
Meeting Planner Track: Essential Tech Tips for Smarter Meeting Planning
Alyssa Gluth, Executive Director, Inc
Elizabeth Clausen, Executive Director Inc
Jennifer Rzepka, CAE Wisconsin Society of Association Executives
Paul Wehking, CVENT
Sarah Tulley, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
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| 3:15PM - 3:30PM |
Break |
| 3:30PM-4:15PM |
Breakout #3
Gina Glover, GinaConnects
Breakout #4
Meeting Planner Track: Property Tour/Walking Meeting |
| 4:15PM-4:30PM |
Break |
| 4:30PM-5:15PM |
Breakout #5
Marketing Panel: Small Team, Big Impact: Marketing with Limited Resources
Moderator:
Amanda Niebauer, Executive Director Inc
Panelists:
Kyle Geissler, CAE, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
Lizzie Murphy, Executive Director Inc
Hannah Lier, Impact Association Management, Inc
Breakout #6
You Asked, They Answered: Navigating Venue Negotiations and Contacts
Megan Hille, CMP, CAE, Executive Director, Inc.
Marin Medema, CMP, The Osthoff Resort & Spa, WSAE Board of Directors
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| 6:00PM-8:00PM |
Reception |
Friday June 26, 2026 - Day 2
| 7:30 AM-8:30 AM |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM-9:30 AM |
Panel Discussion
The Politics of Participation: Registration Tax & DEI Impacts on Associations
Kay Whalen, Executive Director, Inc
Kyle Hayes, MPP, AAiP, American Society of Association Executives
Tyrone Stoudemire, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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| 9:30 AM-9:45 AM |
Break |
| 9:45 AM-10:45 AM |
Breakout #7
Ethics Workshop: Bringing Ethics to Life
Elizabeth Schlicht, MMgT, CAE, Impact Association Management
Breakout #8
Meeting Planner Track: Safe, Welcoming and Ready: Designing Meetings with Security and Accessibility in Mind
Megan Seppmann, MBA, CVP, Wisconsin Center District
Tamara Wagester, CAE, American Academy of Emergency Medicine
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| 10:45 AM-11:00AM |
Break |
| 11:00 AM-11:45 AM |
Closing Session
Game On: Trends, Takeaways & Trivia
Sarah Tulley, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Zach Blevins, CAE, Executive Director Inc
Denise Husenica, MBA, CAE, National Fluid Power Association
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| 12:00PM-2:00PM |
Board Meeting |
Questions?
Please contact the WSAE Office | [email protected] | 414-338-WSAE (9723)
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