One of the greatest benefits of attending a conference isn't just the education, it's the opportunity to connect with people who understand your work.

At the Change Makers: 2026 Annual Conference and 46th Annual Exhibitors Forum, networking is intentionally woven throughout the conference experience, beginning on Tuesday, September 29, with our profession-based networking meetings.

Whether you work in assisted living, clinical services, finance, nursing home administration, senior housing and independent living, social services, or workforce development, you'll have the opportunity to connect with peers who share your role, understand your challenges, and can offer fresh perspectives and practical ideas.

These networking meetings are designed to foster meaningful conversations, encourage collaboration, and strengthen professional relationships that continue long after the conference ends.

The connections don't stop there. Throughout the conference, you'll have countless opportunities to engage with fellow attendees during educational sessions, in the Exhibitors Forum, and at our social events, including the Welcome Reception, Hospitality Reception, and Hosted Hop through downtown Green Bay.

We're also pleased to welcome national aging services leader Katie Smith Sloan, President and CEO of LeadingAge, who will participate in a pre-conference advocacy seminar and attend the Welcome Reception, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to connect with one of the nation's leading voices in aging services.

Whether you're attending your first conference or reconnecting with colleagues you've known for years, Change Makers is where Wisconsin's aging services professionals come together to learn from one another, share ideas, and build the relationships that help move our profession forward.

Join us September 29–October 1 in Green Bay and discover why some of the most valuable takeaways from the conference happen between the sessions.