Discover what’s next in Wisconsin homebuilding at the Wisconsin Trends in Housing Conference—an essential event for builders, developers, realtors, tradespeople, lenders, local officials, and housing advocates across the state.
This forward-looking conference brings together industry leaders, economists, policymakers, and innovators to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping Wisconsin’s housing market today and in the years to come. From shifting demographics and affordability issues to policy, project management, economic impacts, development, and legal pitfalls in home building, we’ll cover the most critical factors driving housing demand and delivery statewide.
Whether you're building homes, planning communities, lending, or shaping policy, this conference will give you the tools and perspectives to lead in a rapidly changing housing landscape.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vital conversation.
8:30AM - 9:00AM: Registration/Booth Visits
9:00AM - 10:15AM: The Economics of Housing Affordability **John Koskinen, Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Chief Economist
10:15AM - 10:25AM: Break/Booth Visits
10:30AM - 11:30AM: Breakout SessionsSession A: Wisconsin Loss Control - Chad Breaker, Frankenmuth Insurance **Session B: Building Smarter. How AI is Impacting the Reshaping Industry - Lori Highby, Keystone Click
11:35PM - 12:15PM LunchBrief Presentation by Wisconsin DPI's SkillsUSA
12:15PM - 1:15PM What To Expect – Seven Generations In The Housing Market”Susan Yashinsky, VP Innovation Predictor, Sphere Trending
1:20PM - 2:20PM Panel Discussion: Innovative Solutions to Solving the Housing Crisis **Josh Schoemann, Washington Co. ExecutiveSteve DeCleene, Neumann Companies
2:20PM - 2:30PM Break/Booth Visits
2:30PM - 3:45PM From Punch List to Litigation: Managing a Construction Defect Claim Before it Manages You **Robert Procter, Axley Attorneys
3:45PM - 4:00PM Closing Remarks
Sessions marked with ** have been confirmed for DCQ continuing education credit - 1 credit per course.
Be Sure to Visit the Following Booths!
Keystone Click | WI Skills USA| LP Building SolutionsKitchen Creators | Kafka Granite | WeatherShield Windows & DoorsMacLani | DTK StoneworksTelltale House Training Resource | Career Pathways WI | Metropolitan Builders Association
plus more being continually added!
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
Book your group rate for Trends in Housing Conference
Early Bird Rates through 8/1
Member: $145Non-Member: $165
8/1 through 11/10
Member: $165Non-Member: $185
Refund Policy:
No refunds will be provided after 10/10.
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