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2025 Trends in Housing Conference

November 13, 2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CST)

Description

Discover what’s next in Wisconsin housing 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.

🔑 Why You Should Attend:

  • Get the Data – Hear from experts sharing market insights, housing statistics, and economic forecasts.
  • Stay Ahead – Learn how state and national housing trends will impact your business, your community, and your clients.
  • Engage with Leaders – Network with decision-makers in housing, construction, finance, and government.
  • Be Part of the Solution – Explore strategies for addressing Wisconsin’s housing shortage and supporting sustainable growth.

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 Sessions
Session 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 Lunch
Brief Presentation by Wisconsin DPI's SkillsUSA

12:15PM - 1:15PM TBD Presentation **

1:20PM - 2:20PM Panel Discussion: Innovative Solutions to Solving the Housing Crisis **
Josh Schoemann, Washington Co. Executive
Steve DeCleene, Neumann Companies
Alan Christianson, City of Ladysmith

2:20PM - 2:30PM Break/Booth Visits

2:30PM - 3:45PM Legal Pitfalls in the Homebuilding Industry **
Robert Procter, Axley Attorneys

3:45PM - 4:00PM Closing Remarks

Note: Sessions marked with ** are under consideration by DSPS for DCQ continuing education credit. Sessions marked with ** have been confirmed for credit.

Be Sure to Visit the Following Booths!

Keystone Click
WI Skills USA
LP Building Solutions


more being continually added

Location

Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel

Pricing

Early Bird Rates through 8/1

Member: $145
Non-Member: $165

8/1 through 11/10

Member: $165
Non-Member: $185

Refund Policy:

No refunds will be provided after 10/10.

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Wisconsin Builders Association
Name: Peg Meskan
Email: pmeskan@wisbuild.org
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