Description

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, design, project management, economic impacts, development, and legal pitfalls in home building, we’ll cover the most critical factors driving housing demand and delivery statewide.

8:30AM - 9:00AM Registration/Booth Visits

9:00AM - 9:15AM Welcome

9:15AM - 10:15AM Urban Planning & Development
Pending Speaker: Kurt Paulsen, UW-Madison

10:15AM - 10:30AM Break/Booth Visits

10:30AM - 11:30AM Breakout Sessions
- AI in Homebuilding: Lori Highby; KeystoneClick
- TBD Session

11:30AM - 12:30PM Lunch/Skills USA Presentation

12:30PM - 1:30PM Breakout Sessions
- Net Zero Communities: Tim O'Brien Homes
- Big Design Ideas & Sustainability in Small Spaces

1:30PM-1:45PM Break/Booth Visits

1:45PM - 2:45PM Building Through Change – Evolving Legal Landscape Impacting Homebuilding and Development
Robert Procter, Axley Attorneys
Rebecca Roeker, Attolles Law
Derek Punch, Godfrey & Kahn

2:45PM-3:00PM Break/Booth Visits

3:00PM-4:00PM Industry Performance & Market Benchmarks Heading into 2027
Erika Mosse; JobTread 

4:00PM - 4:15PM Closing Remarks