WCA Events Summary

Education and outreach are at the core of our mission. While the association hosts hundreds of opportunities throughout the year, there are two annual flagship events that bring together county officials: the WCA Legislative Conference and the WCA Annual Conference.

WCA Legislative Conference

Each February, WCA holds its annual Legislative Conference in Madison. The two-day meeting provides a briefing on legislative proposals affecting counties and reports by WCA Government Affairs staff, state officials and thought leaders. The 2026 WCA Legislative Conference will be held February 10-11, 2026 in Madison at the Madison Concourse Hotel. See the event website here.

WCA Annual Conference

The conference is held every fall in various locations around the state and is a unique opportunity for county officials to come together and learn from one another, as well as receive updates on county issues. The 2026 WCA Annual Conference & Exhibit Hall will be held in Sauk County at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center September 20-22, 2026. Note registration and room blocks open in June of 2026. See the event website here.

Plan Ahead for WCA Upcoming Conferences

2026
Legislative Conference: February 10-11, 2026, Madison Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI
Annual Conference: September 20-22, 2026, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Wisconsin Dells, WI

2027
Legislative Conference: March 9-10, 2027, Madison Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI
Annual Conference: September 19-21, 2027, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI

2028
Legislative Conference: February 8-9, 2028, Madison Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI
Annual Conference: 17-19, 2028, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Wisconsin Dells, WI

2029
Legislative Conference: March 6-7, 2029, Madison Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI
Annual Conference: September 23-25, 2029, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Wisconsin Dells, WI