2026 BizTimes Events

January 22, 2026

A distinguished group of panelists will provide a forecast for their industries/markets on both a local and national level.

February 5, 2026

Presented by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, recognizes the best of the best; companies and individuals that have exhibited a history of growth, innovation, and a positive overall impact on the community.

February 26, 2026

This event will spotlight Milwaukee education success stories and explore how investments in literacy, tech skills and school-to-work transitions strengthen both students and our regional workforce.

March 12, 2026

After an insightful keynote presentation on the latest trends in M&A, hear from profes­sional experts on valuation, the market, tax consequences, financing and more.

April 21, 2026

The new event celebrates excellence, innovation, and impact across Jefferson County. This program recognizes outstanding businesses, leaders, and initiatives shaping the county’s future.

April 29, 2026

This event will be a spirited evening of networking created especially for real estate professionals and their colleagues. Make new connections and toast your current partnerships.

May 21, 2026

The largest business to business networking conference in SE Wisconsin where top level ex­ecutives come to grow business relationships, research new products & services and attend business strategy seminars.

June 4, 2026

This event focuses exclusively on the partic­ular challenges facing family and closely held businesses, a moderator will lead a panel of distinguished business leaders through their own successes and challenges.

July 23, 2026

An exciting awards program to salute south­eastern Wisconsin’s best corporate citizens and most effective nonprofit organizations by recognizing excellence in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership.

August 20, 2026

This unique program features a panel discussion among the region’s most esteemed female business executives and the presentation of the Women Executive of the Year Award.

September 18, 2026

The Future 50 celebrates fast growing privately-owned companies powering the region’s economy into the future.

October 1, 2026

A panel of CEO’s from prominent local manufacturing organizations will share their insights and best strategies for how to grow the region’s manufacturing industry in both the present & the future

October 22, 2026

This signature event focuses on the unique opportunities and challenges facing the counties in the corridor between Milwaukee and Madison (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Jefferson and Dane).

November 18, 2026

A distinguished panel of experts will discuss a Commercial Real Estate & Development ­focused topic which affects business in SE Wisconsin.

December 1, 2026

Explore how Wisconsin’s energy systems are evolving to meet the region’s growing needs. From grid reliability to emerging technologies and investment opportunities.