Ten Reasons to Attend the Employee Wellness Conference

Formerly known as the Wellness Council of Wisconsin (WCWI) Employee Well-Being Conference, this statewide event has focused on workplace wellness and well-being strategies for 35 years. This year, we're expanding our reach to a Midwest audience with the Wisconsin Employee Wellness Conference: Elevating Workplace Well-Being Together.

As the largest gathering in the Midwest specific to employee well-being, this conference will have thought-provoking keynotes and hours of networking opportunities with hundreds of like-minded wellness practitioners, human resources professionals, talent development specialists, people leaders, and culture designers.

Here are ten reasons the Wisconsin Employee Wellness Conference is an event you don't want to miss!

1. Get In On the Ground Floor

   In case you missed it, WCWI has formally joined the Wellness Alliance! This transition allows WCWI’s mission, programs, and professional community to continue within a broader national organization while staying rooted in the values and connections that have defined our work here in Wisconsin. Presented by the Wellness Alliance, this year's Employee Wellness Conference brings together members of our wider wellness community to learn from nationally recognized speakers, industry experts, and Midwest employers leading innovative well-being initiatives.

    

2. Collect and Create

   Gather some sweet swag from the conference! Your tote (received at registration), while being a useful bag to carry essential information and resources, doubles as a limited-edition souvenir from this year's conference and calls to mind our Midwest roots. Get extra creative by decorating your tote in the exhibit hall!

    

3. Keynotes and Experts All in One Place

   Experience two powerful keynote presentations and dive deeper with more than ten concurrent sessions led by subject matter experts. Expect to explore the industry's latest trends and current best practices. Walk away with clear strategies and inspiring next steps you can apply directly to your work.

    

4. Local Flavor

   Between all the learning, don’t miss the chance to unwind and connect over some authentic Wisconsin fare. Several "sign and dine" dinners will be organized at local restaurants serving everything from brats and cheese curds to burgers and beer, offering you a great chance to form new connections and learn from peers in a friendly environment. Balance your culinary adventure with some group movement on Wednesday morning as you continue building meaningful connections.

    

5. Well Workplace® Award Winner Panel

   Join a panel of Wisconsin-based Well Workplace Award winners as they share their experiences building sustainable cultures of well-being. Through candid conversation and real-world examples, panelists will discuss how they engaged leadership, assessed organizational needs, aligned wellness efforts with business goals, and navigated challenges along the way. For those curious to learn more about the Well Workplace Process, Wellness Alliance staff will be on hand and eager to answer all questions!

    

6. Certified Wellness Practitioner Lunch and Learn

   What makes someone qualified to lead effective workplace wellness initiatives? Bring your lunch and join a discussion about the research-based Wellness Promotion Competency Model and the Certified Wellness Practitioner™ (CWP™) credential built on it. Walk away with confidence to talk about your work, knowing it's grounded in evidence.

    

7. Continuing Education Credits

   The Wisconsin Employee Wellness Conference is the perfect place to earn the continuing education (CE) credits you need to maintain your wellness- and benefits-related designations. Earn up to eight CE credits by attending sessions throughout the conference.

    

8. Wellness Activities 

   The Wisconsin Employee Wellness Conference isn't just an event to elevate workplace wellness—It’s also an opportunity to prioritize your own health and well-being. Between sessions, take advantage of wellness activities to support both your mind and body.

    

9.  An Industry-Leading Exhibit Hall

   Connect with exhibitors, discover valuable resources, and engage in meaningful conversations with those shaping the future of wellness. This event will feature a wide array of vendors, consultants, and products!

    

10.   Lifelong Connections

We all know that our wellness community is special. Gathering in person at this conference offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity where like-minded professionals build meaningful, lasting connections. We hope to see you there!

Learn more about the 35th Annual Wisconsin Employee Wellness Conference here.

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  Rebecca Plier

  PR/Communications Specialist

  IFEBP

  Favorite Foundation Product: The Talking Benefits podcast! What an engaging way to get timely benefits insights.

  Benefits-related Topics that Interest Her Most: Mental health, diversity, equity and inclusion, and workplace wellness.

  Personal Insight: When Rebecca isn’t diving headfirst into the world of benefits, she enjoys organizing her monthly book club and expanding her vinyl record collection.