# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Badger State Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Registration is now open for the 2026 WFHS Badger State Conference!

Please join us Wednesday, September 23rd and Thursday September 24th at Cedar Creek Hotel and Conference Center in Rothschild, WI for an exciting two days of inspirational presentations, professional networking, informative vendors, prizes and great learning opportunities! This year's event will feature educational presentations led by nationally recognized animal welfare experts sharing what they have learned and done over time to improve the lives of shelter animals and the professionals who care for them. Registrants are also eligible to receive CE credits for attending the event.

 

Featured Presentations:

    Big Dogs, Big Data: Driving Large Interest and Adoptions

    Supported Self Rehoming: the past, the present, the future

    Getting 'em Home: From Overlooked to Out the Door!

    The Human Side of Fostering: Turning Interest into Impact

    Tame the Tension: Talking through the Hard Stuff

    No More Hissing & Growling: Navigating Difficult Volunteer Dynamics

    Behavior Communications

    Harnessing the power of volunteers to improve animal enrichment in your shelter

    Ringworm Management

New! Shelter’s Choice: We want your input!

This year, we will be featuring a “Shelter’s Choice” presentation and want your input! This presentation will cover a topic that is most widely voted on by organizations throughout the state.See options and vote today! 

 Additional presentation and featured speaker information can be found on our website.

Networking Opportunities:

This year’s event will feature a wide range of networking opportunities, including:

Tuesday, September 22nd: Happy Hour and Round Table Event 

Join seminar speakers, sponsors, vendors and fellow shelter staff from across Wisconsin for a night of networking and connection making!  This event will facilitate focused, interactive discussions allowing attendees to engage in, debate, or brainstorm specific topics in a smaller round table setting.

Wednesday, September 23rd: WFHS Badger State Conference Happy Hour and Dinner

Build relationships, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations, all over a delicious meal! Join us as we celebrate the return of the Badger State Conference and close out our first day of learning.

Scholarships Available!

WFHS is committed to offering Conference scholarship funding to applicants who are eager to learn and whose organization would be financially challenged to pay the registration fee. 

We are excited to announce a range of available scholarships for this year’s event. For details and applications, please visit our website.

Membership Discounts Available!

Current WFHS members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on tickets. Please see your membership confirmation email for your code. 

Early Bird Registration Open!

Register before June 30th to receive discounted prices on event tickets.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rothschild/2026-badger-state-conference/200030304339830
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rothschild
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cedar Creek Hotel and Conference Center Rothschild, WI
- **lat**: 44.87172
- **long**: -89.60053
- **full address**: Cedar Creek Hotel and Conference Center Rothschild, WI, 1903 Cedar Creek Dr, Rothschild, WI 54474-1462, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Badger State Conference being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Badger State Conference takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cedar Creek Hotel and Conference Center Rothschild, WI, 1903 Cedar Creek Dr, Rothschild, WI 54474-1462, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Badger State Conference?
  - **A:** 2026 Badger State Conference is organized by Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Badger State Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rothschild, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Badger State Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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