The Women Developing Wisconsin Conference (WDW) is designed to provide learning and networking opportunities to empower women in the construction, business, finance and real estate industries.

Turning Ambition Into Action

Thursday, April 8, 2027 | 11 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall
1025 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

Regular Admission: $99 ($79.20 before Thursday, March 25, 2027) | Student Admission: Free

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Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Center for Professional Education is proud to host the annual Women Developing Wisconsin Conference. The afternoon is filled with networking opportunities, presentations and panel discussions. The theme for 2027 is Turning Ambition Into Action.

Thank you to the more than 200 people who attended in 2026! We look forward to offering another great conference in 2027.

Women Developing Wisconsin (WDW) Professional Development Awards

The Women Developing Wisconsin (WDW) Professional Development Awards provide up to $5,000 to support students and emerging professionals pursuing meaningful professional growth opportunities, such as conferences, competitions, leadership programs, seminars, certifications, or project presentations.

Becoming A Sponsor

Sponsors help make the Women Developing Wisconsin conference a success each year! The funds raised through WDW are used to support the conference and professional development opportunities for students and emerging professionals.

Contact cpe@msoe.edu for more information about sponsorship opportunities.

*Sponsorship participation must be confirmed by Monday, March 15, 2027, to receive full recognition benefits.

Platinum: $5,000

  • 10 tickets to WDW Conference
  • 3-minute message from the sponsor during opening remarks
  • Podium mention during opening remarks
  • Exhibit table (6 ft) and space for standing banner
  • Logo on PowerPoint slide during opening remarks
  • Logo on day-of conference signage
  • Logo on conference website, linked to company website
  • 2 LinkedIn posts with company tagged, pre-conference
  • Post conference thank-you post on LinkedIn, with company logo among other sponsors
  • Logo on printed conference schedule

Gold: $2,500

  • 5 tickets to WDW Conference
  • Podium mention during opening remarks
  • Exhibit table (6 ft) and space for standing banner
  • Logo on PowerPoint slide during opening remarks
  • Logo on day-of conference signage
  • Logo on conference website, linked to company website
  • 1 LinkedIn post with company tagged, pre-conference
  • Post conference thank-you post on LinkedIn, with company logo among other sponsors

Silver: $1,000

  • 3 tickets to WDW Conference
  • Space for standing banner
  • Logo on PowerPoint slide during opening remarks
  • Logo on day-of conference signage
  • Logo on conference website, linked to company website
  • Post conference thank-you post on LinkedIn, with company logo among other sponsors

Bronze: $500

  • 2 tickets to WDW Conference
  • Logo on PowerPoint slide during opening remarks
  • Logo on conference website, linked to company website
  • Post conference thank-you post on LinkedIn, with company logo among other sponsors

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

 

Gold Sponsors

 

                  

Silver Sponsors

 

Staff Electric Logo              Walbec Group Logo 

 

           

  

           

Bronze Sponsors

 

Berghammer Construction logo      

 

    

 

             

             

               

                     

 

                 


               

Conference Committee

The WDW conference would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteer committee members. Thank you!

Conference Schedule

Click here to view the 2027 Conference Schedule.