2024 Downtown Summit: Evolve Downtown

Wisconsin Downtown Action Council (WDAC) invites all those interested in the success of Wisconsin’s downtowns to attend the 2024 Downtown Summit Evolve Downtown on May 20th and 21st in Wausau’s beautiful River District.

The Summit will begin on Monday with registration at 10:30 a.m. at the River City Church, 613 N. 5th Street, Wausau. After several presentations, lunch, and tours, the evening reception will be hosted at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 N 12th St, Wausau.

Tuesday’s sessions will be at the historic Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson St, Wausau.

All event venues are located in Downtown Wausau and close to parking and amenities like amazing pubs, restaurants and shops. The summit is a “hands-on” approach to conferencing including Out & About tours, Panels, Keynote, General and Breakout sessions. Of course, plenty of time for networking is included as well.

DRAFT AGENDA (final coming soon)

Thanks to our major sponsor AARP Wisconsin, we are thrilled to announce our Keynote Speaker Jeff Siegler. Jeff is the driving force behind Revitalize or Die, a platform dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in the face of change and adversity. With a background in coaching, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Siegler brings a wealth of experience to his work. Through his books and resources, he shares actionable strategies and insights for personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of resilience, adaptability, and innovation in today's rapidly evolving world. Siegler's approach is rooted in practicality and optimism, empowering his audience to embrace challenges as opportunities for transformation and renewal. His platform serves as a beacon of inspiration and guidance for anyone seeking to revitalize their lives and achieve lasting success.

At this time, we are still seeking Sponsors/Members and have a few Exhibitor spaces available. Please indicate in the Order Form your interest in either.

Please share this Summit opportunity with anyone interested in supporting downtowns including non-profit organizations, Main Street Associations, municipalities, and public health organizations.

This is your opportunity to learn, share resources, network and develop partnerships with other communities and organizations working to improve downtowns! We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 WDAC Downtown Summit.

ROOM BLOCK EXTENDED TO MAY 1, 2024: Make your hotel reservation by calling host site hotel, Jefferson St. Inn with the code "2306WISCON" or "Wisconsin Downtown Action Council" for a rate of $135 King or $120 Queen/night (+tax ) or $98/night state rate and enjoy complimentary parking and breakfast with all rooms. Call direct to 715-845-6500

WDAC 2024 Sponsorship-Membership

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the Downtown Summit. These may be used by WDAC for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication.