2026 Launch Wisconsin

The Early Stage Symposium is now Launch Wisconsin. The new name reflects a unified statewide brand that brings together Wisconsin's leading startup competition, educational programming, investor engagement and entrepreneurial community, all with one mission: helping innovative companies launch, grow and succeed. Below is the tentative agenda. 

7:45 to 8:30 a.m. - Exhibitor set up

8:30 a.m. - Registration opens

8:30 to 9:15 a.m. - Networking and breakfast

9:15 to 10 a.m. - Opening speaker

10:15 to 11 a.m. - Breakout sessions (panels or workshops) 

11:15 a.m. to noon – Breakout sessions (panels or workshops)

Noon to 2 p.m. - Lunch and Elevator Pitch Olympics

2 to 3 p.m. - Networking break and exhibit booth visits

3 to 3:45 p.m. - Breakout sessions in smaller breakout rooms (panels or workshops)

2 to 3:45 p.m. - Investor Intros for angels, pre-seed companies

4 to 5:30 p.m. - Launch Wisconsin pitches

5:30 to 7 p.m. - Closing networking reception