May 7 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
As housing costs rise and supply dwindles across Southeastern Wisconsin, regional leaders are gathering to move housing projects from vision to reality. The Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit will take place on Thursday, May 7, at the Zoofari Conference Center in Milwaukee.
Organized by UW–Madison Extension, this summit addresses a critical shortage of workforce housing and the legislative and market hurdles currently facing the region.
Event Details at a Glance
- Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Location: Zoofari Conference Center, Milwaukee, WI
- Focus: Data-driven strategies, policy solutions, and practical development tools
- Registration: go.wisc.edu/housingsummit
The summit is designed for the people building and managing Wisconsin’s communities: elected officials, developers, urban planners, and housing nonprofits. Attendees will explore high-impact topics such as overcoming NIMBYism and community opposition, manufactured/modular housing solutions, data trends, and problem-solving between local government and the private sector. Registration includes lunch and refreshments. Participants can take advantage of discounted rates before the regular registration window begins. Find more at go.wisc.edu/housingsummit.