University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: UW IT Connects

UW–Madison IT Connects recognizes that people are the highest value of a successful information and technology organization, and given that the information and technology community at UW–Madison is highly distributed, UW–Madison IT Connects and the individual groups therein provide diverse engagement, leadership, relationship building, and professional development opportunities for our community to learn and grow together. Learn more at https://it.wisc.edu/it-community/committees-groups/uw-madison-it-connects/

IT Leaders Program applications open through July 13

Applications for the 2026–27 IT Leaders Program are open through July 13. Learn about both cohorts and how to apply.

Help plan the next Information & Technology Leadership Conference

We’re looking for creative, enthusiastic IT professionals to help plan our next conference. Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the committee and planning process.

Ready for viewing: captioned recordings from the 2026 IT Professionals Conference

Now available on our YouTube page. Browse the recordings to catch a session you missed or revisit a favorite.

The Bauhaus & the beauty of useful things

In the June UW Design Community session, explore the idea of “functional beauty” with a philosopher’s take geared toward designers, developers and writers.

Meet the recipients of the 2026 UW–‍Madison IT Recognition Awards

The annual awards recognize the dedication, innovation and impact of the UW–Madison’s information technology community.

Recap, recordings & more! 2026 IT Professionals Conference

Catch up on highlights from this year’s conference, then visit our YouTube channel to browse the captioned session recordings.

Virtual registration still open for the IT Professionals Conference

You can still attend the 2026 IT Professionals Conference on May 28 and 29. Virtual registration is free and will remain open through the end of the conference.

Going AFK: Turning Teams chats into handshakes at UW’s IT Support Symposium

For many attendees at the 2026 IT Support Symposium, the most valuable thing wasn’t the agenda — it was finally meeting the colleagues they’d been talking with online for years.

Behind the Redesign: Reimagining The Commons

At the April UW Design Community session, the design team at the Nelson Institute shared the story behind the redesign of their flagship publication.

Register for the 2026 IT Professionals Conference

This year’s hybrid conference will feature 35+ thought-provoking sessions and a keynote by computer science Professor Patrick McDaniel. Hybrid registration closes May 15. Virtual registration closes May 22.