We’re celebrating 10 years of the IT Professionals Conference! Don’t miss out — register today!

This year’s event will take place on May 28 and 29 and will feature 35+ sessions and a keynote by Patrick McDaniel, Tsun-Ming Shih Chair in the College of Letters & Science and Professor in the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS).

Registration deadlines

• Hybrid: Fri, May 15
• Virtual only: Fri, May 22

Please register for ONE ticket type

Hybrid registration includes virtual access for day 2 — no need to register for both. If you’re only attending part of day 1 in person and won’t be joining for meals, please select the virtual ticket to help us get accurate catering counts.

Need help covering the registration fee?

The $50 registration fee covers venue costs. IT Connects will cover the fee for university IT community members who can’t secure departmental funding. Email itproconf@wisc.edu to inquire.

Highlights from this year’s schedule

The 2026 conference will feature the 7th annual IT Recognition Awards presentation and a keynote by Patrick McDaniel, Tsun-Ming Shih Chair in the College of Letters & Science and Professor in the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS).

With over 35 sessions to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a snapshot of session topics:

• Exploring IT Federation
• Leveraging AI to plan events, design trainings, automate workflows and build AI tutors
• Navigating change and leading through uncertainty
• Normalizing failure and fostering psychological safety
• Strengthening cybersecurity posture
• Stories of cross-campus collaboration on projects, big and small
• Showcases of large-scale projects, including preparing for UW Theme 2.0, SMPH’s ITSM consolidation, and refactoring Course Search & Enroll
• And much more!

And be sure to check out our new offerings in this year’s program, including an Unconference event and a crafternoon session. If you have any questions, please email the planning committee.