The annual Summer Summit
Our annual Summer Summit is the largest gathering of our Network partners every year. Join us in Superior on July 23 and 24, 2026 for the 12th Annual Summer Summit to make statewide connections and walk away with new skills and information to advocate for students in your community!
• Celebration and networking opportunities
• Expert panels and hands-on workshops
• Collaboration and resource sharing
Photos courtesy of La Follette High School graduate Nevaeh Jackson-Winters: Nevaehphto
Photos courtesy of La Follette High School graduate Nevaeh Jackson-Winters: Nevaehphto
Photos courtesy of La Follette High School graduate Nevaeh Jackson-Winters: Nevaehphto
Photos courtesy of La Follette High School graduate Nevaeh Jackson-Winters: Nevaehphto
Photos courtesy of La Follette High School graduate Nevaeh Jackson-Winters: Nevaehphto
12th Annual Summer Summit Events
This agenda is tentative and subject to change.
Welcome reception! Additional details TBA
Breakfast & coffee at Superior High School
12th Annual Summer Summit at Superior High School.
Networking lunch at Superior High School
Post-Summit Celebration
Join us to toast to the day and plan forward!
See the full program for the day
Please browse the program to get a better sense of the day and the fantastic sessions that the planning team and our excellent panelists and presenters have prepared!
Full program coming soon!Plan your trip
Find more details below!
We’re pleased to share that the Barkers Island Inn has extended a special discounted rate for attendees of our event.
• $30 off per night waterfront-view rooms at Barkers Island Inn on the shore of Lake Superior. Discounted rate just $139 W/Th/Sun and $219 Fri/Sat. Call (715) 392-7152 and ask for the Summer Summit rate to book! 4-night package also available!
Other hotel accomodation options:
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Superior by IHG• Hampton Inn Superior / Duluth
Looking for alternatives to driving yourself to the Summit?
• Contact us at partners@wisconsinnetwork.org if you are interested in setting up a carpool with other registrants from your area!
Make the most out of your trip to beautiful Superior!
• Superior Tourist Information Center
• Travel Wisconsin: Superior
Thank you to our sponsors
Our Summer Summit depends on the generous support of many partners, businesses, and individuals. We strive to organize an event that is accessible and affordable to all, and these partnerships make that possible. Please join us in extending deep appreciation for their leadership and support.
Make a donationBlue Ribbon Sponsors
• Nexus Solutions
• AFT-Wisconsin
Golden Apple Sponsors
• Green Bay Education Association
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
• Renning, Lewis & Lacy, S.C.
Red Apple Sponsors
• CESA 7
• UW–Madison Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis
• Civic Media
• Madison College Foundation
• Lincoln Democracy Institute
• League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
• WEA Member Benefits
• UW-Green Bay Applied Leadership Program
Public Education Advocate Sponsors
• Forward Together Wisconsin
• AWSA
• Progressive Magazine
• Champions 4 Green Bay Public Schools
• HVS Advertising/Marketing/Island Resort & Casino
• Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
• Citizen Action of Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
• Fair Maps Wisconsin
• Chippewa Valley Area Educators - Retired
