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Forward Conference

Monday, September 28, 2026Tuesday, September 29, 2026

This fall, Wisconsin Literacy will partner with the Correctional Education Association of Wisconsin (CEA-W) to co-sponsor The Forward Conference: Advancing Adult, Corrections, and Family Education, held September 28–29, 2026, at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley in Appleton.

This combined event will bring together a broader and more diverse audience while expanding opportunities for presentations, exhibitors, and collaboration, creating a dynamic environment for learning, networking, and sharing innovative practices across Wisconsin.

A hotel block is available at the venue.

$100 for one day registrations.
$175 for two day registrations.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Aztec
Cambridge
COABE
CommonTerri
Essential Education
GED Testing Service
Making Sentences
New Readers Press


Visit the silent auction!

Browse the silent auction in the ballroom and place your bids on Monday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Tuesday from 8:30am to 12:10pm Winners can pick up their items starting at 1:45pm Tuesday.


Agenda


Monday, September 28, 2026
10:30 am11:45 am
Room: Salon C

Monday, September 28, 2026
10:30 am11:45 am
Room: Ebony

Monday, September 28, 2026
10:30 am11:45 am
Room: Parchment

Monday, September 28, 2026
10:30 am11:45 am
Room: Linden

Monday, September 28, 2026
1:15 pm2:15 pm
Room: Ebony

Monday, September 28, 2026
1:15 pm2:15 pm
Room: Parchment

Monday, September 28, 2026
1:15 pm2:15 pm
Room: Salon D

Monday, September 28, 2026
2:45 pm4:00 pm
Room: Ebony

Monday, September 28, 2026
2:45 pm4:00 pm
Room: Linden

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
9:45 am10:45 am
Room: Parchment

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
11:00 am12:00 pm
Room: Salon C

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
11:00 am12:00 pm
Room: Ebony

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
11:00 am12:00 pm
Room: Parchment

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
11:00 am12:00 pm
Room: Linden

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
12:15 pm1:45 pm
Room TBD

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
2:00 pm3:00 pm
Room: Salon C

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
2:00 pm3:00 pm
Parchment

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
2:00 pm3:00 pm
Room: Linden

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
2:00 pm3:00 pm
Room: Salon D