The annual Summer Summit

Our annual Summer Summit is the largest gathering of our Network partners every year. Join us in Green Bay on July 23 and 24, 2025 for the 11th 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

See our tentative schedule-at-a-glance here!

Two adults having a discussion at the Summer Summit

Photos courtesy of La Follette High School graduate Nevaeh Jackson-Winters: Nevaehphto

Adult audience listening to a speaker at the Summer Summit

Photos courtesy of La Follette High School graduate Nevaeh Jackson-Winters: Nevaehphto

Adults visiting an advocates booth during the Summer Summit

Photos courtesy of La Follette High School graduate Nevaeh Jackson-Winters: Nevaehphto

Adult on stage speaking at the Summer Summit

Photos courtesy of La Follette High School graduate Nevaeh Jackson-Winters: Nevaehphto

Adults gathered at a table during the Summer Summit

Photos courtesy of La Follette High School graduate Nevaeh Jackson-Winters: Nevaehphto

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11th Annual Summer Summit Events

This agenda is tentative and subject to change.

Wednesday, July 23: 9am-4pm

Community Schools Conference at Preble High School in Green Bay.
(PARTNER EVENT)
Registration required by June 13.

Wednesday, July 23: 5:30-8:30 pm

Welcome reception at Lambeau Field, sponsored by our friends at Nexus Solutions.

Thursday, July 24: 8am-3:30pm

11th Annual Summer Summit at Preble High School.
See our tentative schedule-at-a-glance here!

Thursday, July 24

Breakfast and lunch provided at Summer Summit.
Lunch is only guaranteed to those who register by July 17.

Thursday, July 24: 4-6pm

Post-Summit Celebration
Location and details TBA.

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!

Hotel block

We’re pleased to share that the Hyatt Regency Green Bay has extended a special discounted rate of $179 per night for attendees of our event. Please note that the number of rooms available at this rate is very limited, and any additional rooms will be offered by the hotel based on availability. To request a reservation, please use the QR code provided here to contact the hotel directly. We recommend securing your room as soon as possible to ensure availability.

• Hyatt Regency Green Bay 333 Main Street Green Bay,  WI  54301
• Room Rate: $179 +tax - if you have an S211 tax form please provide) based on availability ( The EAA is in Oshkosh this same weekend - so book soon!)
• Room Type: Standard Suite with two Queen Beds
• Parking:
$10.00/night in a secure lot in front of the hotel.  Parking in the city lot across the street is $1.00/hr between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. From 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. it is free of charge.  The city lot is separate from the hotel.  
• Rooms Available in Block:
Based on availability - book early!

Travel options

Looking for alternatives to driving yourself to the Summit?

Megabus offers routes to Green Bay from multiple cities.
Contact us at partners@wisconsinnetwork.org if you are interested in setting up a carpool with other registrants from your area!

Additional Information

Make the most out of your trip to beautiful Green Bay!

Discover Green Bay website
Travel Wisconsin: Green Bay website

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 donation
Blue Ribbon Sponsors

• Nexus Solutions

Golden Apple Sponsors

• Green Bay Education Association

Red Apple Sponsors

• CESA 7
• UW–Madison Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis

Public Education Advocate Sponsors

• Forward Together Wisconsin

Explore our Summit archives

View our archive of Summer Summit resources and videos.