2026 Poverty Matters Conference Workshop Proposals Survey

WISCAP is releasing this Request for Proposals for the 2026 Poverty Matters Conference. The Poverty Matters Conference will take place Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28 at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center.

All proposals should be submitted by close-of-business Friday, April 24, 2026. Questions can be directed to Tom Behnke at tbehnke@wiscap.org. Sessions typically run about 75 minutes (60 minute presentation with 10-15 minutes for questions). Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

As Wisconsin’s only statewide conference, the Poverty Matters Conference serves as a regional platform to raise awareness on issues impacting low-income families. For over 40 years, this conference has served as a major convening of state and federal agencies, community action agencies, individuals, and stakeholders dedicated to identifying common sense solutions and approaches to address and eliminate poverty.

1.Workshop Title (10 words or less)

3.Format

Lecture

Panel Discussion

Interactive

Other

4.Is there a specific room set up for your session?

Classroom

Theater

Rounds

Doesn't Matter

5.How long is your Workshop

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Can be flexible

6.Reference Information

Has this training been presented before?

If so, when and where was it offered?

Name of Reference

Phone Number of Reference

Email of Reference

7.What days are you available to present? (Mark all that apply)

Tuesday, October 27

Wednesday, October 28

8.Workshop Description: Please provide a brief description of your proposed workshop including the topics that will be covered and key concepts or tools that participants can expect to take away from the presentation.

9.Presenter Contact Information:

Name

Title

Organization

Mailing Address

City/Town

State

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

10.Co-Presenter Contact Information: