2025 WDAC Downtown Summit: Hitting It Out Of The Park

Join Us for the Wisconsin Downtown Action Council's 2025 Downtown Summit: Hitting It Out of the Park!

The Wisconsin Downtown Action Council (WDAC) invites everyone passionate about the success of Wisconsin’s downtowns to attend the 2025 Downtown Summit: Hitting It Out of the Park, taking place May 20–22 in beautiful Beloit, Wisconsin!

The Summit kicks off on Tuesday, May 20, with registration at 12:00 PM at the Beloit College Powerhouse, 850 Pleasant Street. Following a welcome lunch and sessions, you'll enjoy Out and About tours and time to check in at your hotel before heading to the evening reception at ABC Supply Stadium, where we’ll cheer on the Beloit Sky Carp as they take on the Quad Cities River Bandits.

On Wednesday, May 21, sessions will be held at the Beloit College Powerhouse. On Thursday, May 22, we’ll move to Visit Beloit at 656 Pleasant Street. All event venues are conveniently located in Downtown Beloit, near parking, restaurants, shops, and other amenities.

This interactive Summit is designed to be a hands-on experience, featuring:

• Out & About Tours
• Panel Discussions
• Interactive Workshops
• General and Breakout Sessions

Ample time for networking is built into the schedule to help you forge meaningful connections with others working to improve and revitalize downtowns across Wisconsin.

Don’t miss the FREE WDAC/WEDA Academy session on Wednesday, May 22, from 12:00–3:00 PM!

We are actively seeking sponsors, members, and exhibitors to join us in supporting this impactful event. Limited exhibitor spaces are still available, and Sponsorship and Membership information (including how to join!) can be found here: WDAC SPMEM

Mark your calendar—the full agenda will be posted on WDAC’s website in March 2025.

This Summit is perfect for BIDs, non-profit organizations, Main Streets, municipalities, consultants, regulatory and government agencies, and anyone interested in supporting and revitalizing Wisconsin’s downtowns.

Gain practical tools, share resources, network with peers, and develop partnerships that strengthen communities. This is your chance to collaborate with organizations and leaders dedicated to creating thriving downtowns.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Beloit for the 2025 WDAC Downtown Summit. Together, let’s hit it out of the park!

We have reserved a discounted block of rooms at the lovely Ironworks Hotel! Instructions for booking below:

• Visit www.ironworkshotel.com
• Reservations
• Add Code
• Select #3- Group Attendee
• Enter Code: 250520WDAC2025SU2
• Continue making reservation

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the Downtown Summit. These may be used by WDAC for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication.

Host or Publisher Wisconsin Downtown Action Council