Annual Conference
Experience Connection, Collaboration, and Growth at JCEP-WI 2026!
April 9-10, 2026 at The Lismore Hotel in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Registration
Registration for JCEP 2026 IS OPEN! The registration deadline is March 9, 2026
Need information about financial assistance program or help registering? See Registration assistance below.
Late registration will incur an additional fee. No registrations will be accepted after the final deadline, and day-of registrations will not be permitted. Refunds will not be issued after the cancellation deadline.
Preliminary Schedule and Session Descriptions
Session and Poster Session Material proposal deadline is over. The preliminary schedule with session descriptions can be found here.
Hotel Information
The Conference will be held at the Lismore in Eau Claire, WI. Room can be reserved from now until March 7 using our room block. Click here to reserve your room today.
Resource Share (NEW)
Bring your favorite resource to share at the conference—because nothing says “Extension spirit” like bribing you with a prize drawing. More information below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is JCEP?
JCEP Wisconsin is a partnership of professional Extension organizations that focuses on strengthening the efforts of the member organizations and does what each cannot do individually. The members are: WI Association of County Agricultural Agents (WACAA), WI Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (WAE4-HYDP), WI Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (WEAFCS), WI Extension Environmental & Community Development Association (WEECDA), and Wisconsin Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP).
The 2025 JCEP WI Conference offers UW-Extension professionals an opportunity to showcase scholarship and share programs and expertise with colleagues. The 2025 JCEP WI Conference has the following objectives:
- To strengthen and encourage collaboration and relationship building
- To provide professional and personal development opportunities
- To recognize and learn from the accomplishment of others
- To strengthen the coalition of associations and increase the understanding of JCEP
- To encourage membership in the associations by providing time for meeting, planning and networking
Why Attend the JCEP Annual Conference?
The JCEP Annual Conference is a premier professional development event that brings together Extension professionals from across Wisconsin’s five member associations. Attending the conference offers numerous benefits, including:
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with colleagues from diverse program areas, build relationships, and exchange ideas that can enhance your work and broaden your perspective.
- Professional Growth: Participate in workshops, breakout sessions, and keynote presentations designed to strengthen your skills, spark innovation, and support your career development.
- Recognition and Celebration: Celebrate the achievements of your peers through awards and recognition ceremonies that highlight excellence in Extension work.
- Collaboration and Inspiration: Discover new ways to collaborate across disciplines, gain fresh insights, and return to your role energized and inspired.
- Engagement with Leadership: Interact with Extension leaders and administrators, share your voice, and stay informed about statewide initiatives and priorities.
Whether you’re a new professional or a seasoned Extension educator, the JCEP Annual Conference is a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.
Call for Proposals
2026 proposal submission period has ended, please see here for a pre-liminary schedule with session descriptions.
The Call For Session and Poster Proposals – Due by January 16, 2026. Decisions will be made early February, at which time presenters will be notified and further arrangements will be made.
To appeal to the largest audience, we suggest presenting your topic/material with all Extension colleagues in mind, making the association specific information broad with transferrable skills and knowledge. If you have questions, need ideas, or would like to discuss your proposals, feel free to reach out to the curriculum committee by emailing lindsay.spindler@wisc.edu.
If you would like to submit a concurrent session proposal and/or a poster session proposal for this conference, please use separate Google Forms for each proposal.
Registration Information
- Register! Registration link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-jcep-conference-the-lismore-hotel-a-doubletree-by-hilton
New for 2026!
- The JCEP Board, realizing that many colleagues’ travel and professional development funds have been reduced, is offering a limited number of ‘First-time Attendee’ and ‘Budget-challenged Attendee’ reduced price registration tickets. This opportunity is available on an honor system basis to those who are registering for the full conference program (not single day attendees). These reduced prices are available on a first-come, first-serve basis so register early.
Further Registration Instructions
Select your level of participation and payment preference ‘ticket’ combination (e.g., Full Conference – pay electronically).
- Answer all ‘ticket’ questions (e.g., entrée choice for each meal).
- Add additional ‘tickets’ if desired (e.g., to bring a guest to Friday lunch only).
- Checkout.
- For electronic payments, an optional contribution to Zeffy is automatically added to support their free service. See attached screenshot. Raise or lower this amount if desired.
- If paying by check, your checkout total should be $0 (Zeffy does not process check payments).
- Complete payment and click ‘Confirm’.
- You will get an email confirmation.
- If paying by check, mail it to: JCEP-WI, c/o Amanda Kostman, 100 W. Walworth St., PO Box 1001, Elkhorn, WI 53121-1001
NEW! 2026 Resource Share
Bring your favorite resource to share at the conference—because nothing says “Extension spirit” like bribing you with a prize drawing.
Share your wisdom, win some swag, achieve eternal glory.
- Choose one resource (or more) to share with others—yes, even that oddly specific spreadsheet you swear by.
- Bring physical copies (OR one copy with a QR code, because we support both paper lovers and tech wizards).
- If you’re feeling fancy, add a tiny table‑top sign explaining what your resource is. Not required… but it will make you look like you have your life together.
- Place it on the table in WILSON B anytime before 5:30 on Thursday-you don’t even need to explain it to anyone.
- Browse the selection-find something you can use-or appreciate the hard work of your colleagues!
Resource Share: We all have that one resource—an article, tool, website, template, or strategy—that quietly makes our Extension work smoother, smarter, or more impactful. Now’s the perfect moment to bring it into the spotlight.
At our upcoming gathering, we’re inviting everyone to share a favorite resource that has genuinely helped them thrive in their Extension role. Think of something you reach for often, something you wish you’d discovered earlier in your career, or something that consistently saves you time, strengthens your programming, or deepens your community connections.
Your go‑to resource might be exactly what someone else has been searching for. By sharing what works for you, you help strengthen our collective toolbox and support colleagues across programs, counties, and disciplines.
Let’s learn from each other, spark new ideas, and walk away with practical tools we can use right away. Bring your favorite resource—and a quick story about why you love it—and help make this a powerful exchange of Extension wisdom.
