2026 WINGA/WNGEA State Conference Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center, Rothschild , WI.
Hosted by the Wisconsin Army National Guard
Online Registration
Conference Registration:
Early Bird Special: $40.00 per person After 1 April 2026: $50.00 per person
After 1 April 2026 the Registration cost will increase $10.00 per person.
Register online, or use the manual registration form and send it in the mail.
Banquet Meal is $45.00.
Conference Details/Agenda
See the Details page for:
– Uniform/Dress Guidance
– Check-in Information
– Events and timelines
– Hospitality Room Information.
Hotel Room Reservations
To make a Reservation, use this on-line link or call 715.355.1111 and use the Group code “NAT”.
King or 2 Queen for $101.00 plus tax
or 2 Queen plus Sleeper sofa for 129.00 plus Tax
Reservation Deadline is: 11 April 2026.
Cedar Creek Hotel Reservations,
Call: 715-355-6858 (Mention Wisconsin National Guard) Rooms: 98.00 plus tax
Reservation Deadline is: 17 April 2026
10101 Market Street
Rothschild, WI 54474
Conference Registration will be in the Hallway outside the Grand Ballroom. Friday from 1500-1930
Saturday from 0700-0830
Your registration packet will contain your updated conference program providing you the location and times for all events and exhibitor information, etc. Download the Conference APP at WNGEA.ORG.
Conference Highlights
Night Social
Corporate Trade Show
Saturday Joint Opening Ceremony
WNGEA Annual Business Meeting
Legislative Brief
TAG/DAG Briefings
State CSM and CCM Briefing Spouse/Guest Connection Session
Spouse/Guest Summer Wreath Building (Spouse/Guest event: Summer Wreath Building Workshop – Saturday Afternoon – limited to the first 30 people) Professional Speakers Saturday Evening Banquet Joint Hospitality Suite
Professional Development
Professional Development Classes are mandatory for all personnel in a pay status and may be attended by all registered guests.
- MG Matthew Strub, Adjutant General of Wisconsin
- CSM (Ret) John Gipe, EANGUS Executive Director
- CSM Christopher Weyer State Command Sergeant Major
- CCSMSgt Chad Workman State Command Chief
The Central WI Convention & Expo Center
10101 Market Street, Rothschild, WI
24-26 April 2026
The Annual Membership Business Meeting of the Wisconsin National Guard Officer/Enlisted Association’s will be held on 24-26 April 2026 at the Central WI Convention & Expo Center, Rothschild, WI. Early Bird Conference Registration deadline is 13 April 2026.
Deadline for Hotel Reservations at the Holiday Inn and Suites, 1000 Imperial Avenue, Rothschild, WI (Connected to Convention & Expo Center) is 10 April 2026.
Deadline for Hotel Reservations at the Cedar Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 1100 Imperial Avenue, Rothschild, WI (short walking distance to the Convention & Expo Center) is 17 April 2026.
2026 CONFERENCE PER DEIM ROOM RATES ARE $98.00 plus taxes.
2026 WINGA/WNGEA State Conference
What You Get for Your $40 Per-Person Registration Fee
Friday
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Ice Breaker buffet: $23
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Complimentary beer, wine & soda: $20
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Hospitality Room (open bar): $25
Saturday
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Complimentary breakfast: $10
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Complimentary Lunch: $12
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Hospitality Room: $25
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Sunday
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Complimentary Breakfast: $10
Total: $125
Download the “WNGEA” APP from the APP Store for current 2025 Conference information!
Click for 2026 Conference LOI.
Click for Conference Evaluation Form.
Click for Conference Flyer (Download and Distribute)
Click for Guidance to Request Child Care During Friday Night Ice Breaker and Saturday Night Banquet.
If you prefer to mail in your registration, you may use the manual registration form or the form in Your Communicator or the Bucky Bulletin to register. Make checks payable to 2026 Joint WING Conference and send to: WNGEA, Attn: SGM (Ret) Gary R. Hans, 2400 Wright Street, Box 39, Madison, WI 53704.
UNIFORM Guidance: Click here for additional Picture Guidance:
Uniforms: The Adjutant General has authorized Business Casual attire to be worn by all attendees (including those in a military pay status) for the State Conference Professional Development Sessions, Business Sessions, and the Saturday evening Banquet. The definition of Business Casual is: Dress pants or skirt, dress shirt/blouse, collared shirt/polo shirt, optional sweater, optional jacket, optional tie, dress shoes. Business causal does not include sweat pants, jeans or shorts. Those attendees wishing to wear the appropriate military uniform are authorized to do so. Military speakers, to include panel speakers will be in a Class A or B military uniform. Friday Ice Breaker theme is Hawaiian so wear your favorite Hawaiian attire. Hospitality room and Friday nights attire remains casual.
Special Thanks to our “Partners in Patriotism” Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Level ($2,250 and above)
Armed Forces Benefits Association (AFBA)
Silver Level ($1,250)
American Military University
Oshkosh Aerotech
USAA
VFW
Copper Level ($750)
Beyond Clothing
Darley Defense
HDT Global
Oshkosh Defense
Patriot Taxiway
Promax Insoles
Robertson Fuels
Zumro
Bronze Level ($350)
- Grand Canyon University
PM Pro-Learn
UW-Whitewater University
Western Governor’s University
Other Sponsors
ESGR
Cross Country Mortgage
Drip Drop Hydration
Herzing University
- Homes for Heroes
- NGAUS Milwaukee Team
Service Member Support Division (SMSD)
Transition Assistance Program
Vortex Optics
Wisconsin National Guard Foundation
