Focus Conference
November 20 & 21, 2024
KI Convention Center, Green Bay
Get ready for the 24th Annual FOCUS Conference. This two-day event is for healthcare providers and staff, provider association representatives and Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) staff. DQA hosts the event with other healthcare collaborators. Presenters will talk about a range of healthcare topics.
Our Conference at a Glance
Find out more about the FOCUS Conference.
Date
November 20 & 21, 2024
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location
KI Convention Center,
Green Bay
(Located in the Hyatt Regency)
Investment
$250 until November 11
$300 after November 11
(incl. continental breakfast, lunch & snacks during breaks)
New Look! New Location!
This year our conference has a new look and new location. We hope you'll join us as we revitalize our efforts to support healthcare in Wisconsin with focus and dedication.
Who Should Attend
The emphasis of the conference will center on important provider types:
- Aging and disability resource centers
- Assisted living facilities
- DQA
- Facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Nursing homes
Designed for Key Positions
The conference is designed for key positions at the designated provider types:
- Administrators
- Case/discharge managers
- Caregivers
- Dieticians/dietetic technicians
- Medical directors
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Quality improvement managers
- Risk managers
- Social workers
- Therapists
Conference Agenda
Check out the agenda here.
The conference will start at 8 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. There will be a keynote and three breakout sessions each day. Exhibitor booths will be available both days. Registration includes Whova platform access for three months following the conference. Learn more about the Whova app.
Continuing Education
Attending the conference in-person will award continuing education credits to social workers, nursing home administrators, CBRF and AFH staff.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors can participate in-person and/or virtually on a first-come, first-serve basis. Interested in becoming an exhibitor? Email dhsdqafocus@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
This year, in-person exhibitors will be integrated with the dynamic conference area and won't be relegated to a separate room. Exhibitors may be located on either the first floor, where most breakout sessions are scheduled, or on the second floor adjacent to and surrounding the KI Center ballroom.
In-Person Exhibitor
Exhibitor registration will open in early August. The registration fee of $600 includes two in-person exhibitor representatives, two conference registrations, exhibit space, table, electricity, wireless internet access, and virtual exhibitor space in Whova, our conference management app. One skirted, 8-foot table will be provided and identified with your organization name. Limit of two representatives per exhibit. Payment can only be made via credit card.
Virtual Exhibitor
The registration fee of $50 includes virtual-only exhibitor space and does not include conference registration. This option provides virtual exhibitor space in Whova, our conference management app. You can add your company logo, video, promotions and much more. There is no exhibitor table provided at the conference with this option. Payment can only be made via credit card.
THE GREAT LAWN
This beautiful lawn space thrives with activity. Photo courtesy of Titletown District.
Welcome to Green Bay
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Have Questions?
Registration
For questions about registration, please contact:
Nicole Virant
Continuing Education & Workforce Training
UW-Green Bay
virantn@uwgb.edu
Conference
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