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- Interactive workshops (morning and afternoon workshops – pre-registration required)
- Field Trips
- Special Technical Sessions (tentative) driven by participant needs
- Educational and Business Exhibits
- Evening welcome reception (must be registered for Wednesday and/or Thursday); join us as we try our hand at Lake and River Pictionary, a fun way to get to know other attendees
- Full day of learning and engagement
- 35+ concurrent sessions; topics include:
- Educational and Business Exhibits
- Welcome session and kickoff keynote event
- Lunch
- Lightning Presentations
- Poster Session
- Wisconsin Lake Stewardship & Volunteer Stream Monitoring Awards Ceremony and Banquet (registration required)
- Lakes and Rivers Partnership After Hours informal networking event
- Full day of learning and engagement
- 35+ concurrent sessions; topics include:
- Educational and Business Exhibits
- Keynote speaker
- Closing luncheon
- Interactive afternoon workshops (pre-registration required)
Virtual participants will be able to participate in the 2024 WI Lakes and Rivers Convention through the EventMobi app. You will have access to select sessions on both Thursday and Friday in addition to the keynote speakers, and a chance to interact with educational and business exhibitors online.
Thursday, April 11
Virtual sessions on Thursday will include topics from:
- Wildlife/Fisheries/Natural History
- Building Trust Across User Groups and Stakeholders: Bridging Communication Gaps and Considering Different Perspectives
Friday, April 12
Virtual sessions on Friday will include topics from:
- Wildlife/Fisheries/Natural History
- Our Urban Waters
Benefits of Virtual Event
- You can stay home (or wherever you are) and save fuel (and reduce emissions!)
- You can still participate in presentations AND the keynote speakers
- Connect with speakers and other attendees using the app
- Connect with exhibitors and sponsors using the app
Agenda At-a-Glance
Times subject to change
Wednesday, April 10
9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Morning Workshops and Field Trips (pre-registration required) |
12-7 p.m. | Exhibits Open |
12-1 p.m. | Lunch on your own or pre-register for provided lunch |
1-4 p.m. | Afternoon Workshops and Field Trips (pre-registration required) |
4:45-5:45 p.m. | Special Technical Sessions (tentative) |
6-11 p.m. | Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Partnership Convention Welcome Reception |
Thursday, April 11
8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Exhibits Open/Posters on Display |
8-8:50 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions (five concurrent sessions) |
9-10:30 a.m. | Welcome, Digital Production & Kickoff Keynote Event |
10:40 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions (five concurrent sessions) |
12:15-1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Speaker |
1:45-2:25 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions (five concurrent sessions) |
2:35-3:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions (five concurrent sessions) |
3:30-4:30 p.m. | Lightning Talks |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Poster Session |
6-8 p.m. | Wisconsin Lake Stewardship & Volunteer Stream Monitoring Awards Ceremony and Banquet |
Friday, April 12
8 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Exhibits Open |
8-9 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions (five concurrent sessions) |
9:15-10:15 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions (five concurrent sessions) |
10:45-11:45 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions (five concurrent sessions) |
12-2 p.m. | Closing Lunch |
2:15-4:00 p.m. | Afternoon Workshops (pre-registration required) |


