Events
2026 Advocacy Day
Gather your hospital team and join more than 1,200 peers from across Wisconsin to make Advocacy Day 2026 the most impactful yet. This event provides a powerful opportunity for hospital employees, trustees and volunteers to make a visible impression in the state capitol, and offers a chance to connect, learn and influence critical health care issues.
Why Attend?
- Inspiring Speakers: Including a keynote speaker you won’t want to miss
- Engaging Discussions: A bipartisan legislative panel tackling today’s top health care challenges.
- Action-Oriented Advocacy: Afternoon meetings at the state capitol, where you’ll put insights into action by connecting directly with policymakers.
If you have any questions about Advocacy Day, please contact education@wha.org.
DATE
Feb. 25, 2026
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
LOCATION
Monona Terrace, State Capitol
1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI
New this Year: WHA Member & Lawmaker Networking Reception
Kick off Advocacy Day by connecting with colleagues from across Wisconsin’s hospitals and health systems and networking directly with state lawmakers. Enjoy refreshments, build relationships and get energized for the day ahead.
Be sure to RSVP during registration.
Madison Club - Terrace Room
Tues. Feb. 24, 2026
5 - 7 p.m.
Tues. Feb. 24, 2026
5 - 7 p.m.
Hotel Information
WHA highly recommends making your hotel reservation as early as possible before the block is lifted on January 25. After this date, the cost is increased to the Hilton's standard pricing.
A hotel room block has been reserved for the night of February 24, 2026 for a rate of $169 plus taxes and fees at:
Hilton Madiosn Monona Terrace
9 East Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
The options to make your own reservation are listed below.
Option 1
Reserve your room online here Hilton Room Reservations
Option 2
Call Hilton reservations at 800-445-8667 or call the hotel directly at 608-255-5100 and reference the group code: 983
Please note that the room block will be lifted after January 25, 2026.
Come celebrate the highlighted improvements made at Wisconsin hospitals on the afternoon of Advocacy Day!
The Health Care Quality Showcase is your chance to view highlights of hospital improvement and interact with some of the staff responsible for improving patient care at WHA member hospitals. See how hospitals are improving quality, patient safety, access to care, creating value and decreasing costs. We welcome legislators, hospital staff and leadership, the general public and anyone interested in seeing the great work and dedication our hospitals have for taking care of their patients.
When: Wednesday, February 25 from 1:30 - 3:30PM (afternoon of Advocacy Day)
Where: Capitol Rotunda
If you are interested in participating at the WHA Health Care Quality Showcase and featuring a poster of a quality improvement project, please WHA's Quality Administrative Assistant Marcia Egle for more information.
The Health Care Quality Showcase is your chance to view highlights of hospital improvement and interact with some of the staff responsible for improving patient care at WHA member hospitals. See how hospitals are improving quality, patient safety, access to care, creating value and decreasing costs. We welcome legislators, hospital staff and leadership, the general public and anyone interested in seeing the great work and dedication our hospitals have for taking care of their patients.
When: Wednesday, February 25 from 1:30 - 3:30PM (afternoon of Advocacy Day)
Where: Capitol Rotunda
If you are interested in participating at the WHA Health Care Quality Showcase and featuring a poster of a quality improvement project, please WHA's Quality Administrative Assistant Marcia Egle for more information.
- Hospital CEOs
- CFOs
- Managers
- Nurse executives
- Quality managers
- Hospital volunteers
- Hospital trustees
- WHA HEAT grassroots members
- Partners of WHA members
- WHA corporate members
- Any other hospital staff interested in helping to shape the future of health care in Wisconsin communities.
This is a complimentary event.
Attendees have the opportunity to directly connect with their legislators and/or staff to discuss timely health care issues and share experiences from your hospital or health system. It is highly encouraged that all attendees sign up for legislative visits — the "advocacy in-action" part of Advocacy Day.
- All visits will be in-person. WHA staff will schedule your legislative visit with your State Senator and State Representative based on your home address. You will attend with constituents of your home district.
- Meetings will last approximately 30 minutes and are scheduled from 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. and 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 25.
Parking on February 25 for Advocacy Day
For parking information, including where to park or drop off attendees for Advocacy Day, parking rates, and more, see the links below:
For parking information, including where to park or drop off attendees for Advocacy Day, parking rates, and more, see the links below:
Thank you to the 2026 Advocacy Day Sponsors! There are more sponsorship opportunites available. For more information, please contact VP of Education, Leigh Ann S. Larson.
