FOCUS 2025 Conference
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the FOCUS Conference! We hope you will join us as we revitalize our efforts to support healthcare in Wisconsin with focus and dedication.
This two-day conference provides time and space to learn and network. The goal of the conference is to bring together experts in the field of health care for aging adults along with others interested in learning about services, resources, and policies. This opportunity will provide a chance to collaborate with partners involved in the advancement of heath care in Wisconsin.
What is on the agenda for FOCUS 2025?
FOCUS 2025 will be held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay Wisconsin.
DQA staff, health care providers, and provider association representatives are collaborating to plan the FOCUS 2025 conference. The agenda is expected to include two keynote presentations and approximately 50 concurrent sessions covering evidence-based health care related sessions, self-care practices, health equity, and regulatory updates.
The agenda will be available on the UW Green Bay FOCUS web site in late August 2025.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 schedule
- 7:00 a.m. Registration - Exhibit/Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. Welcome
- 8:30 a.m. Keynote presentation
- 9:45 a.m. Break
- 10:15 a.m. Session A
- 11:30 a.m. Luncheon
- 12:30 p.m. Session B
- 1:45 p.m. Break
- 2:15 p.m. Session C
- 3:30 p.m. Break
- 4:00 p.m. Session D
- 5:15 p.m. Adjourn
Thursday, November 20, 2025 schedule
- 7:00 a.m. Registration - Exhibit/Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. Welcome
- 8:30 a.m. Keynote presentation
- 9:45 a.m. Break
- 10:15 a.m. Session E
- 11:30 a.m. Luncheon
- 12:30 p.m. Session F
- 1:45 p.m. Adjourn
Who should attend the FOCUS 2025 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.
This conference is for:
- Administrators
- Case/discharge managers
- Caregivers
- Dietitians/dietetic technicians
- Medical directors
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Quality improvement managers
- Risk managers
- Social workers
- Therapists
The conference focuses on these provider types:
- Aging and disability resource centers
- Assisted living
- Facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Nursing homes
How do I register for the conference?
Registration will be available on the UW-Green Bay FOCUS website in September.
What is the cost to attend?
The registration fee for the FOCUS 2025 Conference:
- $250 until November 10th
- $300 after November 10th
The registration fee will include access to the two-day conference, continental breakfast, luncheon, and snacks during breaks.
All attendees will have access to session recordings for three months after the event at no additional charge.
Continuing education hours
Attending the conference in-person will award continuing education credits to social workers, nursing home administrators, community-based residential facility and adult family home 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.
Contact
Questions about the conference, email dhsdqafocus@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Questions about registration and hotel accommodations, email virantn@uwgb.edu.