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Another highlight of this year's Wisconsin Digital Symposium was the Executive Panel: Leading Digital Transformation Across the Enterprise.

The discussion brought together senior leaders Mike Hoge (Exact Sciences), Chad Steighner (Clarios), and Carrie Toth (Smart Care Solutions) to share how their organizations are navigating digital transformation, scaling AI initiatives, and driving meaningful business outcomes. Panelists emphasized that successful transformation goes beyond implementing new technologies; it requires strong alignment between business and technology strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on adoption across the organization.

Attendees gained valuable insights into the realities of leading change at scale, including the importance of building trust, maintaining a clear vision, and ensuring digital investments deliver measurable impact. The conversation reinforced a common theme throughout the Symposium: digital transformation is not simply a technology initiative, but an enterprise-wide one that requires leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous innovation.

Thank you to our distinguished panelists for sharing their expertise and practical perspectives!

👉Want to watch the full panel and more? Click the link to purchase a digital pass!
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Missed the UW Research Lightning Talks at the 2026 Wisconsin Digital Symposium or want to revisit the highlights?

We’re spotlighting the innovative UW–Madison research shared by:

- Xiaopeng “Shaw” Li, Harvey D. Spangler Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Hantang Qin, Associate Professor, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
- Leah Ujda, UX Professor of Practice

These lightning talks offered a fast-paced look at emerging ideas, applied research, and opportunities for industry connection across the UW–Madison ecosystem.

🔔 Just One Week Away: Skills-Based Talent Strategy

The way organizations attract, develop, and retain talent is changing. As skills take on a more central role in the workforce, leaders are rethinking traditional hiring and career development strategies to build stronger, more adaptable teams.

Join us on June 18 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am for a virtual discussion exploring how organizations can successfully transition to a skills-based talent strategy through practical insights and real-world experiences.

We're also excited to hear from three Wisconsin leaders who are driving this transformation within their organizations:
• Christine Gunderson: Organizational Development Manager, KI
• Antonia Turnquist: Director, Talent Strategy and Acceleration (Global Head of Talent), Zendesk
• Jami Garrity: Director of Talent Acquisition, FTI

Don't Wait! Register now! https://uwebc.wisc.edu/uwebc-events/40c321d0-a521-f111-807f-005056b0b30d/

The energy is building for this year’s UWEBC Annual Business Best Practices & Emerging Technologies Conference!

Registration is open for our October 6 conference at Monona Terrace, with a live virtual option available for those joining remotely. Early bird pricing ends July 15, so now is a great time to reserve your spot.

This year’s event will bring together business leaders across Customer Service, Marketing, People, Supply Chain, and Technology for a day of practical insights, emerging ideas, and meaningful connections.

Register today to be in the room where it happens: https://uwebc.wisc.edu/conference/

One of the most memorable ways we continue the Wisconsin Digital Symposium experience is through live graphic recording, one of UWEBC’s signature storytelling elements that turns complex conversations into clear, lasting visual summaries.

Even though we weren’t able to see her in person, we’re still grateful to have Sherrill Knezel bring this work to life. Through her practice with Meaningful Marks LLC, Sherrill partners with organizations across sectors to translate rich dialogue into visual narratives that make insight more accessible and memorable.

This year’s visual summaries highlight two powerful Keynotes from the day: Phil Gilbert’s, Applying Transformation Principles to AI, and Áine Denari’s, AI at the Helm of Marine Innovation. Each illustration captures not only key ideas but also the energy and momentum behind the conversations themselves. See them at https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wisconsin-digital-symposium/

Missed the event? No worries. Visit https://uwebc.wisc.edu/wisconsin-digital-symposium/ to purchase a digital pass to the Symposium!