WATS Annual Conference 2025

    September 09, 2025 12:00 AM to September 10, 2025 12:00 AM
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    Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
    9 E Wilson St
    Madison, WI 53703
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    Tuesday - September 9
    Session
    3:30 - 5:00 pm Registration Opens
    5:00 - 6:00 pm Cocktail Reception
    6:00 pm Dinner & Auction

     

    Wednesday - September 10
    Session
    7:00 - 8:00 am Breakfast
    8:00 - 8:30 am WATS Business Meeting
    8:30 - 8:45 am Networking Break
    8:45 - 9:45 am

    Welcome Remarks & Opening Session

    Claims Management

    Brian Varner, Owner, Safety Solutions for Healthcare

    Participants will learn how to effectively qualify and manage workers' compensation claims, including how to properly investigate a claim, manage employees on modified or restricted duty, and apply lessons learned from previous claims.

    9:45 - 10:00 am Networking Break
    10:00 - 11:30 am

    Wisconsin Legislative Update

    The Welch Group will provide an in-depth legislative update focused on Assembly Bill 183 (AB-183) and Senate Bill 177 (SB-177), currently progressing through both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature. This session will equip attendees with the latest insights, strategies for engaging with legislators and tools to effectively advocate for the passage of these impactful reforms.

    11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch & Orientation
    12:30 pm Group will go to the Capitol to Lobby

    Hotel Reservations

    Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
    9 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

    Attendees must call the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace at 608-255-5100 to reserve a room. All individual reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card at time of reservation. After the due date of August 10, 2025, if a guaranteed room is not canceled 48 hours prior to arrival, payment for the full rate on that room will be charged. To book your room online click here.

    Room Rate/Group Code
    Reference group code 93N to get the room rate of $229. Limited availability. After the August 10, 2025, deadline, regular room rates will apply.

    Location/Airport
    The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is located about 6 miles from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).

    Tickets

    $695.00 Member

    $995.00 Non-Member