February 27 & 28, 2025 – B4: Better Buildings Better Business Conference

What: Premier two-day conference that gathers building science industry leaders, experts, suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors from around Wisconsin and the Midwest to find out what they need to know to stay current and ahead of trends in the building industry. Groundbreaking sessions covering case studies, practical strategies, and hands-on demonstrations that aim to help our attendees deepen their understanding of the sustainable building landscape and how to build their business to thrive in a changing market. WCC will be in attendance, as transportation is essential to the construction and manufacturing industries. Topics of interest will include:

• Air sealing and insulating techniques

• Basic building science

• Building science research and emerging technologies

• Business development strategies

• Codes and standards

• High performance HVAC systems: installation, service and sizing

• Indoor air quality

• New construction practices

• Remodeling practices

• Solar electric systems

• Sustainable architecture and compact design

Who: Hosted by Slipstream, other notable organizations in attendance will be: the American Institute of Architects, American Society of Home Inspectors, Building Performance Institute, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Passive House Institute US, Residential Energy Services Network, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Where: Kalahari Resort 1305 Kalahari Drive Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965

When: February 27 & 28, 2025 (Set up for exhibitors evening of February 26th)

Agenda:

Wednesday February 26, 2025

3 pm-7 pm Booth Installation / Tabletop Exhibit Installation @ the Expo / Convention Center Lobby

Thursday February 27, 2025

7 am – 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast / Expo / Networking @ Expo

7:00 am – 6:30 pm: Registration @ Convention Center Lobby

7:00 am – 6:30 pm: Expo Open @ Expo

8:30 am – 10:00 pm: Opening General Session @ Ballroom A / H (doors open at 8 am)

10:00 am – 10:30 pm: Networking Break / Expo @ Expo

10:30 am – 11:45 pm: Sessions (A) @ Breakout Rooms

11:45 am – 1:30 pm: Lunch / Expo / Networking @ Expo

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Sessions (B) @ Breakout Rooms

2:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Networking Break / Expo @ Expo

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm: Sessions (C) @ Breakout Rooms

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Better Beer – Better Brats Reception @ Expo

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Turbulence – Slipstream’s house Band! @ Ballroom A/H

Friday February 28, 2025

7 am – 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast / Expo / Networking @ Expo

7:00 am – 12:45 pm: Expo Open @ Expo

7:00 am – 3:45 pm: Registration @ Convention Center Lobby

8:30 am – 9:45 am: Sessions (D) @ Breakout Rooms

9:45 am – 10:45 am: Networking Break / Expo @ Expo

10:15 am – 11:30 am: Sessions (E) @ Breakout Rooms

11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch / Panel Discussion @ TBD

12:45 pm – 3:45 pm: Booth / Tabletop Exhibit Tear Down @ Expo / Convention Center Lobby

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Career Fair @ Ballroom 4/5

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Networking Break @ TBD

2:30 pm – 3:45 pm: Sessions (F) @ Breakout Rooms

Exhibitor & sponsorship opportunities are still available!

Register Here (Early bird pricing is available until January 5, 2025)