Wisconsin Injury and Violence Prevention Summit 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) will host the Wisconsin Injury and Violence Prevention Summit on June 10–11, 2026, in a virtual format.

Theme and objectives of this free summit

The 2026 summit theme is "Working Together for a Shared Future" and the goal is to bring together professionals in the field of injury and violence prevention (IVP) along with others interested in learning about and expanding IVP services, resources, programs, and policies. This opportunity will provide a chance to build relationships with partners involved in the advancement of IVP in the state. Additionally, DHS will unveil the IVP state strategic plan and offer space for attendees to discuss the plan with colleagues.

The event's key objectives include:

• Providing safe spaces for the exchange of ideas and innovative practices that reduce and prevent injury, the perpetration of violence, and the harms associated with injury and violence.
• Creating networking opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds committed to program and policy change and reform.
• Promoting the delivery of injury and violence prevention services and programs in Wisconsin and the Tribal nations that engage people with lived experience of IVP to support connection, safety, and improved quality of life.
• Providing the opportunity to discuss best practices, resources, and policies in injury and violence prevention, and areas needing development and support.

Registration

Registration and an agenda for the summit are coming soon and will be posted once available. Continuing education hours for attendees will be available through the summit. For questions, please contact citee-events@uwm.edu.