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Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age: Creating Regional Broadband-Enabled Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Free | Multiple Dates & Locations in 2026
Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age: Creating Regional Broadband-Enabled Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age is a free workshop from UW–Madison Division of Extension’s broadband programming initiative. As Wisconsin communities benefit from unprecedented investment in broadband infrastructure, this workshop brings together entrepreneurs, local leaders, lenders, and support organizations to explore how that connectivity can fuel new businesses, strengthen local economies, and build stronger regional entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Interested in bringing this opportunity to your community?
UW Extension anticipates selecting two host locations across Wisconsin for workshops to be held between November 2026 and May 2027. If your region is interested in hosting, please share your interest by applying.
About the Workshop
Join Us to Advance Broadband Access & Improved Entrepreneurial Growth
This workshop will emphasize how regional leaders can strengthen entrepreneurial systems, expand business support networks, and leverage broadband connectivity to create new opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Workshop Agenda
Highlights
Setting the Context: Data & Trends
Overview of key data at the intersection of broadband access and health outcomes.
Models and Approaches for Communities
Scenario activity demonstrating how communities can address broadband-related healthcare challenges.
From Insight to Action: Community Strategies
Interactive session focused on practical approaches communities can take to strengthen broadband-enabled healthcare solutions.
Agenda
8:30 AM
Registration & Networking
12:00 PM
Lunch with an Update from the Public Service Commission
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
1:00 PM
What’s Working: Case Studies in Action
9:15 AM
The Case for Broadband-Enabled Entrepreneurship
1:45 PM
BREAK
10.45 AM
BREAK
2:00 PM
From Concept to Connection: Priorities, Possibilities, and Next Steps
11:00 AM
Cybersecurity Concerns for Entrepreneurs
3:45 PM
Closing Notes: What We Heard, What We’ll Do, Next Steps (adjourn @ 4:00 PM)
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This event is open to all. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language and/or format, and/or other services to make this event more accessible. Contact oaic@extension.wisc.edu. Make your request 25 days before the event. There is no added cost to you for these services.