Monday, October 6, 2025 Conference Schedule

7:30am to 8:15am

Registration (Located outside the Ballroom)

  • After registering, please make your way to the Ballroom for the Opening Remarks

8:35am to 8:45am

Opening Remarks (Located in the Ballroom)

9:00am to 9:50am

Select each session title to view its description and room location.

Logo Contest


The Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG) is now accepting breakout session proposals for our 2025 conference!


Deadline Extended: May 1, 2025


Conference Dates: October 6–7, 2025
Location: Wilderness Resort & Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells
Theme: Take a Chance on Gifted Education!


Call for Proposals

This two-day event attracts a diverse audience, including K-12 educators, administrators, GT coordinators, parents, and others passionate about gifted education. We are seeking proposals that resonate with a wide range of attendees and provide actionable resources or lesson ideas across the five areas of giftedness:


  • General intellect
  • Subject-specific talents
  • Visual/performing arts
  • Creativity
  • Leadership

Topics of interest from past conferences include:


  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Self-advocacy strategies
  • Supporting twice-exceptional learners
  • Gifted program models in other schools
  • Empower parents of gifted students
  • Advocacy for gifted education
  • Social-emotional learning for neurodivergent students
  • Classroom differentiation techniques
  • Leadership and creativity development
  • Talent development models
  • Strategies for reading and writing

Presenter Benefits: Main presenters for each breakout session will receive complimentary conference registration and meals for the day of their presentation. If you choose to attend the additional day, you'll only pay the one-day registration rate.

If your proposal is accepted, you will be notified via email. Registration details will follow soon after.


We can't wait to hear your ideas and collaborate on an inspiring event!