RISE Summit
Register for the 2026 RISE Summit
Join us for our third annual Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative Summit on Friday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Union South.
This year’s event will focus on the second phase of RISE: building pathways to new research collaborations
2026 RISE Summit Schedule
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Plenary Session with Campus Leaders
9:00–10:00 a.m. | Union South | Varsity Hall
Hear from Provost John Zumbrunnen and Vice Chancellor for Research Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska about the initiative’s transition from faculty hiring to interdisciplinary collaboration.
HQ Breakout Sessions
10:10 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Union South | Rooms to be shared day of event
Learn more about one of the initiative’s focus areas: artificial intelligence (RISE-AI), sustainability (RISE-EARTH) and health (RISE-THRIVE).
Presentations & Working Groups
11:10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Union South | Rooms to be shared day of event
Attend presentations or join working groups within and across the RISE focus areas.
Working Lunch and Closing
12:15–1:30 p.m. | Union South | Varsity Hall
Connect with colleagues and learn about campus partners.
Get the latest RISE updates and news
Join our RISE email list to receive general RISE updates, or subscribe to area-specific emails using the signups below.