Welcome to our Conference page!
Why attend?
1. Education: The conference will feature a diverse range of workshops and speakers led by experienced professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned doula looking to expand your knowledge or someone considering a career as a doula, this conference will offer valuable insights and practical skills to enhance your practice.
2. Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for supporting families during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. The conference will provide ample opportunities to network with fellow doulas, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships within the doula community.
3. Professional Development: Enhance your professional development by attending sessions focused on business management, marketing strategies, and legal considerations for doulas. Gain valuable tips and tools to help you establish and grow your doula practice successfully.
WE ARE LIVE! You can now find us in either the Google Play store or Apple App store. Search for Wisconsin Doulas Association.
For information on the speakers and who is doing which class, you will need to download the app. You will also be able to make your own schedule, check-in to the class(es) you attend, and so much more.
THE WDA SEAL
If interested in obtaining the WDA Seal, please reach out to us before or at the conference.
Sponsorships and Exhibitors
Our conference will hopefully be attended by not only doulas but those who support this profession. Contact info@widoulas.org for more information about sponsoring and/or exhibiting at the 1st Annual WDA Conference in Madison, WI.
Also, opportunities to be a sponsor for the following areas: Food, Printing, and Scholarship.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, April 19th – Saturday, April 20th 2024
Location: Madison Marriott West- 1313 John Q Hammons Drive Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Registration Fee:
- Members: $250
- Non-Member: $350
- Scholarships are available on a limited capacity. Please fill out this form–SCHOLARSHIPS–for more information and we will contact you.
Registration opened on January 15, 2024 and and see more information above for the schedule and app.
If you would like to apply for a possible scholarship to help cover the cost of the conference fee; please Click here to fill out the form.
Lodging:
Wisconsin Doulas Association
Start Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
End Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Last Day to Book: Friday, March 29, 2024*
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Madison Marriott West for $149.00 USD per night
*Booking after (3/29) depends on availability
Exhibitors
In addition to sponsorship opportunities, we also offer the option to have a exhibitor’s table at the conference. This will allow you to showcase your products or services directly to attendees and engage in meaningful conversations. Having a vendor’s table provides an excellent platform for networking and establishing connections within the doula community.
Exhibitor Rate $350 - Nonprofit Rate $300
- Recognition on the conference app as an exhibitor.
- Recognition as an exhibitor in promotional emails.
- 8ft skirted display table with two chairs.
- Meals and refreshments during exhibit hours.
- Electric Hook up‘s are not available for this event
WDA Conference Sponsors
