Executive Symposium

Executive Symposium
Unconventional Policies, Uncertain Outcomes: The Economic Road Ahead

Thursday, November 6, 2025

In-Person: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. CT
MRA's Waukesha, WI Office
Virtual Event: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. CT

Who Should Attend? This event is tailored for C-suite executives and senior HR professionals.

Credits: 1.5 HRCI/SHRM credits applied for.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Michael Knetter, Ph.D.

Senior Advisor to the CEO
University of Wisconsin Foundation

Mike joined the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association as president and chief executive officer in 2010 and now serves as a senior advisor on the WISIMCO team. Prior to joining WFAA, Mike spent eight years as dean of the Wisconsin School of Business. Preceding his time at UW, he was an associate dean and professor of international economics in the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He also served as senior staff economist for the Council of Economic Advisers for former presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

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Conference registration cancellations with full refunds are accepted 3 business days prior to the event date, prior to the distribution of conference materials. Once conference materials have been shared, no refunds will be issued.

If you are unable to attend, you can transfer your registration to someone else at no cost. Please contact [email protected] with the name change. All recordings and resources will be provided to registered attendees post-event for on-demand viewing.