Data Day 2026: The Power of Local Data

Data Day 2026: The Power of Local Data

General Admission tickets will not be available until summer 2026, stay tuned for more information.

As Milwaukee’s data intermediary, we equip Milwaukeeans with reliable, localized data that centers community needs and lived experiences. As federally funded data becomes increasingly limited and unreliable, investing in strong local data infrastructure is essential to ensuring our communities have trustworthy information for years to come. This event will equip attendees with actionable skills, tools, and resources to use data individually and collectively within their organizations and neighborhoods.

Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of locally available data and practical ways to apply it to their unique community needs, whether for personal decision-making or organizational strategy across sectors. With our collective superpowers, local data can be mobilized from a concept to a community-wide shift in power that is needed now more than ever.

Become a Sponsor Today!

Click here to view our sponsorship 2-pager. Your sponsorship of Data Day 2026 directly supports the cost of hosting this annual event and ensures it remains free and accessible to all. At Data You Can Use, we believe cost should never be a barrier to community knowledge and resources.

Now in its 12th year, Data Day brings together over 300 attendees annually and consistently receives outstanding feedback from participants across sectors.

In 2025:

• 100% of attendees said Data Day increased their knowledge of local data projects
• 98% would recommend Data Day to a colleague or friend
• 91% plan to use insights from Data Day to inform their work
• 90% reported a stronger understanding of how data can drive community change

As a sponsor, you’ll gain meaningful visibility and engagement opportunities at every level. With sponsorships starting at just $2,500 to $15,000 with our exclusive Presenting Sponsorship.

What sets Data Day apart is its unique ability to convene cross-sector leaders while centering real community needs and solutions. To ensure you organization receives all benefits in the sponsorship, you must confirm by September 2026. 

Become a data hero today!  Questions? Email mariana@datayoucanuse.org

NEW! Nonprofit Sponsorship Rates

Available to nonprofits with valid 501(3)(c) status and operating budgets of $1.5m or less. These sponsorships are available upon request, contact mariana@datayoucanuse.org for additional information.