SOLD OUT: IceBreaker

media release: This Thursday, April 9, more than 850 business and community leaders will attend the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s sold-out IceBreaker at the Kohl Center. Presented by TruStage, IceBreaker is one of the region's premier business gatherings — a place where conversations that will shape Greater Madison’s future start.

The event will feature speakers from the worlds of arts, sports and business to share stories relating to the concept “Set in Motion”:

Omari ‘Motion’ Carter — an internationally renowned screendance pioneer and University of Wisconsin–Madison professor who researches innovative dance practices — will discuss how to move through life with intention and creativity.

Laila Edwards — 2026 Olympic gold medalist, 2025 world champion and three-time NCAA champion Badger hockey player — will explore the relationship between motion and balance.

Nelly Kennedy — an executive consultant and co-CEO of Mākia Consulting who who previously held C-suite and senior leadership positions at Volkswagen, Google and Condé Nast — will separate motion from commotion.

This year’s program will also include the release of the Chamber’s 2026–2028 Advocacy Agenda which will guide the organization’s advocacy work for the next three years.

"The developments that will shape Greater Madison’s future have already been set in motion,” said Chamber President Zach Brandon. “We know the challenges of regions that failed to make the right investments at the right time. At this year’s IceBreaker, we will explore how the moves we make today can set our region up for success now and for decades to come.”

10–11 a.m. — Networking

11 a.m.–1 p.m. — Program

Fees/Admission:

Member ticket: $95

Non-Member ticket: $155

Member table (8 seats): $760 

Sponsor table (8 seats): $950

About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with more than 1,200 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 15,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members. vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at madisonbiz.com