{"id":42,"date":"2025-10-16T18:24:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T18:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hscott"},"modified":"2025-12-19T20:46:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T20:46:17","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to The Union Summit 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"42\" class=\"elementor elementor-42\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2a9b1a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e2a9b1a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98d9ca6 elementor-arrows-position-outside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"98d9ca6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:3000,&quot;image_spacing_custom&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:0,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;image_spacing_custom_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/Terrace_chair_sky12_9689.jpg\" alt=\"Puffy white cumulus clouds and a deep blue sky make for a striking view of Memorial Union Terrace chairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on June 22, 2012.  (Photo by Bryce Richter \/ UW-Madison)\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/MU-columns.jpg\" alt=\"As the daylight hours shorten, sun shines down on the arched, second-floor portico and columns of the Memorial Union at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during a mild autumn day on Oct. 23, 2007. Aft left is Science Hall.\n\u00a9UW-Madison University Communications 608\/262-0067\nPhoto by: Jeff Miller\nDate:  10\/07    File#:   D200 digital camera frame 4023\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/View-from-Lake-with-theater-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"On June 06, 2018, SW photographed the Memorial Union Terrace\u2019s completed East Terrace and Seam at morning, mid-afternoon and at night. Showcases MUR, Terrace dining units, Student life and night life at the Memorial Union Terrace.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/Terrace-summer.jpg\" alt=\"People relax along the swimming pier at the Memorial Union Terrace at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as the sun sets over Lake Mendota during a summer evening on June 21, 2014. In the background, boats are docked at the Goodspeed Family Pier. (Photo by Jeff Miller\/UW-Madison)\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/Union_South11_6777.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful banners adorn the northwest entrance of the Union South Building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on July 21, 2011. Union South serves the southwest region of campus with a variety of dining options, meeting spaces and recreational opportunities. (Photo by Bryce Richter \/ UW-Madison)\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37bce1bb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37bce1bb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6234a52c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6234a52c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4300988 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4300988\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">We are excited to welcome you to the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from July 10-12, 2026 for\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">The Union Summit!<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70903a27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70903a27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Union Summit is a landmark international gathering of thought leaders in global plastic and reconstructive surgery. Taking place from July 10 to 12, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin, this three-day event will convene surgeons, educators, NGO leaders, industry innovators, and policymakers to develop actionable strategies for advancing surgical equity in underserved communities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Through keynote talks, expert panels, regional and specialty breakout groups, and structured debates, the Union Summit catalyzes sustainable partnerships and elevates the field of global plastic surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Goals and Impact<br>\u2022 Foster global collaboration among surgeons, NGOs, academic institutions, and governments.<br>\u2022 Elevate evidence-based and locally sustainable models of care.<br>\u2022 Promote ethical and impactful global surgery programs.<br>\u2022 Drive research, policy, and innovation efforts addressing unmet surgical needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10afe59 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"10afe59\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ae7cb2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57ae7cb2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c3f209 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70c3f209\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c19d1ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6c19d1ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/summit\/program-info\/schedule\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">VIEW AGENDA<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to welcome you to the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from July 10-12, 2026 for\u00a0The Union Summit! 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